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Decatur Area Arts Council seeking applications for Arts in Central Park 2021
February 26, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 are now accepting applications from artists to participate in Arts in Central Park 2021. This annual fine arts festival is a "juried" ...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 26, 2021

Decatur St. Patrick's Day Parade set for return
February 26, 2021 - The St. Patrick's Day Parade's return has been announced. The parade will be at its usual time - 11 am on Saturday, March 13 and will follow the usual parade route. The parade will...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 26, 2021

Senator Chapin Rose tours St. Mary's COVID-19 testing facility
February 25, 2021 - Senator Chapin Rose was on hand to tour the Decatur testing facility for the U of I's SHIELD COVID testing program located inside of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. "This (COVID-19) is g...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 25, 2021

IDOA and State Fire Marshal remind farmers of Grain Bin Safety Week
February 24, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with the State Fire Marshal, wants Illinois farmers to set aside time to recognize Grain Bin Safety Week, February 21-27. Based on Pur...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 24, 2021

Davis announces round 2 COVID grant for Mt. Zion Fire Protection District
February 22, 2021 - U.S. Representative Rodney Davis announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration has award...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 22, 2021

LISTEN: Greg Webb of ADM
February 19, 2021 - Greg Webb of ADM joined Byers & Co to talk about their commitment to ag education, his passion for career paths in agribusiness, and receiving an honor from the University of I...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 19, 2021
LISTEN: Dr. Nadal Aker of Illinois Heart Specialists
February 17, 2021 - Dr. Nadal Aker of Illinois Heart Specialists joined Byers & Co to talk about Heart Month including risks and symptoms to watch for plus tips to better heart health.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 17, 2021

Fresh Start with First National Bank and Marquis Beverage
First Mid Bank and Trust, Marquis Coffee, and Byers & Co want to give you a FRESH START to your new year! Each week for 10 weeks, Byers & Co will give away a $100 Visa gift card and a certific...
Feb 16, 2021

Winter Weather Closings -2-16-21- 6:25am Update
February 16, 2021 - The following will be closed or participating in remote learning today due to inclement weather CLOSED Arcola Bement Blue Ridge Schools Central A & M Cerro Gordo ...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 16, 2021

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