Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman talks about area strengths in biomanufacturing and Ameren's ASAP program
December 19, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about how the area is strongly positioned in biomanufacturing with precision fermentation and a...
Dec 19, 2025
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks new programming for the new year at the Decatur Family YMCA
December 19, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about holiday hours and 2026 programming at the Decatur Family YMCA, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers documentary, and a Christmas family heirloom...
Dec 19, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on NFL excitement and player movement in college football
December 19, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the exciting NFL including the Rams-Seahawks Thursday Night Football matchup, player movement in college football, and college basketball news. Listen to th...
Dec 19, 2025
LISTEN: Nate Tallent and Tracey Daniels talk career exploration focus for Montessori Academy for Peace students
December 19, 2025 - Montessori Academy for Peace Principal, Nate Tallent, and Middle School Counselor, Tracey Daniels, joined Byers & Co to talk about their focus on career exploration through fie...
Dec 19, 2025
Macon County Sheriff's Office warns of new phone scam
December 18, 2025 - The Macon Co. Sheriff's Office is warning of a new phone scams that claims to be coming from their office. The Sheriff's office has received a few calls from citizens indicating th...
Dec 18, 2025
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December 18, 2025 -December is recognized as "National Impaired Driving Prevention Month," an awareness campaign for the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. During...
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The WSOY Community Food Drive Awards over $860,000 In Food and Funds to Local Food Pantries and Feeding Programs
December 18, 2025 - WSOY, NowDecatur, United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois, ADM, Kroger, Decatur Park District, and our community partners; Buds and Blooms, Central Illinois Media Group, Colee's Cor...
Dec 18, 2025
Decatur Baseball Club Announces Inaugural 2026 Season Schedule
December 18, 2025 -The Decatur Baseball Club has announced the release of its schedule for the 2026 inaugural season. The yet-to-be-named Decatur Baseball Club will officially open its first season at...
Dec 18, 2025
LISTEN: Byers & Co, live from Decatur Memorial Hospital
Byers and Co concludes the Century Tour, celebrating 100 years of WSOY, with a stop at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Listen to the podcast now!Paul Lidy of the DMH Foundation and Mark Wood, new Chair of ...
Dec 18, 2025
Decatur Conference Center to host New Year's Eve Gala
December 17, 2025 - A New Year's Eve gala is scheduled for December 31 at the Decatur Conference Center, offering attendees a buffet dinner, drink options, and a midnight countdown to welcome 2026. Th...
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