Category Archives: Community

LISTEN: Walter Grider & Josh Hiser joined to Fuego to talk about Outlaws Baggers Cornhole Organization.
June 3, 2022- Walter Grider & Josh Hiser joined to Fuego to talk about Outlaws Baggers Cornhole Organization, upcoming bags tournaments, and the possibility of a future Decatur bar bag crawl.
Jun 03, 2022

LISTEN: Julia Livingston joined Fuego to talk Macon County Casa.
June 3, 2022- Julia Livingston, executive director of Macon County Casa, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Rebekah Zuniga on Fuego, to discuss upcoming Casa events, what sets Casa playhouses apar...
Jun 03, 2022

ADM partners with Beautify Decatur for Decatur community clean up
June 3, 2022- Around 100 employees and executives from ADM joined forces with volunteers from the Beautify Decatur Coalition to pick up trash and debris along 22nd street in Decatur, IL. Jill Davis, c...
Jun 03, 2022

New law introduces students to technical education at earlier age
June 2, 2022 - The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is applauding a new law that allows students to be introduced to technical education at an earlier age. The law expands career and technical educ...
Jun 02, 2022

Park District to host MidState Soccer Cup this weekend
June 2, 2022 - This weekend, the Decatur Park District will host the MidState Cup at their Decatur Soccer Complex. The event is presented by ADM and Midwest Fiber and will be held , June 3 - 5 . The c...
Jun 02, 2022

Former Direct Line host announced new lead pastor for First Christian Church
June 2, 2022 - Former Direct Line host and lead pastor of First Christian Church has announced his replacement at the pulpit. On June 30th, Wayne Kent will retire from the position of Lead Pastor at t...
Jun 02, 2022

Dove's Homeward Bound building to be renamed in Ray Batman's honor.
June 2, 2022- Dove, Inc. will host a dedication event where the Homeward Bound building, on 788 E. Clay St, in Decatur, IL, will be renamed the Ray Batman Center for Social Justice. Ray Batman was Dov...
Jun 02, 2022
LISTEN: RCC Update with Dr. Jeremy Morris & Tiffany Nichols
June 2, 2022 - Dr. Jeremy Morris and Tiffany Nichols of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co for the RCC update and discussed job opportunities at RCC and the Enriching Our History event. ...
Jun 02, 2022

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way on Byers & Co
June 2, 2022 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to discuss the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and the United Way conference. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 02, 2022

Children's Museum of Illinois hosting Adult Fundraiser to Support Learning
June 1, 2022 - The Children's Museum of Illinois is hosting an "Adult Fundraiser" where playtime helps the Children's Museum continue its mission to provide S.T.E.A.M. based learning for kids 2-10 in ...
Jun 01, 2022