Category Archives: News

Turner Pushes Measure to Expand Awareness of Agricultural Education Programs
March 8, 2026 -Senator Doris Turner is advancing legislation aimed at increasing awareness and access to agricultural education programs across Illinois. The proposal, Senate Bill 3226, would require ...
Lindsay Romano Mar 08, 2026

Illinois Fire Marshal Urges Residents to Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
March 8, 2026 - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to test and inspect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms now that Daylight Saving Time has begun. Clocks moved forward ...
Lindsay Romano Mar 08, 2026 Jenn Durfey / CC

Macon County Fair to Host Free Farmer's Breakfast
March 8, 2026 - The Macon County Fair will host its annual Farmer's Breakfast on Friday, March 13, offering a free meal and agricultural presentations for members of the local farming community. The e...
Lindsay Romano Mar 08, 2026

LISTEN: Angela Foulke on Livestrong at the YMCA and watching sports
March 6, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about Illini basketball, auto racing, and the Livestrong program at the YMCA. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 06, 2026

LISTEN: Tom Brinkoetter on the local real estate market at the beginning of 2026
March 6, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the state of the local real estate market and to highlight a home with premium features. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 06, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Illini Women win and early big moves for the Chicago Bears
March 6, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini Women's win and the reshaping of the Chicago Bears. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 06, 2026

LISTEN: MacArthur High School Girls Sectional Champions on Byers & Co
March 6, 2026 - MacArthur High School Girls Basketball Head Coach JaDawn Bryant and student athletes, Lexi Meyer and Journee Wilson joined Byers & Co to talk about winning the first sectional cham...
Lindsay Romano Mar 06, 2026

Richland Foundation Delivers Books to Local Students Ahead of Theatre Production
March 5, 2026- The Richland Community College Foundation distributed more than 500 copies of the children's book James and the Giant Peach to local elementary school students this week as part of acti...
Lindsay Romano Mar 05, 2026

Joe Nichols and Rodney Atkins to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
March 5, 2026 - Country artists Joe Nichols and Rodney Atkins are scheduled to perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Aug. 7. The concert is presented in partnership with the Macon County Farm...
Lindsay Romano Mar 05, 2026

Central Illinois Media Group to host 2026 Kids Fest March 7th
March 5, 2026 - Central Illinois Media Group will host the 2026 CIMG Kid's Fest, presented by State Farm Insurance Agents Melanie and Al Schelling on Saturday March 7th. The event will be held from 9a...
Lindsay Romano Mar 05, 2026