Local News in Macon County
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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 21, 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...
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 16, 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...