Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Heather Purdeu and Aly Delatte talk upcoming events and new animals at Scovill Zoo
July 9, 2025 - Heather Purdeu of Scovill Zoo and Aly Delatte of the Decatur Parks Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about new animals and upcoming events at Scovill Zoo. Listen to the podcast n...
Jul 09, 2025
Millikin University Fine Arts Students Sweep International Singing Auditions
July 8, 2025 - Millikin University's College of Fine Arts students are celebrating their success at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Student Auditions. Morgan Reckamp, a...
Jul 08, 2025
Decatur Police announce results of 4th of July enforcement campaign
July 8, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department made 9 impaired driving arrests, including alcohol and cannabis-related arrests, and issued 3 seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July "Drive S...
Jul 08, 2025
Adults-Only "Sip and Stroll" Coming to Scovill Zoo on July 11
July 8, 2025 - The Decatur Park District and Scovill Zoo are inviting grown-ups to enjoy a wild night out with Sip and Stroll-an adults-only evening at the zoo on Thursday, July 11. Guests 21 and olde...
Jul 08, 2025
LISTEN: Missy Batman and Kelly Day talk Do Something Great Awards
July 8, 2025 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Kelly Day of the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards where K...
Jul 08, 2025
WATCH: HIIT the DISC Challenge - Week 5, Part 2
July 8, 2025 - In part 2 of week 5, the HIIT the DISC challenge crew hit Splash Cove for some aqua-aerobics and a little friendly competition. Check out the video now!
Jul 08, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee on pharmacy closings and the Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Act
July 8, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the impacts of the Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Act and the closings of pharmacies, and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends...
Jul 08, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Bret Bielema as a potential coach of the year candidate
July 8, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about Illini football coach Bret Bielema being named as a preseason Coach of the Year candidate to watch and what is next for the St. Louis Cardinals. Listen to the po...
Jul 08, 2025
LISTEN: Kara Demirjian Huss on career pathways and business in Illinois
July 8, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss of DCC Marketing and TCCI joined Byers & Co to talk about recent honors for TCCI and her family, their educational partnerships with Richland Community College, ...
Jul 08, 2025
ISP sees increase in motorcycle crashes, encourages safety on the roads
July 7, 2025 -As summer gets into full swing, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public about the importance of motorcycle safety for everyone on the road. In just the past two weeks, IS...
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