Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle gives a United Way ALICE update
May 28, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about ALICE family data, the Decatur Area Arts Council's mid-century modern show, and summer. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano May 28, 2026

LISTEN: Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb preview Form & Function: A Mid-Century Time Capsule exhibit at the Decatur Area Arts Council
May 28, 2026 - Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming gallery exhibit, Form & Function: A Mid-Century Time Capsule, and ...
Lindsay Romano May 28, 2026

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on her decision to run for re-election
May 28, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about her decision to announce her candidacy for re-election and some items of importance for her as mayor. Listen to the podcast n...
Lindsay Romano May 28, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Andrej Stojakovic' decision to return to the Illini and a notable night of MLB
May 28, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about Andrej Stojakovic' decision to return to the Fighting Illini, the Cubs breaking their losing streak, the Cardinals losing a near no-hitter, and the White Sox win...
Lindsay Romano May 28, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne talks mayoral candidates and property taxes
May 28, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about mayoral candidates and property taxes. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano May 28, 2026

Macon County Conservation Foundation Brings Back "Wine in the Wild" Fundraiser for Second Year
May 27, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation Foundation will host the second annual Wine in the Wild fundraising event on Saturday, June 13 at Woodbine Farm outside Dalton City. This year's event also...
Lindsay Romano May 27, 2026

Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations Launches 8 Weeks of Hands-On Summer Camps for Grades 4-12
May 27, 2026 - This summer, Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations is inviting students to step away from passive screen time and into a world of creativity, invention, and hands-on learning with its 2026 S...
Lindsay Romano May 27, 2026

Decatur Public Schools, Teacher Union Ratify New Three-Year Contract Agreement
May 27, 2026 - Decatur Public Schools District 61 and the Decatur Education Association have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that will remain in effect through 2029. District officials ...
Lindsay Romano May 27, 2026

Decatur Crash Survivor Amber Hooker to Release Inspirational Book at Public Event Saturday
May 27, 2026 -Decatur crash survivor Amber Hooker will publicly release her new inspirational book, "Impact: From Crash to Coma to Comeback," during a special event Saturday at Millikin University. Th...
Lindsay Romano May 27, 2026

LISTEN: Millikin and DMH talk career pathways with nursing scholarships
May 27, 2026 - Dr. Dean Pribbenow and Dr. Teresa Gulley of Millikin University, and Tanya Andricks and Paul Lidy of Decatur Memorial Hospital, joined Byers & Co to talk about scholarships availabl...
Lindsay Romano May 27, 2026