Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Mark Tupper details the Illini football team trip to Las Vegas
July 23, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini football team's trip to Las Vegas, the Brewers win streak being snapped, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' struggles. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 23, 2025
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard talks about new animals events at Scovill Zoo
July 23, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the heat, the Famous Idaho Potato Tour stop and new animals at Scovill Zoo, DISC news, and a busy weekend ...
Jul 23, 2025
Ticket Offices to Offer Extended Hours Ahead of the Fair
July 22, 2025 - With longer hours and discounted prices, the Illinois State Fair is offering more chances to save money on state fair fun. The Illinois State Fair Grandstand Box Office will be open ex...
Jul 22, 2025
LISTEN: Do Something Great Awards honoree Rev. Courtney Carson with Missy Batman and Tamika Thomas
July 22, 2025 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Rev. Courtney Carson and Tamika Thomas of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about the work of upli...
Jul 22, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee Previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends
July 22, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the Stone Thrown Forward golf outing and updates from the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce...
Jul 22, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the start of football and the NL Central
July 22, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the beginning of football camps at all levels, the Cubs and Cardinals, and the first place Milwaukee Brewers. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 22, 2025
LISTEN: Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture previews the State Fair
July 22, 2025 - Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Jerry Costello II joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of agriculture to the state of Illinois and to preview the Illin...
Jul 22, 2025
LISTEN: Danielle Diskey on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 21, 2025- Danielle Diskey, YMCA director of development and marketing, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the YMCA's upcoming Backpac...
Jul 21, 2025
Listen: Dustin Bradshaw on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 21, 2025- Dustin Bradshaw, Manager of the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & John Ellis to talk about the featured acts at the Devon Amphitheater this week. Listen t...
Jul 21, 2025
Planning an Out-of-State Car Purchase? IL Department of Revenue reminding residents of vehicle tax rules
July 21, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding residents that when purchasing a vehicle from another state, sales or use tax is generally due where the vehicle will be register...
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