Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the NFL schedule release and a big Illinois-Duke basketball announcement
May 14, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about NFL schedule release day, Illini basketball playing home and away against Duke, and Illini at the NBA Combine. Listen to the podcast now!
May 14, 2026
LISTEN: Paul Osborne on the Central Park fountain, new downtown departments, and the Pythian Home
May 14, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the fountain in Central Park, new downtown apartments to be built, Pythian Home, and mail service. Listen to the podcast no...
May 14, 2026
Decatur Public Library Launches America250 Celebration Series with Movies, History Program, and Trivia Night
May 13, 2026 - The Decatur Public Library is inviting the community to celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary with a new series of themed events focused on history, culture, and entertainment....
May 13, 2026
Millikin Supporters Help 'Forever True Blue' Campaign Exceed Goal
May 13, 2026 - Millikin University's Big Blue community came together in a major way this spring, helping the University nearly double its fundraising goal during the 2026 Forever True Blue campaign. ...
May 13, 2026
Ladies-Only Mini Golf Event Set for May 21
May 13, 2026 - A women's-only mini golf event is set for May 21 at Overlook Adventure Park, offering an evening of recreation and social activities. The "Playing 5-9" event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. a...
May 13, 2026
Decatur Community Invited to Honor Loved Ones at HSHS St. Mary's Butterfly Release Ceremony
May 13, 2026 - Residents in Decatur are invited to take part in a meaningful evening of remembrance later this month, as HSHS Home Care hosts a memorial butterfly release ceremony. The event will take...
May 13, 2026
LISTEN: State Senator Doris Turner on the future of the Chicago Bears, workforce and economic development, and student pathways
May 13, 2026 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about the Chicago Bears future, workforce and economic development, and student pathways. Listen to the podcast now!
May 13, 2026
LISTEN: Millikin student commencement speakers, Carissa Guerrier and Miamaya Parra, with Matthew Flaten
May 13, 2026 - Students, Carissa Guerrier and Miamaya Parra, and Matthew Flaten of Millikin University, joined Byers & Co to talk about the students' preparation for giving commencement speeches a...
May 13, 2026
LISTEN: Dr. Kelly Hill and Nicole Slonaker detail celebrating Healthcare Week at Memorial Health
May 13, 2026 - Dr. Kelly Hill of Decatur Memorial Hospital and Nicole Slonaker of Memorial Health joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are celebrating all aspects of their hospital system duri...
May 13, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Victor Wembanyama and the start of MLB collective bargaining agreement negotiations
May 13, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about how special Victor Wembanyama is and the start of negotiations between MLB and MLBPA on a new collective bargaining agreement. Listen to the podcast now!
May 13, 2026