Author Archives: Lindsay Romano

February 16, 2025 - Decatur Public Schools are continuing the development of its strategic planning and master facility plan called "Roadmap 2030" and is inviting the public to a final upcoming planni...

February 16, 2025 -The relative ease of budgeting following the pandemic thanks to federal aid and strong tax revenue surpluses for the state appears to be over. Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seve...

February 14, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about iFAB, the Midwest Inland Port, and developments in the area. Listen to the podcast now!

February 14, 2025 - US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined Byers & Co to talk about how the current political climate is impacting Central Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!

Mark Tupper talks about women's and men's college basketball including the Illini, the B1G10 and JuJu Watkins, and the Daytona 500 with a new rule and local connection.

February 14, 2025 - Principal Curtiss Lindsey of Stephen Decatur Middle School and Principal Jared Lamb of DPS Alternative Education joined Byers & Co to talk about their first 100 days in their n...

February 13, 2025 - The Macon County Conservation District is hosting their annual Maple Syrup programs on Saturday, February 15th. At this event, visitors will discover how sap becomes syrup, why spr...

February 13, 2025 -Catholic Charities will be hosting its annual Mardi Gras fundraiser on February 22nd. Decatur Catholic Charities, which celebrated it's 80th Year Anniversary in 2024, uses the fundr...

February 13, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about nostalgic entertainment and the concert to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Listen to the podcast no...

February 13, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the weather, local city council and school board candidates, and politics. Listen to the podcast now!