Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Regan Deering, Primary Candidate in the 13th Congressional District
May 18, 2022 - Regan Deering, candidate in the primary for the 13th Congressional District, talks about her campaign. Listen to the podcast now.
May 18, 2022

Sprint for a Cause Fundraiser Anticipated June 11
May 17, 2022 - The Sprint for a Cause fundraising event, hosted by the YMCA, is stepping into town on Saturday, June 11. Unlike usual running fundraisers, this unique opportunity will feature an indoo...
May 17, 2022

Summer Arts Classes and Camps Open Registration for June
May 17, 2022 - Community members can now sign up for 2022 Summer Arts Classes and Camps taking place in June. Classes will be held at the Madden Arts Center at 125 North Water Street in downtown Decat...
May 17, 2022

History of the Heartland celebrates Historic Preservation Week
May 17, 2022 - History of the Heartland is celebrating Historic Preservation Week through Saturday, May 21, by holding events throughout the community. A baseball and fans field discussion will take p...
May 17, 2022

State looks to address baby formula shortage for low income families
May 17, 2022 -The State of Illinois says it is taking a series of important steps to help families get the safe formula they need in response to the current, nationwide infant formula shortage. In coo...
May 17, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC

LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation on Byers & Co
May 17, 2022 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation of Macon County joined Byers & Co to talk about ways the community can give to non-profits in our area through their wish list as well as vi...
May 17, 2022

Operation Honor Guard to hold Day of Giving this Wednesday
May 17, 2022 - A decade ago, Rich Darby of Sunset Funeral Home in Danville, was working at the graveside service of a veteran on a hot August day. He recalls thinking, "This heat is unbearable. I hope...
May 17, 2022

Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday featuring Dr. David Fletcher, SafeWorks IL
LISTEN: Dr. David Fletcher, SafeWorks IL, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West, on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to talk about his new book, "Chilli Dog MVP". Other guests included: Mike...
May 16, 2022

Farmer mental health program gets financial boost
May 16, 2022 - Spring planting season can be stressful on farmers and now an Illinois program designed to address mental health issues is getting a financial boost. The Illinois Department of Agricult...
May 16, 2022 Waist up portrait of senior farmer on field, looking at camera.

State I-Cash Program pays out One Millionth claim since 2015
May 16, 2022 -Illinois' unclaimed property program has paid its 1 millionth claim since 2015. According to the State Treasurer's Office, the dramatic increase is a result of a complete restructuring o...
May 16, 2022