Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Knicks-Cavs Game 1 and Morez Johnson
May 20, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Knicks win over the Cavs in game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals, Morez Johnson's decision to stay in the NBA Draft, and how college rosters are bei...
Lindsay Romano May 20, 2026

LISTEN: Memorial Day weekend events and activities with Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard
May 20, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about how the district has prepared for openings and events around Memorial Day and upcoming activities for famil...
Lindsay Romano May 20, 2026

IDOT Expands Roadside Cleanup Efforts, Urges Public to "Put a Lid on Litter"
May 19, 2026 - The Illinois Department of Transportation is increasing roadside litter cleanup efforts across the state this spring and summer while encouraging residents to help reduce trash along hi...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2026 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com

Deering Launches Summer Reading Program for K-5 Students
May 19, 2026 - State Representative Regan Deering is encouraging local students to participate in her summer reading program, "Reading Plants a Seed," aimed at keeping children engaged in reading duri...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2026

LISTEN: Jerry Culp and Robin Caceres preview the second annual Wine in the Wild at Historic Woodbine Farm
May 19, 2026 - Jerry Culp and Robin Caceres of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about the second annual Wine in the Wild at historic Woodbine Farm and how the fundr...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2026

LISTEN: Natalie Beck and Dr. Dana Ray share what HICF learned at Building Together 2026 in Seattle
May 19, 2026 - Natalie Beck and Dr. Dana Ray of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about their recent trip to the Building Together national conference, hosted by...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2026

LISTEN: Dale Colee talks RCC Graduation and previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends
May 19, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the recent Richland Community College graduation and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Wemby, the NBA Playoffs, and Andrej Stojakovic
May 19, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the NBA Playoffs with Game 1 between the Thunder and Spurs and the Knicks and Cavaliers matchup, plus gives an update on Andrej Stojakovic. Listen to the podcast...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2026

LISTEN: Meet Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholar of the Year Will Grohne with Karla Miller
May 19, 2026 - Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank and Mt. Zion High School 2026 graduate, Will Grohne, joined Byers & Co to talk about why Will was selected as the Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholar...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2026

City of Decatur Earns "Partner in Peace" Certification Through Human Trafficking Prevention Training
May 18, 2026 - The City of Decatur has been certified as a "Partner in Peace" after completing training aimed at improving awareness and response to human trafficking in the community. City employees,...
Lindsay Romano May 18, 2026