Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Cars and Coffee's Steve Wright on Byers & Co
June 13, 2025 - Steve Wright joined Byers & Co to talk about how Cars and Coffee helps numerous local organizations annually by raising money during monthly car cruise-ins from April to October. L...
Lindsay Romano Jun 13, 2025

Illinois State Fair Announces parade theme "Adventure Awaits"
June 12, 2025 - The Illinois State Fair has announced the theme for this year's fair, "Adventure Awaits." This theme also sets the stage for one of Springfield's favorite traditions: the Illinois Stat...
Lindsay Romano Jun 12, 2025 Illinois State Fair // Illinois.gov

The Salvation Army Launches Summer Day Camp for Local Youth
June 12, 2025 -This summer, The Salvation Army has opened its doors to students from kindergarten through 12th grade for an 8-week Summer Day Camp . The camp, which is currently underway, runs Monday ...
Lindsay Romano Jun 12, 2025

LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
June 12, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about volunteers in the community and their approach to supporting ALICE families. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jun 12, 2025

LISTEN: Chuck Kuhle, Mark Huss, and Penn Shade discuss Women's Pro Tennis Tournament on Byers & Co
June 12, 2025 -Chuck Kuhle, Mark Huss, and Penn Shade joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championship held at Fairview Park. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jun 12, 2025

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
June 12, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about memories of Chap's Amusement Park, other amenities Decatur currently has, V8, and low turnout in municipal elections. List...
Lindsay Romano Jun 12, 2025

Nominations open for 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
June 11, 2025 -Do you know someone who has left a lasting mark on the outdoors in Illinois? The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame clas...
Lindsay Romano Jun 11, 2025

Enter IDOT's photo contest to showcase transportation in Illinois
June 11, 2025 -It's back. For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is offering an opportunity to highlight how transportation connects communities with a photo contes...
Lindsay Romano Jun 11, 2025

LISTEN: Crossing's Tanya Andricks on Byers & Co
June 11, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are serving children and families with their Crossing Kids program, their approach at being a one-sto...
Lindsay Romano Jun 11, 2025

LISTEN: Five Cities Baroque Festival's Nate Widelitz on Byers & Co
June 11, 2025 - Visiting Instructor of Choral Music Education at Millikin University, Nate Widelitz, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Five Cities Baroque Festival that brings performances of 17...
Lindsay Romano Jun 11, 2025