Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman talks about Decatur getting noticed in the biotechnology world
August 8, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about Innovafeed, Decatur getting recognized for biotechnology, and efforts to connect education w...
Aug 08, 2025
LISTEN: Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
August 8, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini, a book about Red Grange, Sports Illustrated for Kids trading cards, and upcoming entertainment...
Aug 08, 2025
LISTEN: Real estate market update with Tom Brinkoetter and Jenny Lambdin
August 8, 2025 - Tom Brinkoetter and Jenny Lambdin joined Byers & Co to talk about the current real estate market and to highlight a spectacular spacious home. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 08, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the shortage of high school officials and another Australian punter joining the Illini
August 8, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the shortage of high school sports officials and the Illini football team adding another Australian punter. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 08, 2025
LISTEN: DPS 61 talks about security partnerships and new policies for the upcoming school year
August 8, 2025 - Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark, Maria Robertson, and Valdimir Talley of Decatur Public Schools District 61, and Scott Rosenbery of the Decatur Police Department joined Byers & ...
Aug 08, 2025
Secretary of State legislation to enhance protections for IL libraries signed into law
August 7, 2025 - Bipartisan legislation drafted by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias designed to improve security at libraries and enhance safety for librarians was recently signed into la...
Aug 07, 2025
Senator Doris Turner secures over $3 million in additional funding for Central Illinois schools
August 7, 2025 -State Senator Doris Turner announced eight school districts across Central Illinois will receive over $3 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the sta...
Aug 07, 2025
LISTEN: Debbie Bogle talks about the United Way's busy summer and upcoming campaigns
August 7, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about the busy summer, Caterpillar's campaign, and classic entertainment. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 07, 2025
LISTEN: Ashton Dukeman previews the MCCD 41st Annual Astronomy Jamboree
August 7, 2025 - Ashton Dukeman of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about the 41st Annual Astronomy Jamboree at Friends Creek Conservation Center. Listen to the pod...
Aug 07, 2025
LISTEN: Matt Snyder and Tom Noonan preview the school year at St. Teresa High School
August 7, 2025 - St. Teresa Principal Matt Snyder and Assistant Principal Tom Noonan joined Byers & Co to talk about their new roles, their educational focus, and the student experience at St. T. ...
Aug 07, 2025