Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe recaps her trip to the Vatican and meeting the Pope
April 6, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about her recent trip to the Vatican and her opportunity to meet the Pope with other Illinois mayors. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 06, 2026
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny talks weekend sports, Easter, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
April 6, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the golf, the Illini, the Cardinals, Easter, Artemis II, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 06, 2026
Officials Urge Residents to Call 811 During Safe Digging Month
April 5, 2026- State officials are reminding Illinois residents to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects as part of Safe Digging Month. The annual campaign, highlighted by a proclamati...
Apr 05, 2026
Maroa-Forsyth Student Named Among Top Illinois FFA Leaders
April 5, 2026- A student from Maroa-Forsyth High School has been recognized as one of the top student leaders in Illinois agriculture. Gehrig Bunselmeyer was named a Top 10 Section President by the Il...
Apr 05, 2026
Bright Futures Gala to Support Richland Community College Students
April 5, 2026- Richland Community College will host its Bright Futures Gala on Thursday, April 30, at the Shilling Community Education Center. The circus-themed event will raise funds to support stude...
Apr 05, 2026
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks Illini fandom and anticipation ahead of the Final Four
April 3, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the excitement around the Fighting Illini making it to the NCAA Final Four, the anticipation for the game, and the history of great Il...
Apr 03, 2026
LISTEN: Tom Brinkoetter on the current local real estate market
April 3, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the current state of the real estate market and to highlight a completely renovated home. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 03, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper sets the stage for the Final Four and offers what the Fighting Illini will need to do to win
April 3, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the atmosphere around the Fighting Illini and what they will need to do to win in their Final Four matchup with UConn. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 03, 2026
Turner Measure Aims to Support Small Business Investment
April 2, 2026 - State Sen. Doris Turner is advancing legislation aimed at helping small businesses reinvest in growth and expansion. The proposal, Senate Bill 3614, would create a new account allowing...
Apr 02, 2026
Decatur Police launch new online tool to access police activity
April 2, 2026 - The Decatur Police Department has launched a new online tool designed to give residents access to police activity across the city. The platform, called Citizen Connect, replaces the de...
Apr 02, 2026