Category Archives: News

August 18, 2021 - Meet hummingbirds up close at the Macon County Conservation District's annual Hummingbird Festival on Thursday, August 26 from 4-7 pm at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Join host Ver...

August 18, 2021 - The Macon County 4-H and Extension Foundation offers scholarships to outstanding students who have developed their talents through the 4-H program in Macon County. This year, three 4...

August 18, 2021 - Agricultural sciences will now be added as a type of course that may be counted towards the requirement for three years of sciences in order to gain admission to an Illinois public u...

August 18, 2021 - Bill Clevenger of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about a wonderful moment with his son, the airshow, and the entirety of his career.

August 17, 2021 - For 17 years, the Community Foundation of Macon County has honored amazing individuals in our community with the "Do Something Great Awards". According to the Foundation, the nominee...

August 17, 2021 - Since 1967, Scovill Zoo has provided educational experiences for animal lovers of all ages. Today at 10 am, the zoo honored its 4 millionth visitor. The 4 millionth visitor and their...

August 17, 2021 - Today Josh Tanner announced he will seek re-election as Macon County Clerk. "There have been many challenges in my first term and with the help of my staff and hundreds of election j...

August 17, 2021 - Macon County CASA has been awarded a Core Model Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children as well as a local gran...

August 16, 2021 - Explore the night sky during the 37th Annual Astronomy Jamboree. This free event will be held at Friends Creek Conservation Area on Saturday, August 21 from 8-10 pm. Enjoy live, acou...

August 16, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) tent will be a destination for fairgoers during the 2021 Illinois State Fair. The ag tent aims to celebrate Illinois agriculture and all...