Author Archives: Lindsay Romano
U of I Extension provides nutrition education to DPS students thanks to Heart of Illinois grant
January 11, 2026 - With a Heart of Illinois Community Foundation grant, University of Illinois Extension provided a variety of family-focused nutrition education activities to eight Decatur Public Sch...
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"Name Decatur's Team" Campaign still underway for Decatur Baseball Club
January 11, 2026 - The Decatur Baseball Club is inviting the community to help shape the identity of the community's newest sports franchise. Fans can visit www.decaturbaseball.com to participate in t...
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LISTEN: Nicole Bateman looks back at 2025 and forward to 2026 for economic development in the area
January 9, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about a precision fermentation innovation challenge presented by iFAB and Kraft Heinz, the end of...
Jan 09, 2026
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks starting the year off right with fitness goals at the YMCA
January 9, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the business at the Y with people trying to start the year off right with their fitness goals, upcoming p...
Jan 09, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper gives his takeaways from watching the Illini in person and talks playoff football
January 9, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Miami and Ole Miss College Football Playoffs semifinal game, the remaining semifinal game between Oregon and Indiana, his takeaways from watching the Illi...
Jan 09, 2026
LISTEN: DPS 61 Prep Academy update with Ashley Grayned, Sharrif Bobbitt, and Alivia Bray
January 9, 2026 - Ashley Grayned of DPS 61, and MacArthur and Prep Academy students, Sharrif Bobbitt and Alivia Bray, joined Byers & Co to talk about the growth of the prep academy and how it is h...
Jan 09, 2026
LISTEN: Behind the scenes of the city manager search with consultant Jim Arndt
January 8, 2026 - Jim Arndt of Arndt Municipal Support Inc. joined Byers & Co to talk about how his business is consulting with the City of Decatur on their search for the next city manager and gi...
Jan 08, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Illini basketball. College Football Playoffs semifinals, and the Cubs trading for pitching
January 8, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the upcoming matchups for the Illini including Rutgers then 3 ranked teams, the College Football Playoffs semifinals, and the Cubs making a trade for pitching...
Jan 08, 2026
ImpactLife to Host Community Blood Drives in Decatur and Warrensburg
January 7, 2026 - ImpactLife, the nonprofit provider of blood products for both area hospitals, will host two community blood drives in January in partnership with HSHS St. Mary's Hospital and Warrens...
Jan 07, 2026
Illinois State Fair Announces Digital Ticketing for 2026 Season
January 7, 2026 - Following a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair is transitioning to digital ticketing for 2026. This modernization will provide guests with a more convenient, secure, a...
Jan 07, 2026