Category Archives: News

July 7, 2021 - Jim Root has announced his intention of running for Sheriff's Office in 2022. Below is a statement he released today: "In 2017 I announced my candidacy for Macon County Sheriff because ...

July 7, 2021 - More than 12,000 participants from 47 states and 9 countries convened online for the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) 2021 National Leadership Conference. T...

July 7, 2021 - Richland Community College's Automotive Collision Repair program was recently recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for receiving Master accredita...

July 7, 2021 - This weekend, the Decatur Park District will host the 2nd Annual Midstate Soccer Goalkeeper Wars. Goalkeeper Wars is a tournament that focuses on the Goalkeepers' ability to serve the b...

July 7, 2021 - Josh Roberts of Neuhoff Media in Springfield joined Byers & Co to talk about the many attractions in Springfield, Illinois, and the Just a Roam Away promotion.

July 7, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, has announced Kevin Costner & Modern West's Tales from Yellowstone 2021 Tour concert Saturday, September 4 at 7 pm. This show ...

July 7, 2021 - This morning, Decatur Police Chief Jim Getz announced his retirement. He released this statement earlier today: "Effective Friday, July 30, 2021, I will be retiring from the Decatur Pol...

July 7, 2021 - July 7, 2021 - Amy Bliefnick of Macon Resources joined Byers & Co to talk about their decision to close the Kid's Connection Daycare services.  

July 6, 2021 - Children in Macon County will soon have the chance to receive free books every month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois (UWDMI) and the Co...

July 6, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering a Pfizer vaccination clinic on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Location: Macon County Health Department (1221 E. Condit St. Decatur, IL 62...