Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Seth McMillan of the Andreas Ag Academy
June 18, 2021 - Seth McMillan of the Andreas Ag Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about academy enrollment, in-person learning, and summer opportunities for students.
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2021

WATCH: Week 1 of the WSOYMCA Challenge
June 18, 2021 - The Challenge returns post-COVID! It's time to lose that COVID-20 with the YMCA. Watch the video and see some returning faces and newbies! https://youtu.be/9sDWsDP__4w
Jun 18, 2021

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announces inaugural Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration
June 17, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, has announced the inaugural Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This event i...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 17, 2021

Statewide unemployment rate unchanged in May
June 17, 2021 -The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate remained at 7.1 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were down -7,900 in May, based on prelim...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 17, 2021

Millikin University partners with African American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum to celebrate Juneteenth
June 17, 2021 - Millikin University and the African American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum are partnering to celebrate Juneteenth by providing tours of the museum on Monday, Jun...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 17, 2021

South Side Country Club, Macon Resources partnering for Macon Birdies Golf Camp
June 17, 2021 - South Side Country Club is partnering with Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI) to launch Macon Birdies Golf Camp at South Side Country Club this summer. The camp will teach 60 adults with deve...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 17, 2021

Nelson Park Fourth of July fireworks display now back on
June 17, 2021 - The Decatur Park District previously announced the cancellation of the 4th of July firework display typically held in Nelson Park over Lake Decatur. The cancellation was announced afte...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 17, 2021

Decatur Celebration files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after 34 years
June 16, 2021 - The organizers of the Decatur Celebration announced today that the festival would be filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy after an insurmountable impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. A letter...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 16, 2021

Kiwanis Club holding event to help families become self-sufficient
June 16, 2021 - The Kiwanis Clubs of Decatur are arranging a service project event to support the individuals that are helped by The Salvation Army. The Noon Club, President Keith Backes, came up with...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 16, 2021

AgCafe focuses on the importance of consumer trends, gut health
June 16, 2021 - Today, the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted an AgCafe at the Beach House. The AgCafe featured Natalya Bright and Chris Olsen of Tate & Lyle. The keynote speaker, Natalya...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 16, 2021