September 3, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is bringing back its fundraiser art class to benefit the WSOY Community Food Drive. The event is scheduled for September 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. and will give participants the opportunity to create an original collage using cereal boxes and other food packaging, inspired by...

September 3, 2026 - ADM will host a Community Learning Day on carbon capture and storage September 15, giving community members an opportunity to learn more about the technology and ADM's local operations. The event will feature interactive exhibits showing how carbon dioxide is stored deep underground, along with visu...

September 3, 2026 - The City of Decatur has officially completed the two-year, $93 million Brush College Road and Faries Parkway Overpass project. City and state leaders gathered Thursday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the new overpass and jughandle connector, which separates Brush Coll...

September 3, 2026 - Byers & Co broadcast live from the Regional Office of Education #39 as part of the 30th anniversary tour. Listen to the podcasts now!Jill Reedy, Regional Superintendent and Heather Ethell, Asst. Regional Superintendent, joined Byers & Co to talk about the role of ROE #39. The Regional Superi...

September 3, 2026 - Mark Tupper joined Byers & Co with Tupper on Sports to give a preview of tonight's Illini opener and to talk about the massive fines recently impossed on the Clippers. Listen to the podcast now!

September 2, 2026 - Millikin "Ordinary Days" Cast members, Emma Schuth & Croix Baker, were joined by Music Director, Beth Creighton, on Thee Morris Code. The show is on September 11th and September 12th in Millikin's Kaeuper Hall. Listen to the podcast now!

September 2, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation District will celebrate the completion of Phase I development at Woodbine Farm with a grand opening Friday, September 18th. The event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Woodbine Farm, located at 7206 Sefton Road in Dalton City. Phase I improvements include a new paved park...

September 2, 2026 - Millikin University is once again opening its Requarth Observatory to the public for free Public Observation Nights this fall. The events are held every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning September 1st and continuing through early November, weather permitting. Visitors can explore the night s...

September 2, 2026 - The Decatur Park District is reminding residents that several facilities will be open Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. Splash Cove will be open from noon to 6:30 p.m., with Monday marking the final day of its season. Overlook Adventure Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while the Over th...

September 2, 2026 - The Center for Hispanic and Immigrant Community Opportunities of Macon County, or CHICO, will host its Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, September 5, at Nelson Park Pavilion 2 in Decatur. The festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature live music, cultural dance performances, food and ...

September 2, 2026 - The Decatur Bicycle Club will host its 41st Annual Amish Country Bicycle Tour Saturday, September 19, in Arthur. The ride will feature five routes ranging from 10 to 30 miles, with routes beginning and ending at the check-in location at 120 East Progress Street. Riders will travel primarily on quiet...

September 2, 2026 - Classic cars, motorcycles and community remembrance will come together in downtown Decatur as the 18th annual Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, at Central Park. The event features a car and bike show, live DJ, food vendors and a memorial cruise honoring the sacrifices of milit...

September 2, 2026 - Beth Creighton of Millikin and student performers, Sarah Semon and Dylan Carlyon, joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming production of Ordinary Days in commemoration of 9/11 and connecting the show and Millikin University to the events of that day. Listen to the podcast now!

September 2, 2026 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks, Jill Andrews at Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur, and oncologist Dr. Harold Yoon, joined Byers & Co to talk about DMH Cares: Cruise-In for Cancer Car Show and advancements in prostate cancer care. Listen to the podcast now!

September 2, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about what to expect at the Illini's first football game of the season and the sale of the Los Angeles to Stan Kroenke. Listen to the podcast now!

September 2, 2026 - Clay Gerhard and Tracy Whitten of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Hispanic Heritage Festival, Hype for Hikes, Turkey Trot, Putt the Kids to Bed, and shows at the Devon. Listen to the podcast now!

September 1, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter, Brinkoetter Realtors, joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends to give his monthly housing update and importance of correct square feet measurement of homes. Listen to the podcast now!

eptember 1, 2026 - Dr. Jeffery Alexander, Foot And Ankle Center, joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends to talk about Diabetic foot ulcers and what to watch for. Listen to the podcast now!

September 1, 2026 - Decatur Pride will host Ride or Pride 2026 on Saturday, September 12, bringing a full day of Pride celebrations, entertainment and activities to Fairview Park. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Park Pavilion and will feature live entertainment, music, games, food trucks, vendors and activi...

September 1, 2026 - A new marker has been added to the Macon County African American Heritage Trail, honoring Decatur entrepreneur Samuel Houston Singleton. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the marker at the corner of Merchant and Main Streets. Singleton, who lived from 1848 to 1926, was a prominent Blac...