Category Archives: News

Dr. Ezike Recommends COVID Test for Super Bowl Party Attendees
February 12, 2021 -The State's top public health doctor is advising those that went to a Super Bowl party last weekend that it would be a good idea to go and get tested for COVID-19. Even if you aren'...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 12, 2021

Macon County Health Department Announces Updated Scheduling Process
February 11, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department has released the following statement regarding their updated scheduling process: "The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) promised that we woul...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 11, 2021

Applications for 2021 Memorial Medical Center Healthcare Career Grants Available
February 11, 2021 - Applications are now available for the 2021 Memorial Medical Center Foundation Healthcare Career Education Grants. Grants are awarded to students pursuing careers crucial to presen...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 11, 2021

Millikin Actuarial Science Recognized as Advanced Curriculum Program
February 11, 2021 -The Millikin University Actuarial Science program in the Department of Mathematics and Computational Sciences has been recognized by the Society of Actuaries as an Advanced Curricul...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 11, 2021

Valentine's Day Gift Suggestions...for Dudes
February 11, 2021 - Valentine's Day is a day for women...but what about men? What about the things they need? Here are some local (and not local) places where you can find something to treat the dude ...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 11, 2021

DPS61 Redevelops Return To Learn Plan for After Spring Break
February 10, 2021 - The DPS61 Board of Education and DPS administration has redeveloped the plan for a return to in-person instruction, to begin following Spring Break. DPS students will remain in vir...
Feb 10, 2021

Take a Snow Day at 2021 Argenta IceFest
February 10, 2021 - On Saturday, February 13th, Argenta's Elm Street will become a drive-through festival for 2021's IceFest. This will be the fifth year of IceFest. Professional ice sculptor and owne...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 10, 2021

Decatur Harbor Freight Store Opening Feb 27th
February 10, 2021 - Harbor Freight Tools will open its new store in Decatur on Saturday, February 27 at 8 a.m. The Decatur store, located at 1005 W Pershing Road, is the 33rd Harbor Freight Tools stor...
Feb 10, 2021

Thursday is National 211 Day: Statistics Show Service Needed More Than Ever
February 10, 2021- Tomorrow (Thursday, February 11th) is National 211 Day, and the United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois is hoping everyone in the community remembers this important resource. 211 i...
Feb 10, 2021

LISTEN: Eisenhower High School Junior Azlynn Padderatz Discusses Student Frustration
February 10, 2021 - Eisenhower High School junior Azlynn Padderatz joined Byers & Co to talk about the frustration students are feeling in the current learning environment.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 10, 2021