Category Archives: News

City of Decatur Announces Grant Funds Awarded to 66 Local Businesses
February 3, 2021 - Yesterday, the City of Decatur announced that it has awarded 66 local businesses with reimbursement grants. The grants total $615,017.00 through the Decatur Small Business Rapid Rel...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 03, 2021

State of Illinois Offers Resources to Black Business Community
February 2, 2021 - The State of Illinois today announced a series of events and resources planned during February's National Black History Month to recognize the important contributions of Black busin...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 02, 2021

ADM Named to Most Admired List by Fortune Magazine
February 2, 2021 - ADM was named one of the world's most admired companies in the food production industry by Fortune Magazine for the 13th year in a row. "We believe in paving the way through good pr...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 02, 2021

Illinois State Police Celebrate Black History Month
February 2, 2021 - In recognition of Black History Month, the Illinois State Police along with the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers are joining together to raise awareness of the...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 02, 2021

LISTEN: Amy Jedlicka of Gustafson & Associates
February 2, 2021 - Amy Jedlicka of Gustafson & Associates joined Byers & Co to talk about the uniqueness of this year's tax season and services they offer.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 02, 2021

Macon County Health Department Holding 2nd Dose Vaccination Clinic
February 1, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department will be holding a 2nd Dose COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, February 4th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Richland Community College. Th...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 01, 2021

Macon County EDC Looking for Feedback with Workforce Training Survey
February 1, 2021 - Having a pipeline of qualified employees at all skill levels is important for economic development efforts and employers alike. Area high schools are a natural source for recruiting...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 01, 2021

Nearly One Year Later, Search Continues for Missing Pana Man
February 1, 2021 - It's been close to one year since Danny Crosby was last seen leaving his abandoned vehicle near the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Pana. Since the early morning of Feb. 27, 2020, family ...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 01, 2021

Kane Brown Performing at Illinois State Fair
February 1, 2021 - The Illinois State Fair will welcome Kane Brown to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage Friday, August 13. Fairgoers who purchase grandstand tickets will receive a full refund if C...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 01, 2021

Jobs Decreased Over Last Year In All Metro Areas of Illinois
February 1, 2021 - The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in December, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statis...
Feb 01, 2021