April 3, 2025 - Nominations for the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Do Something Great Awards are now being accepted through May 23rd. The Do Something Great Awards, hosted by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation for the last 21 years, are an annual program that honors Macon County residents who have signi...

Voting is expected to be heavier in some areas of the county today than others because of races that are on the ballot. In Westville, Georgetown, and ...

March 24, 2025 - The Macon County Conservation District, co-sponsored by the Decatur Area Audubon Society, will be celebrating Earth Day with the 44th Annual Festival of Spring on April 26 from 12-4pm. Admission to the Festival is free, with the exception of Kayaking, which is priced at $3 per person. Here's a glimps...

March 10, 2025- Brynn Hanson from Doherty's, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Dan Martini, on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration at the restaurant. Listen to the podcast now!

March 4, 2025 - The Knights of Columbus has announced the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 15th, at 11:00 a.m. in downtown Decatur. According to organizer Jim Wrigley the parade will include "Local businesses, schools, candidates, fire trucks, community groups, just plain ol' silly fun ...

March 3, 2025- Jami Fawley, Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council, joined co-hosts John West & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming events at the Decatur Arts Council. Listen to the podcast now!

THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Danville NAACP Branch 3009 President Ed Butler, far left, speaks at the start o...

ABOVE: Former Danville Alderman Lloyd Randle welcomes audience to Thursday evening meeting. Former Danville Alderman Lloyd Randle says he will ...

February 19, 2025 - Johns Hill Teacher, Kevin Hale, joined co- hosts Dr. Juanita and Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about his campaign for the school board election and his upcoming retirement from Johns Hill Magnet school. Listen to the podcast now!

THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Alderman Ed Butler at a recent Danville City Council meeting (photo by Steve ...