Category Archives: News
City of Decatur to Receive $125,000 for Revitalization
December 22, 2020 - The city of Decatur is receiving $125,000 from The Illinois Housing Development Authority Board The board approved $10 million in funding to support affordable housing and communit...
Dec 22, 2020
Seven Candidates File for DPS School Board. None of them Incumbents.
December 22, 2020 - Seven candidates have filed for the Decatur Public School board. Missing from the ballot in April, however, are the four incumbents. President Beth Nolan, Vice President Courtney C...
Dec 22, 2020
Boys and Girls Club of Decatur Celebrates Christmas for Kids
December 21, 2020 - Today, the Boys and girls Club of Decatur gave away more than 100 toys to kids in their program. The BGCD serves kids between the ages of 7 to 18. For the teenagers, they gave away...
Dec 21, 2020
LISTEN: Jerry Johnson Discusses a New Christmas Song that References Decatur
December 21, 2020 - Jerry Johnson of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about a new Christmas song that is filled with Decatur references and is a festive greeting card to the...
Dec 21, 2020
LISTEN: Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank Announces 2nd $500 Refresh Winner
December 21, 2020 - Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about how historically low interest rates have created a strong housing market and announce the second $500 winner f...
Dec 21, 2020
Another Gold Coin Dropped In Local Salvation Army Kettle
December 20, 2020 - On December 17, 2020, at Walmart North, The Salvation Army found a donation of a full 1 ounce 10 karat gold coin. It was found in a Red Kettle by Lt. Shanell Debela. "It is always ...
Dec 20, 2020
HSHS St. Mary's Appoints Theresa Rutherford as New President and CEO
December 20, 2020 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital has appointed Theresa Rutherford as its new president and CEO effective January 3rd. Rutherford, RN, MSN, MBA, FACHE comes to St. Mary's from HSHS St. Anth...
Dec 20, 2020
Write In Candidate Triggers Primary for Decatur City Council Election
December 20, 2020 - A candidate who filed intentions to run as a write-in for Decatur City Council has triggered a primary election. Eric Summerlott filed a Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Cand...
Dec 20, 2020
Decatur Fire Declared Winner of "Gurneys, Guns and Hoses"
December 20, 2020 - A friendly competition between local first responders to raise funds for the Salvation Army has a 2020 winner. "Gurneys, Guns and Hoses", held Dec. 10-12th, raised $14,099.37 with ...
Dec 20, 2020
Two Year Vehicle Registration Will Have to Wait Until Pandemic Subsides
December 20, 2020 - Illinoisans will have to wait until the pandemic subsides to take advantage of the new law allowing for two-year vehicle registration. Enacted in 2018, the legislation enables two-...
Dec 20, 2020