Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Michigan coaching drama, the 9-1 Illini women, and the 24-1 OKC Thunder
December 11, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Michigan football coaching drama, the 9-1 Illini women's basketball team winning the Braggin' Rights Game over Missouri, and the 24-1 OKC Thunder. Liste...
Lindsay Romano Dec 11, 2025

LISTEN: Decatur Tribune's Paul Osborne remembers winters in "old Decatur"
December 11, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local political candidates, the holiday season, and the Decatur Tribune Scrapbook feature of winter in old Decatur. Li...
Lindsay Romano Dec 11, 2025

New App Aims to Improve Recycling Access and Awareness in Macon County
December 10, 2025 - The Recycle Coach app is now available in the City of Decatur for residents looking to reduce their household waste and become better recyclers Recycle Coach makes it easy for peop...
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025 Bill Smith / CC

Decatur Conference Center to host New Year's Eve Gala
December 10, 2025 - A New Year's Eve gala is scheduled for December 31 at the Decatur Conference Center, offering attendees a buffet dinner, drink options, and a midnight countdown to welcome 2026. Th...
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025 VadimVasenin / Depositphotos.com

Tree Recycling Effort to Support Lake Decatur Ecosystem Begins December 26
December 10, 2025 - The Primient Veterans Employee Resource Group, the Decatur Park District, and the City of Decatur are teaming up to support local environmental efforts through a community Christma...
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025

Red Kettle competition for Guns and Hoses to be held this weekend
December 10, 2025 - Who will win this year...the guns or the hoses?? Friday and Saturday this weekend - December 12 and 13 from 8am until 6pm at both Walmart stores, local law enforcement and fire fir...
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025

LISTEN: Matthew Flaten and Quartus Rassi talk Millikin University's winter commencement
December 10, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and student commencement speaker, Quartus Rassi, joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming graduation ceremony, what will be in the spe...
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025

LISTEN: Meet Francis Hobson, MD, otolaryngologist at Memorial Specialty Care ENT & Allergy Clinic
December 10, 2025 - DMH CEO, Tanya Andricks, joined Byers & Co to introduce Francis Hobson, MD, who details his path to becoming an otolaryngologist, his life, and the work being done at the Memor...
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on freshmen shining in the Illini's B1G10 road win at Ohio State
December 10, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the performance of two freshmen in the Illini's road win at Ohio State and early deals at the MLB Winter Meetings. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard talks Park District holiday events and Devon concert announcements
December 10, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of Trees on the Tees, School's Out Day Camp, An Afternoon with Santa at Scovill Zoo, and new...
Lindsay Romano Dec 10, 2025