Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the MLB Playoffs and the Illini's need to win over Michigan State
October 9, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Playoffs and the Illini matchup at Michigan State. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 9, 2026

LISTEN: DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody and DEA President Sam Mills talk about the start of the new school year
October 9, 2026 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody and Decatur Education Association President Sam Mills joined Byers & Co to talk about how the new administration and teachers' union a...
Lindsay Romano Oct 9, 2026

Oglesby Mansion to Host Presentation on Governor Richard Oglesby October 10
October 8, 2026 - The Governor Richard James Oglesby Mansion in Decatur will host a special presentation Saturday, October 10th, as part of the Ogen Historic Speaker Series. Mikito Muroya will present...
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026

Illinois Mobile DMV Program Surpasses 62,000 Transactions Since 2023
October 8, 2026 - The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV program has completed more than 62,000 transactions at events across the state since January 2023. The program has held more than 1,700 e...
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026

Macon County Health Department offers final clinic ahead of October 15 school health deadline
October 8, 2026 - Families who still need to complete school physicals, immunizations or lead testing have a final upcoming opportunity at the Macon County Health Department. Illinois requires proof o...
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026

Heritage Behavioral Health Center to Permanently Close Oasis Program After 26 Years
October 8, 2026 -Heritage Behavioral Health Center says it will sunset its Oasis program after more than 26 years of providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. ...
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026

Illinois Fire Marshal Urges Safe Charging During Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2026- The Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe charging habits during Fire Prevention Week, October 4th through 10th. This year's theme is "Charge into Fire S...
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026 malpetr / Depositphotos.com

LISTEN: Community partnership training opportunities at Millikin University
October 8, 2026 - Julienne Shields and John Palmer of Millikin University, Mirinda Rothrock of the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Millikin alum, Hope Tucker of Brinkoetter, joined Byers &am...
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the Divisional round of the MLB Playoffs and previews Illinois-Michigan State
October 8, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Division Series Playoffs, the Illini matchup with Michigan State, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne talks political integrity and special moments at the WSOY Community Food Drive
October 8, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Penny Severns and integrity in politics, methods of promoting Decatur back in the 1940's, newspapers, and the WSOY Commu...
Lindsay Romano Oct 8, 2026