Author Archives: Lindsay Romano
Decatur Police Department Offers Safe Meeting Spot for Online Sales After the Holidays
January 7, 2026 - With the holiday season over, many residents are turning to online marketplaces to sell gifts and other items they no longer need. To help ensure these transactions are safe, the Dec...
Jan 07, 2026
Kroger Launches Verified Savings Program Offering Produce Discounts to Customers on Assistance Programs
January 7, 2026-Kroger Co. announced the launch of its Verified Savings Program, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to affordable food by offering discounts to customers who participate in sel...
Jan 07, 2026
DAAC looking to community for items to exhibit during Mardi Gras event in February
January 7, 2026 -The Decatur Area Arts Council will present a Mardi Gras-themed exhibit at the Madden Arts Center in February 2026. The exhibit will highlight the history and cultural traditions assoc...
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LISTEN: Nadal Aker and Tanya Andricks talk cardiology at Decatur Memorial Hospital
January 7, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Nadal Aker of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Aker's path to DMH, the people of Decatur, the value of conversations with pati...
Jan 07, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on John Harbaugh, Ole Miss coaches, and Northwestern football
January 7, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about John Harbaugh being fired from the Baltimore Ravens, the coaching situation for Ole Miss, and uncharacteristic moves at Northwestern. Listen to the podcast no...
Jan 07, 2026
LISTEN: Dustin Bradshaw and Jamie Gower preview the first 10 announced shows for next season at the Devon
January 7, 2026 - Dustin Bradshaw and Jamie Gower of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming season at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and to preview the 10 shows a...
Jan 07, 2026
IDPH Urges Flu Shots, Other Preventive Measures as Influenza Rates Climb Statewide
January 6,2026 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to take precautions against the spread of influenza (flu) and other seasonal respiratory illnesses, as rates contin...
Jan 06, 2026
ALPLM offers a chance to see signed copy of Emancipation Proclamation
January 6, 2026 - A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as part of a special exhibit, giving the pu...
Jan 06, 2026
ILCC encouranges Illinoisans to try "Dry January"
January 6, 2026 - The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is encouraging Illinoisans to mark the new year with a new challenge: Dry January. Dry January is a one-month sobriety challenge where particip...
Jan 06, 2026 Adam Jaime / Unsplash
LISTEN: Natalie Beck on 2025 for the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and looks forward to 2026
January 6, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about her trip to Australia, their busy 2025, the African American Heritage Trail, and goals ...
Jan 06, 2026