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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...
You Wouldn’t Dare Summertime Challenge (9/17/26)
Photo: PK-Photos / E+ / Getty ImagesIt's still summer for a few more days, so why not take advantage and finally get to our "You Wouldn't Dare Su...
Monarch Madness to highlight butterfly migration and pollinators Saturday
September 16, 2026 - The University of Illinois Extension and Macon County Conservation District will host Monarch Madness Saturday, September 19, at ...
Macon County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Set for October 24
September 30, 2026 - Macon County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste for free during a one-day Illinois...
Second Date Update: Buzz & Marzi (Tour of the Town)
Photo: J. Michael Jones / iStock Editorial / Getty ImagesThe guy in today's Second Date Update secretly planned a very informative and special date ni...
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews upcoming events and additions at Scovill Zoo
September 16, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about A Zoorific Evening, upcoming zoo upgrades including...
Forsyth Fall Fest returns October 2 with family activities, music and movie
September 20, 2026 - The Village of Forsyth will host its annual Fall Fest Friday, October 2, at Forsyth Park. The free, family-friendly event will ru...
Woodbine Farm to Celebrate Phase I Grand Opening September 18
September 15, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation District will celebrate the completion of Phase I development at Woodbine Farm with a grand opening...
LISTEN: Trenda Meyers, Wykles Fest, joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
Trenda Meyers, Wykles Fest, joined Soy City Buzz on Frist Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming Wykles Fest. Listen to the podcast now!
Macon County Fairgrounds to Host Harvest Festival October 9-11
Septembet 27, 2026 - The Macon County Fairgrounds will host its annual Harvest Festival October 9th through the 11th in Decatur. The three-day event w...
Decatur Parks Foundation to host “Zoorific” at Scovill Zoo on September 19th
September 14, 2026 - Tickets are available for Scovill Zoo's 'Zoorific Evening" on September 19th. The Decatur Parks Foundation fundraiser is an adult...