Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about the evolution of the Illini's basketball team this season and Tiger Woods
April 1, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the evolution of the Illini basketball team over the season and the recent troubles of Tiger Woods. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews the Critter Easter Egg Hunt at Scovill Zoo
April 1, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Critter Easter Egg Hunt, Scovill Zoo and Overlook Adventure Park openings, Ladies Golf Clinic, and Dev...
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

ImpactLife to Host Multiple Community Blood Drives Across Central Illinois
March 31, 2026- ImpactLife is partnering with local organizations to host a series of community blood drives in Decatur and Niantic throughout April. The first drive is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7,...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

Turner Measure Aims to Expand Agricultural Education Access in Illinois
March 31, 2026- State Sen. Doris Turner has advanced legislation in the Illinois Senate aimed at expanding access to agricultural education programs across the state. The proposal, Senate Bill 3226, w...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

Oglesby Mansion to Host Educational Play for Fifth Grade Students
March 31, 2026- The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will host its annual educational play for fifth grade students from April 27 through May 1, 2026. This year's production, "Grant Visits the Ogle...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

UW's Power of the Purse to Benefit Local Youth Programs
March 31, 2026 - United Way of Decatur & Mid Illinois will host its inaugural Power of the Purse event on Thursday, April 9, at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. The event will benefit Dolly Parton'...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

Journey to the Cross Exhibit Opens to Public in Mt. Zion this Good Friday
March 31, 2026- Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will host a self-guided interactive exhibit titled "Journey to the Cross" on Good Friday, April 3. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in t...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026 jordache / Depositphotos.com

LISTEN: Byers & Co live from Good Samaritan Inn- Good Sam announces meeting $410,000 fundraising goal
March 31, 2026 - Thanks to the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Byers & Co was live from the Good Samaritan Inn. Good Sam has announced they have exceeded its $410,000 fundraising goal than...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

LISTEN: Mike Claiborne on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
March 30, 2026- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett, Joe Dively, & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid M...
Lindsay Romano Mar 30, 2026

Russell Dickerson to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert
March 30, 2026 - Russell Dickerson is scheduled to perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The concert will serve as the annual 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert in partne...
Lindsay Romano Mar 30, 2026