Category Archives: News

The Lisa Foundation names Debbie Bogle as Executive Director
May 27, 2021 - The Lisa Foundation has announced that Debbie Bogle will assume the role of Executive Director, effective immediately, and will be taking over the position from the organization's found...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

State Fairs announce "One Illinois" theme
May 27, 2021 - A message of unity will be the theme throughout the fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin this summer. "One Illinois" is the theme that will be showcased throughout the 2021 Illinois ...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

Baby TALK announces new logo and rebranding
May 27, 2021 - After nearly 35 years, Baby TALK has unveiled a refreshed brand identity. The changes include a new logo, color scheme, font, and tagline. The Baby Talk team believes that the refreshed...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

Macon, DeWitt, and Piatt Extension will welcome the public to the 4-H shows
May 26, 2021 - From cupcakes to cattle, dogs to drones, 4-H does it all. The culmination of these projects and programs are the 4-H shows. The Horse Show, Livestock Show, and General Project Show supp...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Jesse White warns of scams claiming to be from Secretary of State's office
May 26, 2021 - Secretary of State Jesse White is warning Illinois residents to be on alert for multiple texting and emailing scams claiming to be from the Secretary of State's office seeking personal ...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Macon County Conservation District hosting free outdoor summer concert series
May 26, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District will again host a free, outdoor summer concert series. These live, acoustic music concerts will be held on select Sundays in June, July, and Augus...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

"Border to Border" campaign will focus on seat belt enforcement through Memorial Day
May 26, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national "Border to Border" campaign by increasing seat be...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Empowerment Opportunity Center and United Way provide new car seats for Decatur families
May 26, 2021 - Empowerment Opportunity Center (EOC) and United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois (UWDMI) recently partnered to provide new car seats to Anna Waters Head Start families in Decatur. Due ...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021
LISTEN: Millikin baseball coach Brandon Townsend
May 26, 2021 - Millikin baseball coach Brandon Townsend joined Byers & Co to talk about how a historic success by their team has them competing in and hosting an NCAA regional tournament in Decatu...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Macon County Conservation District summer nature camps
May 25, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District is offering a variety of nature camps this summer for children ages 1-15. These camps have been connecting children with nature, encouraging explo...
Michelle Mitchell May 25, 2021