Author Archives: Lindsay Romano
Soybean declared Illinois' official state bean
January 12, 2025 - On January 6, 2025, the Illinois Legislature passed HB 4439 which designates the soybean as Illinois' official state bean. HB 4439 recognizes the importance of soybeans to the state...
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Looking Back: A Panel Discussion Kicks Off Decatur Public Library's 150th Anniversary Celebration
January 12, 2025 -The Decatur Public Library has announced the first event in its year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, DPL will host Lo...
Jan 12, 2025
Voting open: Here's where to cast your ballot for a new state flag
January 12, 2025 - Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State's office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted th...
Jan 12, 2025
LISTEN: EDC's Nicole Bateman on Byers & Co
January 10, 2025 - Nicole Bateman joined Byers & Co to talk about the pace of and approach to economic development and the importance of educating bodies to be in contact and on the same page with...
Jan 10, 2025
LISTEN: YMCA's Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
January 10, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about winter driving, the Illini, Brothers at War, and compassion for those impacted by natural disasters. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 10, 2025
LISTEN: DPS 61's Dr. Edwin Robinson on Byers & Co
January 10, 2025 - DPS 61 Director of Teaching & Learning - Secondary, Dr. Edwin Robinson, joined Byers & Co to talk about his background in education and how they are working to provide quali...
Jan 10, 2025
DAAC and Gallery 510 to host Young Artists Showcase awards Jan 10th
January 9, 2025 - The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 will host the Young Artists Showcase Awards on January 10th. The exhibit in the Anne Lloyd Gallery, presented by Gallery 510, features a...
Jan 09, 2025
Grants available for non-profits for art focused projects
January 9, 2025 - Is your not-for-profit organization, school, church, or arts group planning in arts-focused project or program in the next 12 months? The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts g...
Jan 09, 2025
GoFundme opportunity opens to support child severly injured in sledding accident
January 9, 2024 - The family of the child severely injured in a recent sledding accident has also started a GoFundMe account to help with possible future medical needs. On January 5, 10 year old Charl...
Jan 09, 2025
LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
January 9, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about a New Year's Eve party in Decatur many years ago, the Jim Henson exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, and how p...
Jan 09, 2025