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Macon County Animal Control and Care Center to Celebrate 20 Years with Anniversary Event
June 24, 2026 - The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a community birthday party on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the shelter, 2820 E. Pa...
Jun 24, 2026
Nominations Open for Macon County Farmers Hall of Fame
June 24, 2026 - The Macon County Farm Bureau is seeking nominations for the Macon County Farmers Hall of Fame, an annual recognition honoring individuals whose dedication and leadership have helped sh...
Jun 24, 2026
LISTEN: Byers & Co live from the Memorial Health Championship
Byers & Co broadcast live from the Memorial Health Championship, presented by LRH, at Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield. Listen to the podcasts now to get a preview of the action this week!Ju...
Jun 24, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Keaton Wagler and night 1 of the NBA Draft
June 24, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about night 1 of the NBA Draft that featured the Illini's Keaton Wagler, 2 picks for the Chicago Bulls, and 3 Michigan Wolverines going early. Listen to the podcast n...
Jun 24, 2026
Salvation Army of Decatur to Host First Annual Red Kettle Car Show July 11
June 23, 2026 - The Salvation Army of Decatur is gearing up for a new community tradition with its First Annual Red Kettle Car Show, set for Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 229 W. Main Str...
Jun 23, 2026
Dawson Civic Leadership Institute Announces 2026 Summer Soccer Camp
June 23, 2026 - The Dawson Civic Leadership Institute is inviting a limited number of local youth to hit the field this summer with its 2026 Free Summer Soccer Camp, designed for boys and girls enteri...
Jun 23, 2026
ROE #39 Appoints Heather Ethell as Assistant Regional Superintendent
June 23, 2026 - Regional Office of Education #39 has announced the appointment of Heather Ethell as Assistant Regional Superintendent. She will officially begin her new role on July 1, 2026. Regional ...
Jun 23, 2026
ADM to Be Inducted into Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame
June 23, 2026 - Agribusiness giant ADM will be recognized as one of the newest inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday, June 25, celebrating the companies, pr...
Jun 23, 2026
Beck Family Launches $20,000 Matching Challenge to Boost Charitable Giving Through Illinois Gives
June 23, 2026 - A new $20,000 matching fund is being launched to encourage charitable giving across Central Illinois. Matt and Natalie Beck have established the Beck Illinois Gives Challenge, which wi...
Jun 23, 2026
LISTEN: Natalie and Matt Beck, and Missy Batman announce the Beck Illinois Gives Challenge
June 23, 2026 - Natalie Becks and Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and Matt Beck, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Beck Illinois Gives Challenge, a matching fund of $...
Jun 23, 2026