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Pawprint Ministries to hold "The Fur Ball": A black and white gala on April 12th
March 18, 2025 -Pawprint Ministries will host The Fur Ball, a black & white gala taking place on April 12th from 5:30-9:30 pm. to support Pawprint Ministries' mission. The will include dinner, an open bar, and the opportunity to purchase exclusive bourbon flights. The event will also feature silent and live auction...
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Macon County Health Department Announces New Sharps Disposal Drop Box
March 18, 2025 - The Macon County Health Department has announce the installation of a new sharps disposal drop box. The sharps disposal drop box can be found outside of the main entrance at 1221 E. Condit St. The sharps disposal drop box provides a safe, accessible, and environmentally responsible way for the communit...
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American Cancer Society to hold "Fork Cancer" event March 20th
March 18, 2025 - The American Cancer Society will host "Fork Cancer", a culinary event to help raise funds for cancer research and patient support. The event will be held Thursday, March 20th, 2025 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Richland Community College and will feature cuisine prepared by local chefs from various M...
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Central Illinois Media Group to host 2025 Kids Fest April 5th
March 18, 2025 - Central Illinois Media Group will host the 2025 CIMG Kid's Fest, presented by State Farm Insurance Agents Melanie and Al Schelling on Saturday April 5th. The event will be held from 9am to 2pm at the Decatur Civic Center. Families can enjoy bounce houses, an obstacle course, clowns, face painting, ball...
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LISTEN: Decatur City Council candidate Jim Wrigley on Byers & Co
March 18, 2025 - Jim Wrigley joined Byers & Co to talk about his candidacy for City Council. Listen to the podcast now!
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LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Marsha Cordts on Byers & Co
March 18, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Marsha Cordts joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said and Marsha's experience as a cast member ahead of the show. Listen to the podcast now!
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LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers and Co
March 18, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about Pharmacy Facts with Friends, Stone Thrown Forward, sales and spring products in store, Richland Community College, and Brothers After War. Listen to the podcast now!
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LISTEN: Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel on Byers & Co
March 18, 2025 - Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel joined Byers & Co to talk about his announced retirement, his time as chief, and life after retirement. Listen to the podcast now!
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LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
March 18, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about entertainment, F1 racing, running events, run training, and new products in store. Listen to the podcast now!
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Council approves permanent lift assist fee, license requirement for massage establishments
March 17, 2025 - The Decatur City Council approved of a permanent lift assist fee for commercial assisted-living facilities, and the requirement that massage establishments be licensed by the City. On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved the permanence of a lift assist fee for commercial assisted-living facil...
Mar 18, 2025

Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel announces plan to retire
March 17, 2025 - Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel will retire this May after serving for 28 years with the Decatur Police Department. Chief Brandel joined DPD in April 1997 and worked in several different units and all three divisions of the department throughout his tenure. He was assigned to Detective in 2000, then...
Mar 18, 2025

Listen: David Lane on Soy City Buzz First Mid Monday
March 17, 2025- David Lane of Scouting America joined co-hosts Jack Vance & John Ellis to talk about the Scouting America organization and the upcoming events for the program. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 17, 2025

LISTEN: Gretchen Murphy on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
March 17, 2025- Gretchen Murphy joined co-hosts Jack Vance & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about her business Murphy & Co., and what to expect this upcoming season. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 17, 2025

LISTEN: Robert Rosenthal on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
March 17, 2025- Robert Rosenthal, Illini Insider, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming March Madness tournament. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 17, 2025

St. Teresa High School adds wrestling to sports programs
March 17, 2025 - St. Teresa High School students will now have another opportunity to participate in high school sports. The St. Teresa High School Board of Directors has approved the addition of boys' and girls' wrestling as IHSA sanctioned sports for the 2025-26 school year. "St. Teresa has a strong tradition o...
Mar 17, 2025

Country artist Tyler Hubbard to play the Devon for the 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert August 28th
March 17, 2025 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and Grandstand Concerts have announced Tyler Hubbard with Special Guest Brandon Wisham will be coming to the Devon on August 28, 2025. This show will serve as the annual 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert in partnership with our sister station, WDZQ-FM from Central Illinois M...
Mar 17, 2025

D-Town Throwdown Highland games returns April 26th
March 17, 2025 - Ancient Athletics' will host the Fourth Annual D-Town Throwdown Highland Games on April 26th. The D-Town Throwdown Highland Games will be held the Decatur Hotel and Conference Center and will feature competitions based in traditions dating back to the eleventh century and perhaps even earlier. Individu...
Mar 17, 2025

Decatur Regional Chamber to present State of the Community April 24th
March 17, 2025 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the Community luncheon on April 24th at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. Doors will open at 11:15am, the buffett lunch will begin at 11:30am and the program will begin at 12:00pm. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members...
Mar 17, 2025

LISTEN: Councilman David Horn on Byers & Co
March 17, 2025 - City Councilman David Horn joined Byers & Co to talk about his candidacy for reelection to Decatur City Council. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 17, 2025

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris, Desir'ee Wright, and Jayden Elliott on Byers & Co
March 17, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris, Desir'ee Wright, and Jayden Elliott joined Byers & Co to talk about how programming at DCLI is helping young people. Listen to the podcast now!
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