News across Macon County
Big Read Macon County Community Kickoff set for October 10
September 30, 2026 - Macon County's community-wide Big Read will officially launch Saturday, October 10, with a kickoff event at the Decatur Public Li...
Illinois Heartland Library System invites readers to explore during October Library Crawl
September 29, 2026 - Library lovers, families and curious community members are invited to explore libraries beyond their usual stops during the 8th A...
Boo at the Zoo returns to Scovill Zoo for family Halloween fun
September 29, 2026 - Boo at the Zoo returns to Scovill Zoo this October, giving families several chances to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating...
Macon County Conservation District to hold annual Treat Trail at Rock Springs
September 28, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation District will host its annual Treat Trail at Rock Springs Conservation Area on Friday, October 16th...
Bigfoot Hike Coming to Rock Springs
September 24, 2026 - Think you've got what it takes to find Bigfoot? The Macon County Conservation District is inviting the curious to Rock Springs fo...
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews the slate of upcoming Decatur Park District Theatre classes
September 23, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Sports Sampler, multiple theatre classes, and Schoo...
Whatcha Doin’ At Oktoberfest? (9/22/26)
Photo: sebastian-julian / E+ / Getty ImagesOne of the biggest parties of the year happened over the weekend...Oktoberfest! So we sent Jose and Alexis ...
LISTEN: Kyle May previews the Fleet Feet Pancake Run and big fall sale
September 22, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about fall events including their pancake run and big fall sale. Listen to t...
Macon County Health Department offers walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
September 21, 2026 - The Macon County Health Department is reminding residents that flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are available through its walk-in va...
Prairie Land FAME to host Community Open House October 7
September 27, 2026 - Prairie Land FAME will host its third annual Community Open House Wednesday, October 7, giving students, families and community m...
Millikin University to celebrate 125th anniversary with Homecoming Oct. 2-4
September 22, 2026 - Millikin University will celebrate its 2026 Homecoming, "Forever Blue," Oct. 2-4, bringing alumni, students, families, faculty, s...
DMH Harvest Hustle Invites Macon and Moultrie County Residents to Get Moving in October
September 17, 2026 - Decatur Memorial Hospital is inviting residents of Macon and Moultrie counties to participate in the free Harvest Hustle, a month...