Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Illini, Albert Pujols' managerial options, and MLB Playoffs
October 16, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Playoffs, Albert Pujols' managerial options, Illini football, and Illini basketball. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 16, 2025
LISTEN: Paul Osborne on Downtown Decatur nostalgia
October 16, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Downtown Decatur nostalgia, Millikin University, modern sharing of information, and journalism standards. Listen to the...
Oct 16, 2025
Millikin University to host Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Oct. 20
October 15, 2025 - Millikin University's School of Education will host its annual Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Ro...
Oct 15, 2025
Children's Museum of Illinois Launches Free Student Tutoring Program
October 15, 2025 -The Children's Museum of Illinois is introducing a new initiative called Teach the Tutor, designed to help junior high and high school students learn how to tutor younger children in...
Oct 15, 2025
Theatre Company Brings Interactive History Experience to Decatur Public Library's 150th Anniversary Celebration
October 15, 2025 - The Decatur Public Library will transform into an interactive historical adventure as it welcomes Live History for a special three-day escape room experience celebrating the library...
Oct 15, 2025
LISTEN: Preview of Hollywood Revisited coming to Millikin University
October 15, 2025 - Kate Lacy and Brian Diver of Millikin University joined Byers & Co in studio along with performers, Greg Schreiner and Joshua Finkel, via phone, to preview Hollywood Revisited c...
Oct 15, 2025
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks on her first days as DMH CEO
October 15, 2025 - DMH CEO, Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to talk about her first few days in her new role and how she is spending her initial days listening to team members and gathering infor...
Oct 15, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the expensive Dodgers rotation and the Penn State football coaching job
October 15, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Dodgers pitching staff and the Penn State football coaching job. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 15, 2025
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard talks about Boo at the Zoo and the DISC's 25th Anniversary events
October 15, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Boo at the Zoo, corporate dates at Overlook Adventure Park, the DISC's 2th anniversary, and the economi...
Oct 15, 2025
Downtown Decatur Restaurants To Host New Street Festival Aimed at Becoming Annual Event
October 14, 2025 -Several well-known Downtown Decatur food businesses are teaming up to host a new street festival with plans to make it a yearly tradition. The Downtown Decatur Fall Family Festival w...
Oct 14, 2025