Category Archives: News

Tate & Lyle Sells Controlling Stake of North American and Latin American Businesses to KPS
July 12, 2021- KPS Capital Partners, LP announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Tate & Lyle PLC to acquire a controlling stake in its Primary Products business in N...
Jul 13, 2021

Learn about heirloom gardening and native plants at Rock Springs Garden Tour
July 12, 2021 - Did you know Rock Springs is home to multiple gardens? These gardens are cooperative efforts of Macon County Conservation District, Master Gardeners, and Master Naturalists. Enjoy a lo...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 12, 2021

Dr. Jeffery Aper Equity & Justice Library Collection created in honor of retired Millikin University Provost
July 12, 2021 - Millikin University's Provost of six years, Dr. Jeffery Aper, retired in June of 2021, but not without leaving the University with a resource that will be used for years to come. Upon ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 12, 2021

Applications open for the 2021 Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship
July 12, 2021 - Applications are now open for a $1,000 scholarship for students studying to become teachers. Attorney Josh Rohrscheib is offering the scholarship in loving memory of his grandmother, M...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 12, 2021

Applications available for 2021 Deer Herd Management Program
July 12, 2021 - Applications are now available for the 2021 Deer Herd Management Program at the Macon County Conservation District. This program helps control the deer population and maintain healthy,...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 12, 2021

LISTEN: Lindsay Romano of NowDecatur.com
July 12, 2021 - Lindsay Romano of NowDecatur.com joined Byers & Co to talk about her experience in the hot air balloon while visiting the Balloons Over Vermillion County event.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 12, 2021

WATCH: Grain bin entrapment training at the Macon County Fire and Rescue Training Facility
July 10, 2021 - The Macon County Technical Special Operations Team trained in grain bin entrapment rescue and recovery today at the Macon County Fire and Rescue Training Facility. The facility is loca...
Jul 10, 2021

WATCH - The HOT25 - Balloons Over Vermillion
July 9, 2021 - The NowDecatur team headed to Danville, IL for Balloons Over Vermillion with this week's #HOT25! Presented by Neuhoff Media and driven by the Bob Brady Auto Group! Get a birds-eye view ...
Jul 09, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health adopts CDC COVID-19 prevention school guidance
July 9, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Kindergarten (K)-12 Sc...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 09, 2021

Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
July 9, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following vaccination clinics to the general public. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Location: Sangamon Valley High School (398 N. Illin...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 09, 2021