Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers and Co
December 16, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Shop with a Cop, football, and the Illini. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 16, 2024
Congresswoman Budzinski announces $266,000 in Federal grants to local law enforcement
December 15, 2024 - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) has announced that law enforcement agencies in Sangamon County, Macon County and Champaign County will receive a combined $266,129 from the U....
Dec 15, 2024
Jami Fawley appointed Executive Director of Decatur Area Arts Council
December 15, 2024 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announce the appointment of Jami Fawley as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Fawley, a Decatur native, returns to the Arts Co...
Dec 15, 2024
Decatur Police warn of dangers of distracted driving
December 15, 2024 - The Decatur Police Department recently concluded a 6-week focused enforcement operation targeting distracted driving, with a particular emphasis on cell phone usage behind the whee...
Dec 15, 2024
Macon County CASA to become Heartland CASA with program expansion
December 15, 2024 - Macon County CASA has announced an expansion into neighboing Christian and Moulrtie counties, along with a name change to Heartland CASA. Macon County CASA stands for Court Appoint...
Dec 15, 2024
Decatur Police spread Christmas Cheer with Shop with A Cop program
December 15, 2024 - This weekend, over 80 local children were treated with a Christmas shopping spree thanks to officers of the Decatur Police Department and PDPA Unit #39. For nearly 20 years, Shop w...
Dec 15, 2024
LISTEN: Montessori Academy for Peace on Byers & Co
December 13, 2024 - Nate Talent and Temethia Joyner of Montessori Academy for Peace joined Byers & Co to talk about what makes their school special and fundraising for their outdoor education trip...
Dec 14, 2024
LISTEN: New DAAC Executive Director Jami Fawley on Byers & Co
December 13, 2024 - Jami Fawley joined Byers & Co to talk about her being named the new Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 14, 2024
Heritage receives over 43.8 Million in Healthcare Transformation Capital Investment Grant
December 12, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) have awarded Heritage Behavioral Health Center a Healthcare Transfo...
Dec 12, 2024
Qdoba Mexican Eats to open in Decatur on December 18th
December 12, 2024 - Qdoba Mexican Eats will open its newest location in Decatur on December 18th at 3012 North Water St. Qdoba, which has been named by USA Today 10Best Awards as the nation's "Best Fa...
Dec 12, 2024