Millikin Vespers Performance - 2023

Enjoy the sounds of the 64th annual performance of Vespers at Millikin University through podcast! For more than 60 years, Millikin’s Vespers has signaled the start of the holiday season in central Illinois with a delightful evening of carols, choirs, and candlelight. More than 200 musicians come t…

First Gig Rock N' Roll Camp 2023 at Millikin University

Keeping Our Kids Safe -Nadine Machkovech, founder and CEO of RISE TOGETHER

Thanks to a Federal Grant awarded to the Regional Office of Education, Community agencies including Crossing Healthcare, Decatur Family Ymca, the Salvation Army, and Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy are partnering for a series called “Keeping our Kids Safe”. In this episode, Brian Byers of NowDecat…

Modeling for children: letting our actions teach our kids - Charmaine Robertson-Stoner, LCSW

Charmaine Robertson-Stoner, LCSW, Behavioral Health Therapist & Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Crossing Healthcare, sat down with Brian Byers of NowDecatur.com to discuss modeling for children: The power of letting our actions teach our kids.

Self-esteem: Embracing What Makes Us Unique - Stephanie Gagnon, LPC

Stephanie Gagnon, LPC, Behavioral Health Counselor at Crossing Healthcare, sits down with Brian Byers of NowDecatur.com to discuss self-esteem in children and helping them to embrace what makes us all unique.

The Importance of Failure for Building Confidence in Kids - Robert Goodwin, LPC

Robert Goodwin, LPC, Behavioral Health Counselor with Crossing Healthcare, sits down with Brian Byers of NowDecatur.com to discuss the importance of failure for growth and confidence in kids. 

Making Sure Your Child Feels Heard - Rebecca Armstrong, LPC

Rebecca Armstrong, LPC, Behavioral Health Counselor with Crossing Healthcare, sits down with Brian Byers of NowDecatur.com to talk about simple ways to ensure your child feels heard and help your child through rollercoaster emotions. Learn more at Crossinghealthcare.org.

Alex London at the Decatur Public Library

June 16, 2023 - Alex London, an award-winning young adult author, visited the Decatur Public Library to present about his life and writing process. NowDecatur chatted with London and found more than just a book talk. Listen to the podcast now!

Decatur Police Press Conference - October 12, 2022

Michael DeLeon, speaker and founder of Steered Straight, Inc

Thanks to a federal grant awarded to the Regional Office of Education, community agencies, including Crossing Healthcare, Decatur Family YMCA, the Salvation Army, and Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy, are partnering for a series called "Keeping Our Kids Safe." A series that focuses on student physic…