Category Archives: News
Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
July 30, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is now offering scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointments in addition to walk-in clinics. The general public may schedule an appointment for...
Jul 30, 2021
Decatur Area Arts Council calls for artists to sell in Holiday Gift Shoppe
July 30, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is accepting applications for artists to sell original art and fine crafts at its annual Holiday Gift Shoppe. The shop will be open from November 12 throu...
Jul 30, 2021
Governor signs package of affordable housing legislation
July 29, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker is signing what he calls landmark legislation to increase affordable housing opportunities for Illinois residents. The new laws direct 75 million dollars in COVI...
Jul 29, 2021
Ribbon cutting for Napoli's in downtown Decatur
July 29, 2021 - Today was the ribbon cutting for Napoli's Italian Restaurant at 134 East Main Street in downtown Decatur. "Our family is from Italy, this is our great-grandparent's recipe. We make eve...
Jul 29, 2021
Millikin University partnering with Macon County Health Department to host 3 on-campus vaccination clinics in August
July 29, 2021 - Millikin University and the Macon County Health Department will be sponsoring three on-campus vaccination clinics in August beginning on Monday, August 9, followed by Tuesday, August 1...
Jul 29, 2021
LISTEN: Joe Lacay of Neuhoff Media in Lafayette, Indiana
July 29, 2021 - Joe Lacay of Neuhoff Media in Lafayette, Indiana joined Byers & Co to talk about the fun things to do in their community and the Just a Roam Away promotion.
Jul 29, 2021
LISTEN: Dave Stout of the Decatur auxiliary police
July 29, 2021 - Dave Stout joined Byers & Co to talk about the role of the auxiliary police to support the police and how people can get involved.
Jul 29, 2021
Jim Stewart named head baseball coach at St. Teresa High School
July 28, 2021 - Jim Stewart was recently appointed to the position of Head Baseball Coach at St. Teresa High School for the 2021-2022 school year. He replaces JD Arnold, who served as Head Coach for t...
Jul 28, 2021
Secretary of State offices and driver services facilities to reinstitute mask policy
July 28, 2021 - Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Driver Services facilities, Secretary of State offices, and the Illinois State Capitol Buildin...
Jul 28, 2021
Decatur ranked 10th in the nation for manufacturing hubs and 9th for industrial parks
July 28, 2021 - Business Facilities' 17th Annual Metro Rankings Report recognizes Decatur with two Top 10 Rankings: 10th for Top Manufacturing Hubs and the Decatur Commerce Park ranked 9th in the Indu...
Jul 28, 2021