Local News in Macon County
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Macon County 111 storiesWiden to Greater Decatur, IL
LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation announces matching grant for Scouting mobile STEM Lab updates
September 15, 2026 - Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and David Lane of Greater St. Louis Area Scouting joined Byers &...
LISTEN: Jami Fawley & Katie Dunscomb, Decatur Arts Council, joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
Jami Fawley & Katie Dunscomb, Decatur Arts Council, joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about Arts in Central Park. Listen to the pod...
LISTEN: Stewart Leo & Kevin Martin, Knights of Columbus, joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
Stewart Leo & Kevin Martin, Knights of Columbus, joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about their upcoming Tootise Roll Drive. Listen ...
Operation Obstacle Returns to Richland Community College to Raise Veteran Suicide Awareness
September 14, 2026 - Community members are invited to lace up their shoes and support local veterans during Operation Obstacle, a two-mile obstacle co...
Decatur Area Arts Council Brings Back “Cans for Collage” Food Drive Fundraiser
September 14, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is bringing back its fundraiser art class to benefit the WSOY Community Food Drive. The event is sc...
Arts in Central Park Returns to Downtown Decatur Sept. 19-20
September 14, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 will welcome artists and art enthusiasts to downtown Decatur for the annual Arts in...
LISTEN: Brass Horn WSOY Community Support with George Streckfuss and Ryan Spurlock
September 14, 2026 - George Streckfuss and Ryan Spurlock of the Brass Horn joined Byers & Co to talk about how they continue to support the WSOY C...
LISTEN: Carl Muench of Speed Lube and Tim Layman of HSHS St. Mary’s talk support of the WSOY Community Food Drive
September 14, 2026 - Carl Muench of Speed Lube and Tim Layman of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about the long time support of...
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Honors Fallen First Responders
September 13, 2026 - Hundreds of people gathered at the Hampton Inn Decatur/Mt. Zion Friday to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, during the seve...
God’s Shelter of Love Invites Community to 5th Annual Blue Jean Ball
September 13, 2026 - God's Shelter of Love is inviting the community to put on their boots and denim for the fifth annual Blue Jean Ball on Thursday, ...
LISTEN: Village of Forsyth’s Dave Wendt on the Chick-fil-A opening
September 15, 2026 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about the Chick-fil-A opening, TIF districts, dog park rules, ...
LISTEN: Kyle May talks cyclocross and new in-store exclusive shoes at Fleet Feet
September 15, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about going to the Illini football game and tailgate, cyclocross, and new in...