Category Archives: News
Temporary Visitor Restrictions in Effect for Memorial Health Hospitals to Help Prevent Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
January 5, 2026 - Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses. HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur as well as other...
Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Gift Cards: Know Your Rights and What to Do With Unwanted Ones
January 5, 2026 -As the holiday season wraps up, gift cards remain one of the most common presents exchanged, but they often go unused. Illinois consumers should know that state law offers strong prot...
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LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
January 5, 2026- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts Michael Breheny & Megan Breheny-Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to talk about the Chicago Bears, and Illini sports. Listen t...
Jan 5, 2026
LISTEN: Brian Barnhart on being busy traveling around the country with both Illini teams
January 5, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about his extensive travel lately covering the Illini football team in their bowl game and the basketball team on multiple road trips, an...
Jan 5, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks NFL and College Football Playoffs
January 5, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the NFL playoff schedule, the College Football Playoffs, Illinois State playing for a national championship, and Illinois basketball. Listen to the podcast no...
Jan 5, 2026
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks about the city manager search, zoning and technology
January 5, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about New Year's Eve, grant opportunities, zoning, the city manager search, storm communications, and technology. Listen to the ...
Jan 5, 2026
Tree Recycling Effort to Support Lake Decatur Ecosystem
January 4, 2025 - The Primient Veterans Employee Resource Group, the Decatur Park District, and the City of Decatur are teaming up to support local environmental efforts through a community Christmas ...
Jan 4, 2026
LISTEN: Dr. Wayne Kent shares his experiences bringing aid to Ukraine
January 2, 2026 - Dr. Wayne Kent joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about his life in retirement, traveling to Ukraine to help those in need, and not letting noise of the past b...
Jan 2, 2026
LISTEN: Dr. David Fletcher on Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny
January 2, 2026 - Dr. David Fletcher joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about networking in the medical industry, working with athletes, and his entrepreneurial projects. Listen...
Jan 2, 2026
LISTEN: Tom Brinkoetter recaps 2025 and looks forward to the 2026 real estate market
January 2, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about the current real estate market, his thoughts on what 2026 will hold in real estate, and to highlight a...
Jan 2, 2026