Category Archives: News
Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity Pauses Operations
November 23, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity announced that they will temporarily pause all operations through the end of this year. This includes the ReStore and Ch...
Nov 23, 2025
Decatur Public Library to Host "Guess Who's Coming to Town?" Holiday Event for Children
November 23, 2025 -The Decatur Public Library will host a free children's holiday event titled "Guess Who's Coming to Town?" on Wednesday, December 3 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the Children'...
Nov 23, 2025
City to provide regular drought updates, encourages voluntary conservation
November 23, 2025 - With a few days of rain this weekend, and a chance for more this week, the City of Decatur is reducing the Stage 1 Water Rationing to voluntary while requesting that all water cust...
Nov 23, 2025
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman talks about cost of living and quality of life being positive factors for businesses considering Decatur
November 21, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about their newsletter, TCCI's updated facilities and programs, the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summi...
Nov 21, 2025
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks about the YMCA's Ho Ho Hold Your Weight Challenge
November 21, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their Ho Ho Hold Your Weight Challenge at The Y and to open sealed baseball cards from the 80's. Listen...
Nov 21, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the new Illini basketball recruiting commitment
November 21, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini landing another basketball recruit, the Bears-Steelers game, and Maroa-Forsyth's playoff game. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 21, 2025
Baum Elementary celebrates 50 years and recieves book vending machine donation from Rotary
November 20, 2025 - Michael E. Baum Elementary School celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special school-wide assembly and community open house Thursday. The 50th anniversary celebration featured g...
Nov 20, 2025
Santa Shuffle to Lead Decatur Christmas Parade
November 20, 2025 - The Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle will kick off this year's Christmas parade with 100 runners dressed as the man himself. Participants will start near the Law Enforcement Center on Fran...
Nov 20, 2025
Oglesby Mansion to Host November Open House
November 20, 2025- The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion and Museum will hold its November open house on Sunday, November 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The mansion is located at 421 West William Street ...
Nov 20, 2025
LISTEN: Debbie Bogle gives a United Way update on Dine United and campaigns
November 20, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Dine United, business campaigns, entertainment, and Thanksgiving. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 20, 2025