Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Lawrence Trimble of Decatur Public Schools
September 10, 2021 - Lawrence Trimble of Decatur Public Schools talks about the Parent Leadership Training Institute where parents learn leadership skills in two 10-week sessions, culminating in a com...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 10, 2021

Richland Student Veteran's Resource Center benefitting from Operation Obstacle during Veterans Suicide Prevention Month
September 9, 2021 - In observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention Month in September, the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Suicide Prevention Team and Richland Community College present the First A...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 09, 2021

Macon County Health Department COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the week of September 13th
September 9, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Macon County and the surrounding area the week of September 13th: Wednesday, Septem...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 09, 2021

Davis announces $3.4M department of energy grant for ADM
September 9, 2021 - Representative Rodney Davis announced today that Archers-Daniel-Midland in Decatur will receive a $3,466,844 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies O...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 09, 2021

Experience Big Creek's changing seasons in a canoe
September 9, 2021 - Macon County Conservation District staff will be offering guided canoe trips. Canoe trips will be offered Saturday, September 18, and Saturday, October 9, from 1-3 pm. All equipmen...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 09, 2021

MIllikin hosting Jonathan Van Ness for 2021 Goodheart Event
September 8, 2021 - Millikin University will welcome comedian, television star, and New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Van Ness to Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Monday, October 11, 2021, at 7 ...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 08, 2021

ADM expands pet treat and supplement capabilities
September 8, 2021 - ADM announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 75% ownership stake in PetDine, Pedigree Ovens, The Pound Bakery, and NutraDine (P4 Companies), premier providers ...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 08, 2021

University of Illinois Extension names two Macon County Master Gardeners state award winners
September 8, 2021 - University of Illinois Extension's State Master Gardener Program has named two Macon County Master Gardeners and a Macon County Master Gardener teamwork project as state award winn...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 08, 2021

LISTEN: Scott Broyles of Richland Community College
September 8, 2021 - Scott Broyles of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about a fundraising obstacle course event being held to assist veterans and raise awareness during suicide...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 08, 2021

Next Decatur Area Arts Council grant request deadline
September 7, 2021 - Is your not-for-profit organization, school, church, or arts group planning an arts-focused project or program in the next 12 months? The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 07, 2021