Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

Boys and Girls Club of Decatur Celebrates Christmas for Kids
December 21, 2020 - Today, the Boys and girls Club of Decatur gave away more than 100 toys to kids in their program. The BGCD serves kids between the ages of 7 to 18. For the teenagers, they gave away...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 21, 2020

LISTEN: Jerry Johnson Discusses a New Christmas Song that References Decatur
December 21, 2020 - Jerry Johnson of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about a new Christmas song that is filled with Decatur references and is a festive greeting card to the...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 21, 2020

LISTEN: Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank Announces 2nd $500 Refresh Winner
December 21, 2020 - Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about how historically low interest rates have created a strong housing market and announce the second $500 winner f...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 21, 2020

Decatur Pokemon Go Group Evolves During Pandemic
December 18, 2020 - Note: The photo used is from a pre-COVID event. Pokemon Go was an undeniable smash hit when it burst onto the scene back in July of 2016. By September of the same year, it had been...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 18, 2020

LISTEN: Aric Lee Discusses the Lead Up to His Final Show
December 18, 2020 - Aric Lee joined Byers & Co to talk about the lead up to his final talk show, reflects back on years of covering high school athletes, and looks forward to his new professional ...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 18, 2020
LISTEN: Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons Discusses Starting a School Day on Facebook Live
December 18, 2020 - Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons joined Byers & Co to talk about their new way of starting their school day on Facebook Live, having pride in her staff, plans to return to in-...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 18, 2020

Salvation Army Christmas Campaign in Home Stretch
December 17, 2020 - The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign is still rolling! There are a number of ways you can reach out and support the SA: Be a Christmas Season Sponsor - your business or your famil...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 17, 2020

Illinois DCFS Receiving Radio Flyers for 450 Children
December 17, 2020 - The holidays will be a little brighter this year for 450 children in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services thanks to a generous donation from The Toy ...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 17, 2020 Angie Garrett / CC

Illinois State Police Donate Gifts to Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
December 17, 2020 - Today at the Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy building, troopers from the Illinois State Police donated gifts to children as part of the "Adopt a Snowflake" Program. The ISP donated...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 17, 2020

LISTEN: Gretchen Murphy Discusses How Her New Downtown Store Became a Reality
December 17, 2020 - Murphy & Co. is the Gift of the Day and Gretchen Murphy joined Byers & Co to talk about the way her new downtown store became a reality and details some of the very unique ...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 17, 2020