Category Archives: News

Millikin students and ADM to team up for Day of Service during Student Welcome Week
August 19, 2025 - ADM and Millikin University are partnering up to give back to the Decatur community as part of Millikin's annual Day of Service on Thursday from 10am to noon. ADM Decatur volunteers ...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

Memorial Cancer Care and SIU Dermatology to offer free skin cancer screening
August 19, 2025 - Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur and SIU Dermatology will partner to offer a free community skin cancer screening event from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at Memorial CancerCare,...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

New law from Sen. Doris Turner aims to combat deed fraud
August 19, 2025 - Property owners will be alerted when a deed or similar document has been filed on their property under a new law spearheaded by State Senate Doris Turner in an effort to combat deed ...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

LISTEN: Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39 on new hires to help with security and AI
August 19, 2025 - Jill Reedy, Shemuel Sanders, Shane Brandel, and Holly Kelly of the Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39 joined Byers & Co to talk about their increased efforts in student...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

LISTEN: Andrea Gerhard and Gina Taylor talk about the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation's support of RCC's EnRich
August 19, 2025 - Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Gina Taylor of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about the EnRich program's impact and why the...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends
August 19, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the new Say Wow catering business and their monthly Richland Community College update. Liste...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Illini football ticket sellouts, Illini basketball, and Chicago Cubs struggles
August 19, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the fast moving Illini football tickets, the non-conference Illini basketball schedule, the Cubs' hitting woes, and Kyle Tucker getting a break. Listen to the...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

LISTEN: Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth talks plans for the former Pier 1 building
August 19, 2025 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about their summer markets, commercial developments, and updates on bike trail and roadwork developments. Listen to...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

LISTEN: Kyle May talks upcoming runs and fall clothing coming to Fleet Feet
August 19, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about some fun recent trips, learning from big retail stores, upcoming running events, and fall clothing. Listen to the podcast n...
Lindsay Romano Aug 19, 2025

Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra to host Labor Day Pops concert at the Devon Sept 1st
August 18, 2025 - The Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra will host their annual Labor Day Pops concert at the Devon on September 1st at 6pm. The theme this year is The Fabric of America. Led by guest...
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025