Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Franklin Grove Elementary update with Heather England, Julie Turner, and Natasha Young
November 7, 2025 - Heather England, Julie Turner, and Natasha Young of Franklin Grove Elementary School joined Byers & Co to talk about their approach, how they support students, family events, an...
Nov 7, 2025
Annual Candlelight Tour Illuminates Life at the Homestead Prairie Farm
November 6, 2025 - Experience the Homestead Prairie Farm after dark during the annual Candlelight Tour on Saturday, November 8. This special event open house will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Ro...
Nov 6, 2025
U of I Extension to host "Pumpkin Smash" event for your to recycle old pumpkins Nov 8th
November 6, 2025 -Area residents looking for an environmentally friendly way to dispose of their pumpkins after Halloween can take part in a free recycling event hosted by the University of Illinois E...
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D'oh, a Deer: Drivers Urged to Watch for Deer during peak mating season
November 6-The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding drivers to stay alert for deer as peak mating season continues through December. Deer ar...
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Millikin University School of Music Announces 2025-26 Faculty Recital Series
November 6, 2025-Millikin University's School of Music will present its 2025-26 Faculty Recital Series, featuring three performances that showcase the talents of Millikin's music faculty. Each recital...
Nov 6, 2025
St. John's Lutheran Church Presents "Follow That Star" Living Nativity
November 6, 2025-St. John's Lutheran Church will host its annual Follow That Star Living Nativity on November 22 and 23, 2025, at 2727 N. Union Blvd. in Decatur. The event invites visitors to experien...
Nov 6, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper details a controversial finish to an IHSA football playoff game
November 6, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about a controversial finish to an IHSA playoff football game, the Chicago Bears, an early start for MLB Spring Training, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now...
Nov 6, 2025
LISTEN: Paul Osborne remembers the Decatur Diary television show
November 6, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about his first television show called "Decatur Diary", meeting with Millikin's new president, and Veterans Day. Listen to th...
Nov 6, 2025
LISTEN: Lori Kerans and Sharon Bunch on the opening of the Millikin Market
November 5, 2025 - Lori Kerans of Millikin University and Sharon Bunch of Northeast Community Fund joined Byers & Co to talk about the Millikin Market food pantry opened on campus. Listen to the p...
Nov 5, 2025
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks, Paul Lidy, and Paul Foster talk about the DMH Auxiliary
November 5, 2025 - DMH CEO, Paul Lidy of the Decatur Memorial Foundation, and DMH Auxiliary member Paul Foster joined Byers & Co to talk about how the auxiliary supports the hospital through servi...
Nov 5, 2025