Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
January 27, 2025- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to recap NFL playoffs and Illini Basketball. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 27, 2025
Local lawmakers holding Valentines for Seniors card drives
January 27, 2025 - State Representative Regan Deering and Senator Doris Turner are both hosting a Valentines for Seniors card drive. Rep. Deering's office is collecting cards through Thursday, Februar...
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Argenta IceFest returns Feb 8th
January 27, 2025- The 8th Annual Argenta Ice Fest will be held Saturday, February 8th, featuring almost 50 ice sculptures by Olympic Gold Medalist ice carver Aaric Kendall and other ice sculpture arti...
Jan 27, 2025
LISTEN: Byers & Co at Hickory Point Bank for the Century Tour
Byers & Co hit the road to continue the Centrury Tour, celebrating WSOY's 100th Anniversary! This week, they visit Hickory Point Bank to talk about the bank's committment to the community. Listen ...
Jan 27, 2025
IDPH Launches Data Dashboard on Violent Deaths and Firearm Injuries
January 26, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new dashboard detailing information about all violent deaths and firearm-related injuries in the state. The new dashbo...
Jan 26, 2025
Pritzker announces the addition of over 5,000 publicly funded preschool seats
January 26, 2025 -Over 5,000 preschool seats have opened for low-income families in Illinois through Smart Start Illinois in the past year. Smart Start Illinois is an initiative of Gov. JB Pritzker th...
Jan 26, 2025 IMAGE: Students are pictured at a Rochester Elementary School pre-K classroom. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Macon County Conservation District Hosting Eagle Viewing Trip February 1st
January 26, 2025 - The Macon County Conservation District is hosting an Eagle Viewing Trip next week. The trip is open to all ages and departs from and returns to the Rock Springs Nature Center. Cost ...
Jan 26, 2025
LISTEN: Dr. Jay Marino of DPS 61 and Roadmap 2030 committee member Sonja Chargois on Byers & Co
January 24, 2025 - Dr. Jay Marino of DPS 61 and Roadmap 2030 committee member Sonja Chargois of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about how a committee has been created to engage the community in crea...
Jan 24, 2025
Decatur Area Poets to host poetry reading with finalists of Decatur High School Poetry Competition Jan 25th
January 22, 2025 - The Decatur Area Poets will host a book release and poetry reading featuring the finalists of the first Decatur-wide high School Poetry Competition on January 25th. All Decatur high...
Jan 22, 2025
IDOT to perform railroad signal upgrade for 22nd Street
January 22, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to upgrade the signals and circuitry at the railroad crossing just north of U.S. 36 on Illinois 121 (22nd Street) ...
Jan 22, 2025