Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District
March 2, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about preparing the golf courses for the upcoming season, counting down to reopening facilities, the Devon, spor...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 02, 2022

LISTEN: Karla Miller and Kirsten Hinton of Hickory Point Bank and Brandon Kondritz of Young Leaders In Action
March 2, 2022 - Karla Miller and Kirsten Hinton of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about their leadership program and community involvement. Brandon Kondritz of Young Leaders In Actio...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 02, 2022

Boys and Girls Club of Decatur celebrates 50th anniversary
March 1, 2022 - This evening, the Boys and Girl's Club of Decatur celebrated its 50th year anniversary. "We see an average daily attendance of 80 kids, and annually close to 1,200," said Shamika Madis...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 01, 2022

Pharmacy Facts with Friends Featuring Melanie Brown and Rachel Wisner of Central Illinois CEO
LISTEN: Melanie Brown and Rachel Wisner, Central Illinois CEO Program, joined co-hosts Lauren Young and Dale Colee. Other Guests Included: Jamie Muscato - Commode To Joy
Mar 01, 2022

Illinois State Fair announces Grandstand Lineup
March 1, 2022 - The Illinois State Fair has announced the first six acts scheduled to perform on the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage during the upcoming 2022 Illinois State Fair. From Grammy Award w...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 01, 2022

Dr. Ngozi Ezike leaving IDPH after three years leading the agency through a pandemic
March 1, 2022 -The Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike is leaving the agency after three years of service. "Dr. Ngozi Ezike has led the Illinois Department of Public ...
Mar 01, 2022

LISTEN: Mental Health Board gains wellness tools from vicarious trama expert, Olga Phoenix
March 1, 2022 - A term and condition identified in the 1980's, but only now getting focus, was the subject of the Macon County Mental Health Board's Focus on the Future Event. That condition is known ...
Mar 01, 2022

YLIA opens membership applications for 2022-2023 school year
March 1, 2022 - Young Leaders In Action (YLIA) of Macon County has announced membership applications have opened for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications open March 1st and close April 30th at midn...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 01, 2022

Remembering Abraham Lincoln at the Decatur Public Library
March 1, 2022 - Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and the Macon County Conservation District invite the public to attend a presentation on Abraham Lincoln at the Decatur Public Library on ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 01, 2022

Decatur Area Arts Council hosting First Friday Gallery Walk
March 1, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council will host its First Friday Gallery Walk on March 4 from 5-7:30 pm. The exhibit features 2D sculptures by Tremont, Illinois artist Nichole Gronvold Roller....
Michelle Mitchell Mar 01, 2022