Category Archives: News

Decatur Leadership Institute to Hold Project Presentations and Graduation Luncheon on December 10
November 24, 2025 -The Decatur Leadership Institute will host its annual project presentations and graduation luncheon on December 10, 2025, at Doherty's Pub, located at 242 East William Street in Dec...
Lindsay Romano Nov 24, 2025

LISTEN: Brian Barnhart talks about the Illini's split weekend in basketball and football
November 24, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's split weekend with a football loss and basketball win, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the pod...
Lindsay Romano Nov 24, 2025

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris talks about the Community Public Safety Academy
November 24, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the Community Public Safety Academy, Thanksgiving, love of family, and working in the community. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 24, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Illini's big basketball win and big football loss
November 24, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini football loss, Illini basketball win, and the Chicago Bears continuing to find ways to win in close games. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 24, 2025

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny talk Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 24, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the Thanksgiving Luncheon, the city manager search, and memories of self-improvement experts of years ...
Lindsay Romano Nov 24, 2025

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
November 24, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about sports, community events, and Rodney Davis. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 24, 2025

DPS61 accepting Magnet School applications starting December 1st
November 24, 2025 - Decatur Public Schools' three magnetprograms will begin accepting applications online on December 1, 2025, for students interested in enrolling in a magnet program for the 2026-27 ...
Lindsay Romano Nov 24, 2025

Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity Pauses Operations
November 23, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity announced that they will temporarily pause all operations through the end of this year. This includes the ReStore and Ch...
Lindsay Romano Nov 23, 2025

Decatur Public Library to Host "Guess Who's Coming to Town?" Holiday Event for Children
November 23, 2025 -The Decatur Public Library will host a free children's holiday event titled "Guess Who's Coming to Town?" on Wednesday, December 3 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the Children'...
Lindsay Romano Nov 23, 2025

City to provide regular drought updates, encourages voluntary conservation
November 23, 2025 - With a few days of rain this weekend, and a chance for more this week, the City of Decatur is reducing the Stage 1 Water Rationing to voluntary while requesting that all water cust...
Lindsay Romano Nov 23, 2025