Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks WSOY Community Food Drive and the city manager position
September 29, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive, a busy weekend of sports, the city manager position, and city council business. Listen t...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

LISTEN: Bill Lehmann and Gary and Andy Birschbach talk about long standing support of the WSOY Community Food Drive
September 29, 2025 - Bill Lehmann of JTnet, and Gary and Andy Birschbach of McDonald's joined Byers & Co to talk about their long standing support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the p...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

LISTEN: Kara Demirjian Huss talks Food Drive and crowd atmosphere at the Illini-USC game
September 29, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss joined Byers & Co to talk about the crowd atmosphere at the Illini-USC game and supporting the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

Millikin University Recognized Among Top Regional Colleges in 2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
September 28, 2025 -Millikin University has once again been recognized as one of the Midwest's top colleges in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, affirming its commitment to academic exce...
Lindsay Romano Sep 28, 2025

NECF hosts 7th Annual "Farm to Fund" to Support Local Hunger Relief
September 28, 2025- Merchant Street in downtown Decatur was the setting for a community-focused evening on Saturday as the 7th Annual Farm to Fund dinner took place to support Northeast Community Fund...
Lindsay Romano Sep 28, 2025

AFib Awareness Month Highlights Risks, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
September 28, 2025 -Throughout September, National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month has been drawing attention to a heart condition that affects millions nationwide. AFib is the most common ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 28, 2025 katerynakon / Depositphotos.com

Community invited to cops, coffee, and cameras on September 30th
September 28, 2025 - The community is invited to participate in a Cops, Coffee and Cameras event on Tuesday, September 30th from 7:30am to 9:30am. The social meet and greet will take place at McDonald...
Lindsay Romano Sep 28, 2025

LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks music festivals, Illini disappointment and aqua weights
September 26, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about going to a music festival, the Illini and CorMax aqua weights used at the Decatur Family YMCA. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 26, 2025

LISTEN: Nicole Bateman on iFAB's recent visit from NSCEB and Tammy Duckworth
September 26, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about an important visit by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology and US ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 26, 2025

LISTEN: Ryan Campbell and Tony Piraino on how Brinkoetter uses technology to serve clients
September 26, 2025 - Ryan Campbell and Tony Piraino of Brinkoetter Realtors joined Byers & Co to talk about how they have embraced technology and are using it to serve their clients as they celebr...
Lindsay Romano Sep 26, 2025