Category Archives: News

Millikin University announces new Multimedia Communication major
June 2, 2021 - In today's multimedia age, it is essential for professional communicators to engage in all sides of the publishing process, crafting messages from the written word to web design, video,...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 02, 2021

LISTEN: Cindy Bardeleben of Baby Talk
June 2, 2021 - Cindy Bardeleben of Baby Talk joined Byers & Co to talk about the history of Baby Talk, the services they provide, and the ribbon cutting for their new facilities.
Michelle Mitchell Jun 02, 2021

165th Macon County Fair begins tomorrow
June 1, 2021 - Tomorrow will mark the opening day of the 165th Macon County Fair. The fair will be held from June 2 through June 6. Admission to the fair will be $2 per person and children 3 and under...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 01, 2021

City of Decatur begins selling gas to boaters at Lake Office
June 1, 2021 - The City of Decatur began selling gas to boaters on Lake Decatur today at the Lake Office next to the Nelson Park boat ramps. The fuel is regular unleaded gasoline without ethanol addit...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 01, 2021

Richland Community College collaborating for first annual Thinkwell Maker Camp
June 1, 2021 - The first annual Thinkwell Maker Camp, a collaboration between THINKWELL Makerspace Industries and Richland Community College, will be coming to sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade student...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 01, 2021
Community Foundation of Macon County announces grants from the CommunityWorks Endowed Fund
June 1, 2021 - Nine local nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive a total of $234,000 in grants from the CommunityWorks Endowed Fund established at The Community Foundation of Macon Coun...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 01, 2021

University of Illinois Extension hosting Global Social Justice Book Club for teens
June 1, 2021 - Does your teen have a passion for social justice issues around the world? Are they looking for an outlet to discuss their views, while learning from those with differing frames of refer...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 01, 2021
LISTEN: Judge Lisa Holder White and Tony Holly
June 1, 2021 - Tony Holly and Judge Lisa Holder White joined Byers & Co to announce the recipients of the Community Foundation's Community Works grants that totaled $234,000.
Michelle Mitchell Jun 01, 2021

The Salvation Army preparing for week-long National Donut Day event
May 28, 2021 - National Donut Day is tied to The Salvation Army and is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year. It celebrates the history back to the front lines during World War I when "donu...
Michelle Mitchell May 28, 2021

Backlog of Firearm Owner Identification card applications continues
May 28, 2021 - With time running out on the Illinois Legislature's spring session, there doesn't seem to be any movement on addressing the persistent backlog of Firearm Owner Identification card appli...
Michelle Mitchell May 28, 2021