Category Archives: News
IL Product Expo returns this weekend in Springfield
March 1, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the 24th Illinois Product Expo, on March 4th and 5th in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Illinois Product...
Mar 1, 2023
Macon County Conservation District to receive 300K grant for land acquisition
March 1, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has granted the Macon County Conservation District with a $300,000 grant. Nearly $60 million in grants were awarded to 118 local parks acro...
Mar 1, 2023
Vote in underway for CASA Playhouse Raffle designs
March 1, 2023 - Voting is now open for the CASA Playhouse Raffle designs. The Cases for CASA Playhouse Raffle is looking for your vote to narrow down the design for two custom playhouses. Votes must b...
Mar 1, 2023
LISTEN: Mackenzie Dixon of Millikin University discusses women's history month on Byers & Co
March 1, 2023 - Mackenzie Dixon of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talks about her storied track & field career as a student at the school, her work as a Coordinator in the Office of ...
Mar 1, 2023
LISTEN: Calvin Robinson of Decatur Memorial discusses colon cancer screening on Byers & Co
March 1, 2023 - Executive Director of Oncology Services at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Calvin Robinson, joined Byers & Co to talk about their free colon cancer test kit distribution event. Free tak...
Mar 1, 2023
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Park District discusses spring openings on Byers & Co
March 1, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about golf, T-Pain, and offering temporary DISC memberships to displaced Akorn employees. Listen to the podcast ...
Mar 1, 2023
Pharmacy Facts with Friends
LISTEN: Mirinda Rothrock and David Schrock, Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, joined co-hosts Lauren Young and Dale Colee to talk about upcoming awards, area news and helping displaced Akorn worke...
Feb 28, 2023
Arts Council looking for artist applications for Arts in Central Park
February 28, 2023 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is now accepting applications from artists to participate in Arts in Central Park (AICP) 2023. Arts in Central Park will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 fr...
Feb 28, 2023
IL State Fair announces theme and discount days
February 28, 2023 - The Illinois State Fair has announced a new theme and discount days for the fair in 2023. Changes have been made from theme days in years past. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day wi...
Feb 28, 2023
Jeff Dase to transition to new role at DPS61
February 28, 2023 - Decatur Public Schools has announced that Assistant Superintendent Jeff Dase will transition to the role of Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The positi...
Feb 28, 2023