Category Archives: News
Oglesby Mansion to host open tours June 25
June 19, 2023 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will be open for the public to tour from 2-4 p.m. one Sunday per month through November, beginning Sunday, June 25. The mansion, located at 421 ...
Jun 19, 2023
Macon County to hold tire drive June 22
June 19, 2023 - If you have old tires in your yard, garage or on your property, mark your calendar for June 22nd. The Macon County Health Department, Macon Mosquito Abatement District, and Macon Count...
Jun 19, 2023 Joel Kramer / CC
4-H Passport program to host outdoor events for local youth
June 19, 2023 - Various fishing, gardening and hiking activities held as part of a new DeWitt, Macon and Piatt 4-H program, called "Passport to the Outdoors," will encourage area youth to get outside ...
Jun 19, 2023
WATCH: AACGS holds 29th annual Juneteenth celebration
June 19, 2023 - The African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois (AACGS) hosted its 29th annual Juneteenth celebration in Central Park on Saturday. With local vendors on-site and pro...
Jun 19, 2023
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe on Byers & Co.
June 19, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co. to talk about the weekend's Juneteenth events and what's on the agenda for the upcoming city council meeting. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 19, 2023
Nelson Park Boat Ramps to be closed for Lake Fest July 7-9
June 18, 2023 -The City of Decatur has announced that Boat Ramps in Nelson Park will be closed during the upcoming Lake Fest, July 7-9. Due to the activity of Centennial Lake Fest happening near the N...
Jun 18, 2023
Park District holds Juneteenth celebration at the Devon
June 18, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater hosted the 3rd annual Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration Sunday. "We Are the Change" was the theme this year and the event included musical performan...
Jun 18, 2023
Decatur Rotary Club 180 hosts first Rotary Fest to raise funds for grant program
June 17th, 2023 - Decatur Rotary Club #180 hosted their first-ever Rotary Fest this weekend at the Door 4 Brewery that featured "The Wurst Corn hole Tournament Ever." The event was the group's first l...
Jun 18, 2023
Community celebrates Juneteenth in Central Park
June 17th, 2023 - Community members gathered in Central Park yesterday for the 29th annual Juneteenth celebration to honor and remember the liberation of the last African Americans from slavery. The e...
Jun 18, 2023
African American Cultural & Genealogical Society holds 30th annual Juneteenth Banquet
June 17, 2023 - The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society (AACGS) held its 30th annual Juneteenth Banquet on the Richland Campus Friday to celebrate the holiday and honor the history of...
Jun 17, 2023