Category Archives: News

LISTEN: South Shores Elementary School Principal Kristi Mullinix on Byers & Co
September 12, 2025 - South Shores Elementary School principal Kristi Mullinix joined Byers & Co to talk about her career as she is set to retire after this year, her thoughts on the future of the ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 12, 2025

Local Kiwanis and Decatur Housing Authority celebrate installation of new Free Little Library
September 11, 2025 - The Kiwanis Early Birds, Golden K Kiwanis, and the Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) celebrated the opening of a new Little Free Library at Decatur Housing Authority, with the goal ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 11, 2025

Hampton Inn honors those who lost their lives during 9/11 with 6th annual Memorial Stair Climb
September 11, 2025- The Hampton Inn in Mt. Zion hosted its 6th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the lives lost and lives impacted by the events of September 11th. The event was started in 202...
Lindsay Romano Sep 11, 2025

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle on 2-1-1, United Way campaigns, and the WSOY Community Food Drive
September 11, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive, Caterpillar's fun campaign events, 2-1-1, and ALICE families. Listen to the podca...
Lindsay Romano Sep 11, 2025

Community members learn more about "Adopt a School" Initiative for Decatur Public Schools
September 10, 2025 - Decatur Public Schools District 61 brought the Adopt a School initiative to the Scoville Zoo Education Center on Wednesday with the goal of building stronger partnerships between ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 11, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper gives an MLB update and previews the week of football
September 11, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about what's going on in MLB and previews another full weekend of football. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 11, 2025

LISTEN: Remembering 9/11 with former Decatur mayor Paul Osborne
September 11, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about memories of 9/11, Natalie Beck being honored, and a busy fall full of community events. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 11, 2025

Decatur Pride Fest to be held this weekend in Fairview Park to celebrate the LGTBQ+ community
September 10, 2025 - Decatur will host its annual Pride celebration in the park this year with a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, and resources. The event, which will be held Sat...
Lindsay Romano Sep 10, 2025

The 8th Annual Nick Project event returns to promote fire safety awareness on Millikin's campus
September 10, 2025 - The fire prevention initiative, The Nick Project, returns to Millikin University's campus on Wednesday, September 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Doug and Diane Oberhelman Center f...
Lindsay Romano Sep 10, 2025

The Hampton Inn to host 6th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
September 10, 2025- The Hampton Inn in Mt. Zion will host its 6th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the lives lost and lives impacted by the events of September 11th. The event was started in ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 10, 2025