Category Archives: News
Oncologists help advance instrumentation in Millikin University's Chemistry Department
May 12, 2021 - On May 6th, three Decatur-based oncologists visited Millikin University's Chemistry Department to see first-hand how their personal donations made an immense impact in providing researc...
May 12, 2021
LISTEN: Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank announces Rabya Hasnain as the winner of their merit scholarship
May 12, 2021 - Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to announce Maroa-Forsyth's Rabya Hasnain as the $5000 winner of their merit scholarship.
May 12, 2021
Rebuild Illinois Program has awarded $1 billion for infrastructure projects
May 11, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker says the state has now awarded one billion dollars for infrastructure projects through the Rebuild Illinois Program. The program is the largest infrastructure inv...
May 11, 2021
Decatur Public Schools and Economic Development Corporation hosting pop-up hiring event for seniors this Friday
May 11, 2021 - The Economic Development Corporation and Decatur Public Schools are partnering for a hiring event with local employers. The event will be at Decatur high schools to discuss employment o...
May 11, 2021
DMH donating Thrift Shop to God's Shelter of Love
May 10, 2021 - The Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation will donate the building that has housed the DMH Thrift Shop for more than three decades to a local nonprofit organization that offers support t...
May 10, 2021
Historic Preservation Week event list
May 10, 2021 - The History of the Heartland committee had a proclamation read and signed by Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe on May 3rd that proclaimed Historic Preservation Week in Decatur as May 16th- 22nd. ...
May 10, 2021
Macon County Health Department offering walk-in Pfizer vaccination clinic
May 10, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department is offering a walk-in Pfizer vaccination clinic Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Hours: 1:00-3:30 pm Intended for those 16 years of age or older who live or w...
May 10, 2021
LISTEN: Lt. Kenesa Debela of the Salvation Army
May 10, 2021 - Lt. Kenesa Debela of the Salvation Army joined Byers & Co to talk about National Salvation Army Week, the people they are serving, and a program for veterans.
May 10, 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville hosting free 12 and under fishing tournament
May 7, 2021 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Opossum...
May 07, 2021
City of Decatur taking second round of applications for Small Business Rapid Relief Funds
May 7, 2021 - The City of Decatur is now accepting applications for the Decatur Small Business Rapid Relief Funds (Round 2). The City was awarded $1.2 million from the DCEO CURE-ES program to provide ...
May 07, 2021