Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Nicole Bateman recaps the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit
March 27, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit, local innovation, and Ag Innovation Day. Listen to the pod...
Lindsay Romano Mar 27, 2026

LISTEN: Angela Foulke previews Try the Y Day at the Decatur Family YMCA
March 27, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about Try the Y Day, a Y fundraiser at Qdoba, camp registrations, and job openings. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 27, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Illini and other B1G10 teams headed to the Elite 8
March 27, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini win over Houston and the B1G10 teams moving on to the Elite 8. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 27, 2026

LISTEN: Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin and Gladys Valentin give a Social Emotional Learning Academy update
March 27, 2026 - Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin and Gladys Valentin of the Social Emotional Learning Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about their approach to meeting students' needs and what mak...
Lindsay Romano Mar 27, 2026

Millikin Launches Accelerated Online Elementary Education Program
March 26, 2026- Millikin University has launched a new accelerated online elementary education program designed for transfer students and non-traditional learners. The program, offered through the uni...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

New EKG Equipment Improves Cardiac Care in Decatur
March 26, 2026- Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology has added new electrocardiogram, or EKG, equipment aimed at improving cardiac care for patients in the Decatur area. The equipment, funded through su...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Seeking Veterans, Guardians and Donations for 2026 Flights
March 26, 2026 - The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight is preparing for another season of honoring local veterans with trips to Washington, D.C., and is now accepting applications from eligible veterans an...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: The Moments remembers Decatur helping victims of Hurricane Katrina
March 26, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments of Decatur helping raise money to help those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle remembers the community rallying to help those impacted by the 2006 ice storms
March 26, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about impacting families with assistance and remembers the community rallying to help those impacted by the ice storms in ...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the Illini-Houston Sweet 16 game and MLB Opening Day
March 26, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini matchup with Houston and Opening Day for Major League Baseball. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026