Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
July 13, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to give a park district update and talked about the possibility of a new school in Lincoln Park, new art in the sculptur...
Jul 13, 2022

IDOC to host job recruitment event in Decatur
July 13, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is hosting a job recruiting and informational session for anyone interested in learning about the agency's career opportunities. Prospecti...
Jul 13, 2022

LISTEN: DPS61 releases FAQ regarding potential Lincoln Park project
July 13, 2022 - The Decatur Public School Board released an FAQ to respond to questions and concerns regarding a potential plan to build a new Dennis School in Lincoln Park. See the FAQ's from the Sch...
Jul 13, 2022

Annual Macon County Emergency Alert & Notification System TEST
July 12, 2022 - On Wednesday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m., the Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) will be conducting the annual emergency alert TEST using the Macon County Emergency Alert ...
Jul 12, 2022

Pharmacy Facts with Friends Featuring Krystle Tempel and Emily Corrie of Richland Community College
LISTEN: Krystle Tempel, Richland Community College Adult Education Director, and Emily Corrie, RCC ESL Instructor, joined co-hosts Lauren Young and Dale Colee. Other Guests Included: Dave Falk - Indep...
Jul 12, 2022

The Inc Spot hosts ceremony to dedicate Sheriff Roger Walker mural
July 12, 2022- Decatur residents gathered at the Inc. Spot to celebrate the life and legacy of former Macon County Sheriff Roger Walker, with an unveiling of a mural of the first African American sher...
Jul 12, 2022

HSHS appoints new Chief Medical Officer
July 12, 2022 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital announced the appointment of Vinil Bhuma as the hospital's new chief medical officer. "We are excited to officially welcome Dr. Bhuma to our leadership team to...
Jul 12, 2022

Crossing Healthcare invites community to zoo and children's museum to celebrate 50th Anniversary
July 12, 2022 - In 1970 three organizations joined forces to give better access to healthcare for low-income residents of Decatur. In an effort to better understand the problem, Torrence Park Citizens...
Jul 12, 2022
LISTEN: Lincoln Park Advocates on Byers & Co
July 12, 2022 - Decatur residents Phil Clary and Jacob Jenkins joined Byers & Co as part of the Lincoln Park Advocates to talk about their concerns about building a new school in Lincoln Park. Lis...
Jul 12, 2022

Jumpstart Back to School Clinic Prepared for July 16
July 11, 2022 - The Jumpstart Back-to-School Clinic, presented by First Christian Church, is coming to Decatur Saturday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The clinic allows Pre-K through High School ...
Jul 12, 2022