Category Archives: News

Memorial Behavioral Health Taking Local Calls for 988 Crisis Lifeline
July 19, 2022 - People struggling with suicidal thoughts or going through a mental health crisis now only need to remember three numbers to find help around the clock. The new national crisis support ...
Jul 19, 2022

God's Shelter of Love Launches Capital Campaign to Keep Women and Children Safe
July 19, 2022 - Over half of the funding for God's Shelter of Love, the primary shelters for women and children in Decatur, is in jeopardy as Blessingdale's Thrift Store is in need of a new HVAC syste...
Jul 19, 2022

LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends on Byers & Co
July 19, 2022 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts With Friends which will feature State Senator Doris Turner. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 19, 2022

ADM Carbon Capture and Storage Project Earns Top Honors from "Environment + Energy Leader"
July 19, 2022 - Environment + Energy Leader magazine has recognized the Illinois Basin - Decatur Project, a partnership between ADM and the Illinois Geological Survey at the University of Illinois, as...
Jul 19, 2022

LISTEN: Ride and Run on Byers & Co
July 19, 2022 - Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles and Kyle May of Fleet Feet talk about their upcoming trip with some Decatur residents to the RAGBRAI ride across Iowa, the Tour de France, running and ...
Jul 19, 2022

Decatur to welcome Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors
Jul7 18, 2022 -This week, the City of Decatur will welcome the Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors and guests for IML's Summer Meetings. In addition to board and committee meetings, attendees...
Jul 18, 2022

LISTEN: Brandon Kraus joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about Lockhart Barber College
July 18, 2022- Brandon Kraus, owner of Lockhart Barber College, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, and what...
Jul 18, 2022

LISTEN: Dan Watkins joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about God's Shelter of Love
July 18, 2022- Dan Watkins, executive of God's Shelter of Love joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about all that the Shelter has to offer, and...
Jul 18, 2022

LISTEN: Nicky Besser talks about Good Samaritan Inn on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 18, 2022- Nicky Besser, executive director of the Good Samaritan Inn, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & Dan Martini, to talk about the history of the Good Samaritan, the upcoming Culinary Cooko...
Jul 18, 2022

LISTEN: Mike Claiborne talks baseball & Open Championship on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 18, 2022- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about th...
Jul 18, 2022