Category Archives: Community
Decatur Police Department Holiday Enforcement Campaign Leads to 10 Impaired Driving Arrests
January 4, 2021 - The Decatur Police Department announced it arrested 10 offenders for impaired driving during the winter holiday enforcement campaign. Additional citations included: 1 Seat Belt citat...
Jan 04, 2021
Decatur Park District's Sled Hill Recommendations
January 4, 2021 - With the first (big) snowfall covering Central Illinois in a blanket of snow, sledders took to the hills around the area. The Decatur Park District offered suggestions for sledders o...
Jan 04, 2021
Conservation District Suspends Programs for January
January 4, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District continues to exercise caution to help control the spread of COVID-19. The Illinois Department of Public Health is asking people to stay home as...
Jan 04, 2021
LISTEN: Anthony Walker Discusses Operation Save Christmas
December 31, 2020 - Anthony Walker joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the variety of ways of helping the community.
Dec 31, 2020
LISTEN: Sheriff Tony Brown Discusses Efforts to Keep Citizens Safe
December 30, 2020 - Sheriff Tony Brown joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about their efforts in keeping citizens safe amidst the pandemic and recent streak of violence.
Dec 30, 2020
LISTEN: John Skeffington Discusses the Intricacies of a Distributing Business
December 30, 2020 - John Skeffington of Skeff Distributing joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about how the pandemic has impacted many of the businesses they service.
Dec 30, 2020
First Mid and Soy City Buzz To Provide Free Meals to First Responders
December 28, 2020 - This Wednesday and Thursday, first responders and others in the front line of the COVID-19 battle can receive a free meal from Doherty's in downtown Decatur. On December 30th and D...
Dec 28, 2020
1st Annual "Operation: Save Christmas" Provides Toys to Over 150 Decatur Children
December 28, 2020 - The Black Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and the INC. Spot came together for Operation: Save Christmas. The group held a wrapping party for gifts for children and the festivities ...
Dec 28, 2020
Decatur Area Arts Council Announces Christmas Card Lane Winners
December 28, 2020 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced the winners from the third annual "Christmas Card Lane" public art competition. The public voted on their favorite cards through Christm...
Dec 28, 2020
WATCH: Crossing Healthcare Administers Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff
December 28, 2020 - Crossing Healthcare received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and began to administration to Healthcare Staff. Crossing CEO Tanya Andricks said that a little over...
Dec 28, 2020