Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Brewers sweep on the Dodgers, Bears injuries, and the Fighting Illini
October 16, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series, Chicago Bears injury updates ahead of their matchup in Atlanta, Fighti...
Lindsay Romano Oct 16, 2026

LISTEN: Shauna Bohlmann and Shanna Gonzalez talk industry certifications and career programs in DPS 61
October 16, 2026 - Shauna Bohlmann and Shanna Gonzalez of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about industry certifications and career programs, college and career readiness, and community partnershi...
Lindsay Romano Oct 16, 2026

LISTEN: Teenage author Jace Wamser on writing "Carry On" after the loss of his father
October 16, 2026 - Teenage author, Jace Wamser of Cerro Gordo, joined Byers & Co to talk about his book, "Carry On", that deals with the loss of his father to suicide, how he is using scripture to...
Lindsay Romano Oct 16, 2026

Children's Museum of Illinois Hosting Halloween CeleBOOration October 25
October 15, 2026 - The Children's Museum of Illinois will host its annual Halloween CeleBOOration Sunday, October 25th, from noon to 5 p.m. in Decatur. The family-friendly event will feature a rubber ...
Lindsay Romano Oct 15, 2026

ADM Employees Deliver 300 Lunches to Farmers During Harvest
October 15, 2026 - ADM employees in Decatur delivered 300 lunches to farmers and truck drivers during the busy harvest season. On October 13, nearly a dozen employees from ADM's Carbon Capture Sequest...
Lindsay Romano Oct 15, 2026

Decatur Launches Free Neighborhood Cleanup Program
October 15, 2026 - The City of Decatur is launching a targeted neighborhood cleanup program that will allow residents in selected areas to dispose of unwanted household items for free. The program is ...
Lindsay Romano Oct 15, 2026 dimas8308 / Depositphotos.com

Bigfoot Hike Coming to Rock Springs
October 15, 2026 - Think you've got what it takes to find Bigfoot? The Macon County Conservation District is inviting the curious to Rock Springs for a nighttime Bigfoot Hike on Friday, October 23rd a...
Lindsay Romano Oct 15, 2026

LISTEN: Tupper talks MLB and Illini Basketball and Football on Tupper on Sports
October 15, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks MLB and Illini Basketball and Football during Tupper on Sports on Byers & Co. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 15, 2026

Illinois Marketplace Health Insurance Rates to Rise 14.1% in 2027
October 14, 2026 - Illinoisans shopping for health insurance through the Get Covered Illinois Marketplace will see an average statewide rate increase of 14.1 percent for 2027. The Illinois Department ...
Lindsay Romano Oct 14, 2026

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois to host Lead Like a Girl event honoring Shelith Hansbro
October 14, 2026 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will host its 19th annual Lead Like a Girl celebration on Wednesday, October 21st at 6 p.m. at the Country Club of Decatur. Formerly known as Diamond...
Lindsay Romano Oct 14, 2026