Category Archives: News

Justin Moore Performing at the Devon Sept. 3
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announced Justin Moore will perform live Friday, September 3, 2021, presented by Grandstand Concerts. This show is not included in the 2021 Devon season ticket package...
Jun 28, 2021

Macon County Conservation District Board announces new Executive Director
June 25, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District Board of Trustees announced Jerry Culp as the new Executive Director of the Macon County Conservation District. "We are very pleased that Jerry C...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 25, 2021

Door 4 Brewing Co. hosting Pride Month event
June 24, 2021 - Door 4 are celebrating Pride Month with a very special event tonight from 5-10 pm. They will have an evening of entertainment including axe throwing & bags, a DJ and a star studded...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 24, 2021

The Salvation Army to host Peace Summit
June 24, 2021 - The Salvation Army is hosting a Peace Summit on June 28, 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at 229 W. Main in their Community Center. Lunch will be provided. The 2 Keyno...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 24, 2021

Illinois Housing Development Authority announces $70 million paid to landlords on tenants' behalf from Rental Payment Program
June 23, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that the Illinois Rental Payment Program has paid out $70 million to landlords on tenants' behalf in 87 co...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 23, 2021

Summer Food Service Program returns for 38th year
June 23, 2021 - This year marks the 38th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at park and school locations across Decatur as part o...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 23, 2021

Blood Donation Drives at Memorial Health System Hospitals reopen to the public
June 23, 2021 - Blood donation drives hosted at Memorial Health System's five hospitals have reopened to the public. Besides Decatur Memorial Hospital, the hospitals included are Abraham Lincoln Memor...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 23, 2021

Memorial Health Systems receives fourth Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
June 23, 2021 - For the fourth time in a row, Memorial Medical Center has received the highest honor a healthcare organization can attain for nursing excellence, a rare achievement reached by only 2 p...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 23, 2021

LISTEN: Education Spotlight with Dr. Paul Fregeau
June 23, 2021 - Dr. Paul Fregeau joined Byers & Co to reflect back on his four years as the superintendent, his optimism for the future of the district, and what was learned during the pandemic.
Michelle Mitchell Jun 23, 2021

Young photographers invited to participate in 2021 Cream of the Crop Contest
June 22, 2021 - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today reminded young photographers to submit their photo entries for the 2021 Cream of the Crop Contest by June 24. The contest encourages stu...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 22, 2021