Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Jack Kruse, Trading Manager for ADM Originations
In this episode of the NowDecatur ADM All Access Podcast Series, Jack Kruse, Trading Manager for ADM Origination, discusses the Central Illinois harvest, the importance of staying connected with farme...
Lindsay Romano Oct 12, 2026

LISTEN: Brian Barnhart reacts to the Fighting Illini's wild win over Michigan State
October 12, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's win over Michigan State and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 12, 2026

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny on the community reaction to the Oasis Day Center closing
October 12, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the recent closing of the Oasis Day Center and the upcoming press conference on the topic. Listen to th...
Lindsay Romano Oct 12, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about the Fighting Illini win at Michigan State and the Bears loss to Green Bay
October 12, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the wild Fighting Illini win at Michigan State and a bad loss for the Chicago Bears at Green Bay. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 12, 2026

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny discusses the Oasis Day Center closing and exploring solutions
October 12, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the weekend of sports and efforts being made to help those impacted by the closing of the Oasis Day Center. Listen to the podcast n...
Lindsay Romano Oct 12, 2026

Salvation Army to Host Second Annual Pumpkins & Praise Trunk-or-Treat
October 11, 2026 - Families throughout the Decatur area are invited to the second annual Pumpkins & Praise trunk-or-treat event hosted by The Salvation Army Tuesday, October 27th. The family-frien...
Lindsay Romano Oct 11, 2026 jctabb / Depositphotos.com

IDNR Offering Free CWD Testing Kits to Illinois Deer Hunters
October 11, 2026 - Illinois deer hunters will have a new option for testing harvested deer for chronic wasting disease during the 2026 fall hunting season. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources...
Lindsay Romano Oct 11, 2026 brokinhrt2 / CC

IDPH Urges Illinois Residents to Check Measles Vaccination Status
October 11, 2026 - The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging residents to check their measles vaccination status and get vaccinated if needed as measles cases increase across the country. IDP...
Lindsay Romano Oct 11, 2026 milastokerpro / Depositphotos.com

Illinois Marks October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 11, 2026 - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Illinois, with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology encouraging residents to take steps to protect their personal informa...
Lindsay Romano Oct 11, 2026 Richard Patterson / CC

LISTEN: Angela Foulke details her first time volunteering at the WSOY Community Food Drive
October 9, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about her experience volunteering at the WSOY Community Food Drive, their search for their new Executive Direct...
Lindsay Romano Oct 9, 2026