Category Archives: News
Millikin University Student Newspaper, The Decaturian, takes home 17 awards at Illinois College Press Association Conference
April 12, 2022 - Millikin University's student-run newspaper, the Decaturian, garnered several awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) conference, held March 18-20 in Chicago. T...
Apr 12, 2022
The Devon to Welcome the Little Mermen June 3
April 12, 2022 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, will welcome The Little Mermen on Friday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. "The Little Mermen was a pleasant surprise for us in 2021," said M...
Apr 12, 2022
LISTEN: Tony Holly and Missy Batman of the Community Foundation announce recipients of nearly $29,000 in grants
April 12, 2022 - Seventeen Macon County Legacy nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of more than $28,800 in Microgrants from The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC). The grants are tar...
Apr 12, 2022
LISTEN: Wayne Kent
April 12, 2022 - Wayne Kent joined Byers & Co to detail what he saw during his trip to Poland and how local donations were used to make a difference for those caught in the Ukraine conflict.
Apr 12, 2022
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts With Friends
April 12, 2022 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts With Friends that feature the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center and a youth basketball league.
Apr 12, 2022
LISTEN: Rev. Courtney Carson
April 12, 2022 - Rev. Courtney Carson of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about what makes RCC special compared to other community colleges, an upcoming bonding basketball game...
Apr 12, 2022
LISTEN: Ride & Run
April 12, 2022 - Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles joined Byers & Co to talk about helping people get their bikes ready to ride and having a showroom full of new bikes. Kyle May of Fleet Feet talks...
Apr 12, 2022
Shemuel Sanders named 2022 Citizen of the Year
April 11, 2022 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe has named Shemuel Sanders as the recipient of the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award, as part of the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual Chamber Awards. ...
Apr 11, 2022
Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday featuring Rev. Dr. Wayne Kent
LISTEN: Rev. Dr. Wayne Kent, joined co-hosts, Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Other guests included: Mike Claiborne on Sports Stacey LaFeber- Girl Scouts Dan Brady-...
Apr 11, 2022
Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education hosting two nationally known speakers
April 11, 2022 - The Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education is hosting two nationally known speakers in April and May to address cyber safety and adolescent drug use. Detective Richard Wistocki, who...
Apr 11, 2022