May 24, 2026 - Scovill Zoo will host its "Sip and Stroll" event on May 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 71 S. Country Club Rd. in Decatur. The 21-and-over event allows guests to walk through the zoo grounds enjoying adult beverages. Admission is $25 per person. The ticket includes zoo entry as well as access to a train...

May 24, 2026 - A community gathering will take place June 24 at the Hickory Point Garden Homes clubhouse in recognition of the National Day of Joy, an annual observance established by Comfort Keepers in 2019 and registered with the National Day Archives. The event is intended to bring together caregivers, clients, staf...

May 24, 2026 - The countdown has begun for the 170th Annual Macon County Fair, taking place May 31 through June 7 at the Macon County Fairgrounds in Decatur. The fair will feature carnival rides, games, food and commercial vendors, livestock shows, harness racing, and grandstand events throughout the week. Gate admissi...

May 24, 2026 - The City of Decatur is inviting the community to the free rescheduled Touch-A-Truck event on June 1st. The event was originally scheduled for May 18th to celebrate National Public Works Week. The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of the Decatur Civic Center and will give families and reside...

May 22, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about things to do in Decatur, companies investing in people locally, and workforce development. Listen to the podcast now!

May 22, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about last minute preparations for her annual trip to the Indianapolis 500. Listen to the podcast now!

May 22, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the approval of Brad Underwood's contract and Kyle Busch's visit to Macon Speedway. Listen to the podcast now!

May 22, 2026 - Stephen Decatur Middle School Principal Curtiss Lindsey joined Byers & Co to talk about his path from Georgia to Decatur and what makes their school special. Listen to the podcast now!

May 21, 2026 - The Veterans Assistance Commission of Macon County is inviting the public to attend Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 25, 2026, as the community comes together to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The first ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at Pavilion No...

May 21, 2026 - The Macon County Clerk's Office is still accepting applications for fireworks permits for displays held outside incorporated areas of Macon County. Applications are available at the Macon County Office Building in Decatur, and must be approved by the local fire protection district chief where the display...

This special podcast series takes listeners inside ADM's 2026 Summer Intern Orientation, where more than 120 students from colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada gathered in Decatur before beginning assignments throughout North America. Across five conversations, host Brian Byers, ADM interns and ADM Nort...

May 21, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about the Boys & Girls Club and their community investment process. Listen to the podcast now!

May 21, 2026 - Steve Gensler of the Bob Brady Automotive Group and Jacob Watkins of the Decatur Bean Ballers joined Byers & Co to talk about the baseball season opener and the Hot 25 series. Listen to the podcast now!

May 21, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the recently struggling Chicago Cubs and Game 2 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Listen to the podcast now!

May 21, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the history of baseball in Decatur, the Oglesby Mansion, and Memorial Day. Listen to the podcast now!

May 20,2 2026 - More than 120 summer interns gathered this week for orientation activities designed to introduce them to ADM's culture, values and business operations before beginning assignments across the United States and Canada. The orientation program brought together 123 interns representing 52 colleges and unive...

May 20, 2026 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police are reminding boaters to wear life jackets and avoid operating watercraft under the influence as Memorial Day weekend approaches and summer boating season begins. National Safe Boating Week runs May 16-22 and is intended to pro...

May 20, 2026 - The Illinois State Police announced the results of a multi-agency enforcement operation conducted May 4-9 across central Illinois, focusing on Macon, Champaign and Vermilion counties. According to ISP, the operation targeted high-fatality crash areas, high-crime areas, organized violent offenders and cri...

May 20, 2026 -Join Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, an event to honor, encourage and gather with local cancer survivors, whether recently diagnosed or in remission. Cancer survivors and a guest are invited to Fairview...

May 20, 2026 - ThinkWell Makerspace Innovations NFP is inviting artists, crafters, writers, and makers to step away from daily distractions and reconnect with their creativity during a new three-day event in downtown Decatur. The organization's first-ever "Creative Escape" retreat will take place May 22 throu...