Category Archives: News
Rock Springs Nature Center hosting program highlighting Decatur's first photographers
February 19, 2021 - Macon County Conservation District is hosting a program for a history of Decatur's First Photographers, hosted by Historic Sites Manager Brent Wielt. Since the invention of photogr...
Feb 19, 2021
LISTEN: Greg Webb of ADM
February 19, 2021 - Greg Webb of ADM joined Byers & Co to talk about their commitment to ag education, his passion for career paths in agribusiness, and receiving an honor from the University of I...
Feb 19, 2021
LISTEN: Eisenhower Teacher Sam Mills
February 19, 2021 - Eisenhower teacher Sam Mills joined Byers & Co to talk about their Future Teachers Club, lessons about teaching learned during the pandemic, and love of teaching.
Feb 19, 2021
IEMA Lists Tips to Help Winterize Home and Conserve Energy
February 18, 2021 - With natural gas prices spiking, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is offering a list of tips to help make sure your home is winterized and saving energy. There are some ste...
Feb 18, 2021
First Round of Voting Open for Makers Madness
February 18, 2021 - The initial round of voting is now open for the second annual "Makers Madness" contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, a bracket-style tournament in which voters...
Feb 18, 2021
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to Resign Seat
February 18, 2021- (AP) - Illinois state Rep. Michael Madigan has announced that he's resigning his seat in the Legislature. The Chicago Democrat for decades had set much of Illinois' political agenda...
Feb 18, 2021
"Culturally Responsible" Teaching Standards Upheld by Legislative Commission
February 18, 2021 - A legislative commission is upholding new "culturally responsible" teaching standards. The new standards, which have been pushed by the state board of education, aim to better prep...
Feb 18, 2021
Recent Weather Causing Shortages in Local Blood Donation Supply
February 18, 2021 - Winter weather is taking a toll on the area's blood supply, with the Central Illinois Community Blood Center saying they have lost more than 500 donations due to the inclement weat...
Feb 18, 2021
LISTEN: Julia Livingston of Macon County CASA Discusses Their 19th Playhouse Raffle
February 17, 2021 - Macon County CASA Executive Director Julia Livingston discusses their Playhouse Raffle to benefit children in foster care. The top two vote-getters will be professionally designed,...
Feb 17, 2021
Dove Inc. Offering Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training
February 17, 2021 - Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place April 26 through May 12, Monday t...
Feb 17, 2021