Category Archives: News

ICJIA Awards $45 Million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program Grants
June 23, 2022 - Using revenue from adult-use, recreational cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced $45 million in grant funding that will support 14...
Jun 23, 2022

$40 Million Awarded in Grants and Scholarships through The Community Foundation of Macon County since 2000
June 23, 2022 - A significant milestone was realized this month as The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) reached a total of $40 million in giving to Macon County nonprofits and beyond since ...
Jun 23, 2022 View of brown folders, with focus on grants label, Concept of funding, 3D illustration

LISTEN: Steve McClure, Senator for the 50th District on Byers & Co
June 23, 2022- Steve McClure, Senator for the 50th District, joined Byers & Co to talk about his candidacy.
Jun 23, 2022

LISTEN: RCC- Gina Taylor, Ashley Grayned, & Williena Fonville
June 23, 2022- Gina Taylor, Ashley Grayned, & Williena Fonville, joined Byers & Co to talk about Richland's Enriching Our History Gala from last weekend that highlights the Enrich program, a r...
Jun 23, 2022

Decatur's Connection to the 1888-1889 Chicago Cubs World Tour
June 22, 2022 - What does a young orphaned Black boy, Decatur's first opera house, and the baseball team that would become the Chicago Cubs have in common? Macon County's official historian, Mark W. S...
Jun 22, 2022

$550,000 Appropriation Provides FFA Dues for Ag Education Students
June 22, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that Future Farmers of America (FFA) dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be ...
Jun 22, 2022

LISTEN: Thee Morris Code
June 22, 2022- Co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris talked about DCLI's healthcare boot camp that launched this week, the impact of educating young people, the steps it takes to connect...
Jun 22, 2022
Knocking Out Stigma Dodgeball Tournament Coming July 22
June 22, 2022 - The DeWitt County Suicide Prevention Workgroup is bringing attention to mental health stigmas with the Knocking Out Stigma Dodgeball Tournament on Friday, July 22 at 6:00 p.m. Nearly 2...
Jun 22, 2022

Ballroom Dancing Classes Available at Arts Center
June 22, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council will hold a Social Ballroom Dance and other Ballroom Classes at the Madden Arts Center this summer. The Social Ballroom Dance will begin at 7:00 p.m. and ...
Jun 22, 2022

Animal Shelter to Run Special Deal for 16th Anniversary
June 22, 2022 - The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is celebrating 16 years of being in their new facility with a special event Saturday, June 25, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. There will be compliment...
Jun 22, 2022