March 26, 2024 - The Governor Richard Oglesby Mansion will be hosting docent (tour guide) training the first week of April for volunteers to be a part of local Decatur history. The volunteer opportunities include researching antiques and history, cataloging collections and assisting in maintaining the interior of the ...

March 25, 2024- Jeff Ingle, from the Decatur Club, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about upcoming events at the Club. Listen to the podcast now!

March 25th, 2024- Gretchen Murphy joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the success of Murphy & Co., and what to expect this upcoming season. Listen to the podcast now!

March 25, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has authorized schools in the state to maintain undesignated asthma inhalers for emergency use, facilitating access to critical medication for asthma attacks. Under a standing order signed by IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, trained personnel in schools c...

March 25, 2024 - Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges increased for the second straight year system-wide. Opening Spring 2024 enrollment increased by 5.1 percent from the previous spring according to the Illinois Community College Board's (ICCB) Spring 2024 Enrollment Report. "The efforts of the Il...

March 18, 2024- George Mason of Vietnam's Veterans' Recognition of Central Illinois, joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an upcoming event. Listen to the podcast now!

March 18, 2024- Jeff Quick & Amanda Pharis joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk aboutthe services BlueRock Record has to offer and to talk about upcoming events. Listen to the podcast now!

March 18, 2024- Kyle May of Fleet Fleet joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an upcoming event and gives a store update. Listen to the podcast now!

March 17, 2024- Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris talk about how in our lives we are never alone, how God is with us through every step of life, and we truly cannot do this alone. Listen to the podcast now!

March 10, 2024- Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris talk about how we should be consistent in our walk of faith and should be doing the work we have been called in our lives, on a daily basis. We should be living a life of service that allows other people to understand and see that we serve an amazing God. Liste...

March 4, 2024- Melanie Brown, Ben Sellmeyer, & Sarah Mills, joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the impact of the Central Illinois CEO Program, and how this program sets up high school students for life all high school. Listen to the podcast now!

March 4, 2024- Dan Watkins from God's Shelter of Love, joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about a recent success story, update on Blessingdale's, and how else the organization lives out its mission. Listen to the podcast now!

March 1, 2024- Carmen Rivera, CHICO Vice President of Development joined co-hosts Elizabeth Rivera & Markeitheo on Fuego to give an update on Chico and talk about upcoming events. Listen to the podcast now!

March 1, 2024- Claire Taylor, Adjunct Faculty at Millikin University, joined co-hosts Elizabeth Rivera & Markeitheo Sangster on Fuego to talk about an the BluBop Vocal Jazz Choir at Millikin University, upcoming shows, and how the group strives to get out their music in the community. Listen to the podcast now!

February 28, 2024- Cordaryl Patrick, Community Development Director at City of Decatur & Richelle Dunbar, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development, joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about a partnership with the Northeast Community Fund for the Sma...

February 28, 2024 - Habitat for Humanity will host its 11th annual "Bags for Builds" charity event on April 13th at The Hall at 520 (formerly known as the KC Hall.) The cornhole tournament will include pro and amateur competitions as well as food and cash prizes. The participation fee is $50 per 2-player tea...

February 26, 2024- John House, of Best One, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about how his family built the business and created a legacy. Listen to the podcast now!

February 26, 2024- Abby Koester, from the Ronald McDonald House Charities, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an upcoming fundraisers and discusses how families are selected to stay at the Ronald McDonald House.

February 19, 2024- Joanie Keyes joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the 22nd Polar Plunge at Lake Decatur, and how funds raised will support the Special Olympics. Listen to the podcast now!

February 19, 2024- Jerry Johnson, from the Decatur Area Arts Council, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the Arts Council hosting its third Annual Trivia Night. Listen to the podcast now!