Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
March 31, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the election, the City Council, and grocery taxes. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 31, 2025
Rare Gold Coins, Piece of Joe DiMaggio's Bat Part of Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs I-CASH Auction
March 30, 2025 - An 1881 U.S. $10 gold coin, an 18-karat yellow gold chain link bracelet, and a baseball card with a piece of Joe DiMaggio's bat are among the unclaimed property items being auctioned ...
Mar 30, 2025
Illinois Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Nearly Unchanged in February
March 30, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in February, based on preliminary data provided by...
Mar 30, 2025
The Decatur Police Department recognizes Distracted Driving Awareness Month
March 30, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department has announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies...
Mar 30, 2025
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Expands Outpatient Laboratory Hours, Adds Saturday Service
March 27, 2025 -HSHS St. Mary's Hospital is expanding its outpatient laboratory hours and adding Saturday Services. The new hours, effective immediately, are Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7 ...
Mar 27, 2025
Macon County Honor Guard seeks new volunteers to continue its mission
March 27, 2025 - The Macon County Honor Guard is hoping to spread the word of their mission in hopes of gaining new members and financial assistance. The Macon County Honor Guard provides a final trib...
Mar 27, 2025
LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
March 27, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about the Lonestar concert to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, their new branding, United Way global, and int...
Mar 27, 2025
LISTEN: City Hall Insider on Byers & Co Paul Osborne
March 27, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about nostalgia, voting, leadership, and current politics. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 27, 2025
LISTEN: School Board Candidate Jason Dion on Thee Morris Code
March 26, 2025 - DPS61 School Board Candidate Jason Dion joined Thee Morris Code to talk about his campaign for re-election. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 26, 2025
City and CILBA complete three additional "Abandonment to Rehab" projects
March 26, 2025 - The Central IL Land Bank Authority (CILBA) has completed another three "Abandonment to Rehab" projects in Decatur. The program works to provide affordable homeownership opportunities ...
Mar 26, 2025