Category Archives: News
Decatur Public Schools & Richland Community College Prepare to Expand Prep Academy
October 16, 2025 - Four years after the launch of Prep Academy, Decatur Public Schools and Richland Community College - the collaborators behind the program - are celebrating the graduation of the fir...
Oct 16, 2025
Children's Museum of Illinois and Millikin University Partner to Bring Chemistry to Kids
October 16, 2025 -The Children's Museum of Illinois has partnered with Millikin University to bring chemistry to kids, museum-style, with ChemGirls and ChemKids. ChemGirls and ChemKids are two program...
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LISTEN: Debbie Bogle talks Dine United and the Purple Rain Broadway show
October 16, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Dine United and the new Purple Rain Broadway show. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 16, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Illini, Albert Pujols' managerial options, and MLB Playoffs
October 16, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Playoffs, Albert Pujols' managerial options, Illini football, and Illini basketball. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 16, 2025
LISTEN: Paul Osborne on Downtown Decatur nostalgia
October 16, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Downtown Decatur nostalgia, Millikin University, modern sharing of information, and journalism standards. Listen to the...
Oct 16, 2025
Millikin University to host Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Oct. 20
October 15, 2025 - Millikin University's School of Education will host its annual Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Ro...
Oct 15, 2025
Children's Museum of Illinois Launches Free Student Tutoring Program
October 15, 2025 -The Children's Museum of Illinois is introducing a new initiative called Teach the Tutor, designed to help junior high and high school students learn how to tutor younger children in...
Oct 15, 2025
Theatre Company Brings Interactive History Experience to Decatur Public Library's 150th Anniversary Celebration
October 15, 2025 - The Decatur Public Library will transform into an interactive historical adventure as it welcomes Live History for a special three-day escape room experience celebrating the library...
Oct 15, 2025
LISTEN: Preview of Hollywood Revisited coming to Millikin University
October 15, 2025 - Kate Lacy and Brian Diver of Millikin University joined Byers & Co in studio along with performers, Greg Schreiner and Joshua Finkel, via phone, to preview Hollywood Revisited c...
Oct 15, 2025
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks on her first days as DMH CEO
October 15, 2025 - DMH CEO, Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to talk about her first few days in her new role and how she is spending her initial days listening to team members and gathering infor...
Oct 15, 2025