Category Archives: News
Santa to Visit Transfer House in Downtown Decatur Throughout December
December 17, 2025 - Families still have time to visit Santa Claus at the Transfer House in Central Park this December. The Downtown Decatur attraction will host Santa on a few more dates leadin...
Dec 17, 2025
LISTEN: Matthew Flaten previews upcoming Millikin University events and performances
December 17, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about campus visit day, President Pribbenow's inauguration, and several upcoming live performances. Listen to th...
Dec 17, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Bears turnaround from last season and IHSA expanded football playoffs
December 17, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the remarkable turnaround for the Bears from last season and the IHSA football playoff expansion. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 17, 2025
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard recaps Trees on the Tees and talks about recent Devon announcements
December 17, 2025 - Clay Gerhard joined Byers & Co to talk about Trees on the Tees, their recent weather challenges, the Little Kritters soccer program, School's Out Day Camp, and plans for the Sc...
Dec 17, 2025
Macon County Conservation District Offering Holiday Day Camp for Children
December 16, 2025 -Rock Springs Nature Center is offering to keep the kids busy this holiday season. The Nature's Holiday Day Camp will take place on Monday, December 22 from 9am - 3pm. During this on...
Dec 16, 2025
Get Covered Illinois Extends First Open Enrollment Deadline
December 16, 2025 -Get Covered Illinois announced that Illinois residents now have until December 31 to enroll in health insurance coverage that begins January 1. The extension comes at a crucial mome...
Dec 16, 2025
Grammy Award Winner Daya to play Devon in July
December 16, 2025 -The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Grammy Award Winning Artist, Daya, will be coming to the Devon on July 2, 2026. This show IS included in the 2026 Devon season ti...
Dec 16, 2025
RESCHEDULED: Historian to give special presentation on 150 of Decatur Public Library on Dec 20th
December 16, 2025 - Historian Mark Sorenson will give a special presentation on 150 years of the Decatur Library on Saturday December 20th. The origional date of Saturday, December 13th was reschedule...
Dec 16, 2025
DMH to host blood drive with Impact Life December 30th
December 16, 2025 - Decatur Memorial Hospital will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Tuesday, December 30th. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1 at 2300 North...
Dec 16, 2025
LISTEN: Dave Wendt discusses video gaming and TIF district updates in Forsyth
December 16, 2025 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about the Village's response to winter weather, video gaming, and TIF grants. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 16, 2025