Category Archives: News
Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations Launches 8 Weeks of Hands-On Summer Camps for Grades 4-12
May 27, 2026 - This summer, Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations is inviting students to step away from passive screen time and into a world of creativity, invention, and hands-on learning with its 2026 S...
May 27, 2026
Decatur Public Schools, Teacher Union Ratify New Three-Year Contract Agreement
May 27, 2026 - Decatur Public Schools District 61 and the Decatur Education Association have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that will remain in effect through 2029. District officials ...
May 27, 2026
Decatur Crash Survivor Amber Hooker to Release Inspirational Book at Public Event Saturday
May 27, 2026 -Decatur crash survivor Amber Hooker will publicly release her new inspirational book, "Impact: From Crash to Coma to Comeback," during a special event Saturday at Millikin University. Th...
May 27, 2026
LISTEN: Millikin and DMH talk career pathways with nursing scholarships
May 27, 2026 - Dr. Dean Pribbenow and Dr. Teresa Gulley of Millikin University, and Tanya Andricks and Paul Lidy of Decatur Memorial Hospital, joined Byers & Co to talk about scholarships availabl...
May 27, 2026
LISTEN: Meet DMH gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Maitar with Tanya Andricks
May 27, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Michael Maitar of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Maitar's experiences working around the world and how he loves working at DMH ...
May 27, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Andrej Stojakovic decision day, NBA playoffs, and the NL Central
May 27, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about decision day for Andrej Stojakovic, the NBA playoffs, and the Brewers being ahead of the Cardinals and slumping Cubs in the NL Central. Listen to the podcast now...
May 27, 2026
LISTEN: Colin Bonner talks MidState Cup, Sip and Stroll, and National Senior Health and Fitness Day
May 27, 2026 - Colin Bonner of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about MidState Cup, Sip and Stroll at Scovill Zoo, Devon shows, and National Senior Health and Fitness Day at the...
May 27, 2026
WATCH: #Hot25 - Innagural Game of the Decatur Bean Ballers
May 27, 2026 - History was made in Decatur as the Decatur Bean Ballers opened their inaugural Prospect League season at Workman Field on the campus of Millikin University. A new era of summer baseball...
May 27, 2026
ICC Approves Rail Safety Improvements at Wyckles Road Crossing in Macon County
May 26, 2026 - The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved new rail safety improvements at the Wyckles Road highway-rail crossing in Warrensburg. The project includes installation of a new automatic...
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Midstate Soccer Club To Host Annual Midstate Cup
May 26, 2026- The Decatur Park District will host the MidState Cup, presented by ADM, May 29 - 31 at the Decatur Soccer Complex, and this year's tournament will feature a record number of teams. Over ...
May 26, 2026