Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Missy Batman and Kip Reiss talk end of year giving with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
December 16, 2025 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Kip Reiss of LifeMap Wealth Management joined Byers & Co to talk about end of year giving, qualified charitable d...
Dec 16, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Holiday Open House events at Dale's Southlake Pharmacy and Colee's Corner Drugs
December 16, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the star lighting at HSHS St. Mary's, the impact of weather on small businesses, their Holiday Open House events, a new shipment of F...
Dec 16, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Illini bowl game availability, NFL injuries, and Illini basketball news
December 16, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about Illini bowl game availability, the passing of Coach Mike White, the Bears win over the Browns, major NFL injuries, the Illini basketball loss to Nebraska, t...
Dec 16, 2025
LISTEN: David Lane and Eagle Scout Isabella Springer talk about amazing opportunities in scouting
December 16, 2025 - David Lane of Scouting America, and Eagle Scout, Isabella Springer, joined Byers & Co to talk about what scouting has to offer and Isabella's experiences in scouting that inclu...
Dec 16, 2025
LISTEN: Kyle May talks holiday hours, gifts and deals at Fleet Feet
December 16, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about holiday hours, gifts and deals, and his hobby of baking sourdough bread. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 16, 2025
LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
December 15, 2025- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts Michael Breheny & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, the Chicago Bears, and Illini sports. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 15, 2025
Country Star Lee Brice coming to the Devon
December 15, 2025 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Country Music Singer and Songwriter, Lee Brice, will be coming to the Devon on July 30, 2026. This show IS included in the 2026 ...
Dec 15, 2025
IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois
December 15, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued its first-ever comprehensive report on how alcohol is used, and sometimes misused, by Illinois residents. The report, ent...
Dec 15, 2025 Kimery Davis / CC
Il Lottery reminding gift givers that Lotto is not for kids
December 15, 2025 - With the holiday gift-giving season underway, the Illinois Lottery is reminding players that lottery games are for grown-ups - not kids. This holiday season, the Illinois Lottery i...
Dec 15, 2025 "A lottery player has scratched a winning ticket which rests on a dollar bill background. The 7 in the Winning Number box matches the 7 mid-frame, resulting in a $1.00 win.A related image from my portfolio:aA"
Theatre 7 and Decatur Area Arts Council reschedule "It's A Wonderful Life" radio show
December 4, 2025 - Theatre 7, in cooperation with the Decatur Area Arts Council will present a radio play based on "It's A Wonderful Life" on December 20th. The show was rescheduled from December 13th...
Dec 14, 2025