Category Archives: Community

April 28, 2023- Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about business in Illinois, momentum for Decatur, showcasing careers to students, and Crossing's pr...

April 28, 2023- Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about nostalgia, music, sports reporters, behavior in and around sports, Jerry Springer, the YMCA, and fitness te...

April 27, 2023- Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about human behavior, 2-1-1, their investment process, and ALICE family trends. Listen to the podcast now!

April 27, 2023- Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Bill Faber's piece in the Decatur Tribune and troubles with new trash collectors. Listen to the podcast now!

April 26, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about how grants are helping create new projects and expansions, upcoming events, Devon ticket sales, and venue...

April 26, 2023- Ameren Illinois employees, the Decatur Park District staff, and community members gathered at Fairview Park to volunteer at Tuesday's Green Thumb Give Back. "We are here just giving ba...

April 25, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Ec...

April 20, 2023 - Join The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois for the 3rd Annual Food Truck Frenzy, presented by First Mid Bank & Trust, this weekend at Fairview Park. The event, Saturday, Ap...

April 25, 2023- Decatur Police Department Chief Shane Brandel joined Byers & Co to talk about their efforts to counter the increased erratic driving noted as the biggest concern to Decatur citizen...

April 24, 2023- Shamika Madison of the Boys & Girls Club and Jaylynn Norman, a student at Eisenhower High School, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & Joe Dively on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monda...