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Macon County Conservation District celebrates Earth Day with 43rd Annual Festival of Spring
April 15, 2024 - The Macon County Conservation District, co-sponsored by the Decatur Area Audubon Society, will be celebrating Earth Day with the 43rd Annual Festival of Spring on April 27 from 12-4pm...
Apr 15, 2024
Rock and Gem show to be held April 20-21
April 15, 2024 - The Rockhounds of Central and Southern Illinois will host their annual Rock and Gem Show at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel April 20th and 21st. Doors will open on Saturday at...
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Macon County States Attorney, DPD determines use of force justified in officer involved shooting
April 15, 2024 - The Macon County State's Attorney has determined that the use of force in the officer-involved shooting on March 18th was justified. Macon County States Attorney, Scott A. Rueter, iss...
Apr 15, 2024
Bill creating new early childhood agency among 244 to advance
April 15, 2024 - Gov. JB Pritzker's plan to create a new state agency to oversee Illinois' various early childhood programs moved forward on Friday after the state Senate's unanimous approval. It was ...
Apr 15, 2024
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
April 15, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about roadwork, old school demolition projects, Staley Museum, water treatment, and projects around Lake Decatur. Listen to the p...
Apr 15, 2024
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
April 15, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co via phone from Italy to talk about his trip to the Vatican, having a chance to hear the pope speak, and other highlights of being there. Listen to ...
Apr 15, 2024
Resurfacing on 121 through Mount Zion resumes Monday
April 14, 2024 -The resurfacing project on Illinois 121 through Mount Zion, from U.S. 36 to the south limits of Mount Zion, will resume Monday, April 15. The upgraded traffic signals and sidewalk ramp...
Apr 14, 2024
4th Annual United Way Food Truck Frenzy returning April 20th
April 14, 2024 - The 4th Annual United Way Food Truck Frenzy, presented by First Mid Bank & Trust, will return to Fairview Park on April 20th. The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm or until th...
Apr 14, 2024
Decatur Andreas Ag Academy FFA to hold annual Plant Sale
April 14, 2024 - The Decatur Andreas Agricultural Academy will hold their annual plant sale April 25th to the 27th. Plants, which are grown by FFA students, will be available from 8 am-4:30 pm on Apri...
Apr 14, 2024
Sen Turner measure to combat automatic renewals heads to House
April 14, 2024 - A measure pushed by State Senator Doris Turner would require notice ahead of automatic renewals offered by businesses. "With streaming services, online shopping, and more on the rise,...
Apr 14, 2024