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LISTEN: Mike Wilcott of the Devon Amphitheater
July 8, 2021 - Mike Wilcott of the Devon Amphitheater joined Byers & Co to talk about the atmosphere at their shows, the upcoming lineup, and the addition of a show featuring Kevin Costner.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

St. Teresa student wins FBLA national event
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...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 07, 2021

Richland's Auto Collision program receives highest level of accreditation from ASE
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...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 07, 2021

LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride in Downtown Decatur
July 2, 2021- Pride Month may be over, but the local LGBTQ+ community is far from finished celebrating. Several people came out to Central Park yesterday afternoon draped in pride flags, rainbows, and...
Jul 02, 2021

Independence Day "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" safety campaign underway
June 30, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are joining with law enforcement statewide to drive down injuries and death at a time when traffic fatalities contin...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 30, 2021

Macon County Conservation District Board announces new Executive Director
June 25, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District Board of Trustees announced Jerry Culp as the new Executive Director of the Macon County Conservation District. "We are very pleased that Jerry C...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 25, 2021

Summer Food Service Program returns for 38th year
June 23, 2021 - This year marks the 38th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at park and school locations across Decatur as part o...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 23, 2021

LISTEN: Education Spotlight with Dr. Paul Fregeau
June 23, 2021 - Dr. Paul Fregeau joined Byers & Co to reflect back on his four years as the superintendent, his optimism for the future of the district, and what was learned during the pandemic.
Michelle Mitchell Jun 23, 2021

Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur holding instrument drive
June 21, 2021 - Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur is holding an instrument drive going on now through Wednesday, June 30. Gently used instruments may be brought to Decatur Area Arts Council. Donors ...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 21, 2021

Ready, Set, Grow Camp helps build foundation for future of agricultural industry
June 18, 2021 - Today was the final day of the Ready, Set, Grow Ag Camp at the Living Science Farm at Enterprise Elementary School. The program is a five-day excursion for 7th and 8th-grade students t...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2021