Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Decatur Park District spring and summer preview with Clay Gerhard and Aly Delatte
May 13, 2026 - Clay Gerhard and Aly Delatte of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the response to their senior center ribbon cutting, spring and summer openings, the Scovill...
Lindsay Romano May 13, 2026

Hickory Point Bank Honors Top Area Students at 7th Annual Merit Scholar Awards
May 12, 2026 - Hickory Point Bank & Trust recognized some of the Decatur area's top graduating seniors during its 7th Annual Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholar Awards ceremony, celebrating academic ...
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026

Limited-Edition Decatur Transfer House Models Released During Historic Preservation Week
May 12, 2026 - History of the Heartland is giving local history enthusiasts the chance to own a miniature version of one of Decatur's most recognizable landmarks. As part of the organization's 7th ann...
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026

Living Lands & Waters Bringing 10,000 Free Tree Saplings to Decatur
May 12, 2026 - Living Lands & Waters is bringing thousands of free native tree saplings to Decatur later this month as part of the organization's ongoing environmental restoration efforts. The non...
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026 Ivankmit / Depositphotos.com

LISTEN: The Moments remembers a photo album from Jeff Mueller
May 12, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments captured in a photo book given as a gift from Jeff Mueller to commemorate Christmas meals at the Salvation Army. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026

LISTEN: Natalie Beck and Jami Fawley talk about the positive community impact of endowments and adult scholarships
May 12, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Jami Fawley of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about how endowments at the foundation like the...
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026

LISTEN: Dale Colee previews the May 12, 2026 edition of Pharmacy Facts with Friends
May 12, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the Brass Horn and Richland Community College student trustees, and to talk about Blue Cross Bl...
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks schedule expectations for the Chicago Bears and Illini players at the NBA Combine
May 12, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about early leaks of the NFL schedule, Bears schedule predictions, and the Illini players at the NBA Combine. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026

LISTEN: Kyle May recaps his trip to Miami and previews local running events and new shoes
May 12, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about his recent trip to Miami to their corporate conference also celebrating their 50th anniversary, a full schedule of upcoming ru...
Lindsay Romano May 12, 2026

LISTEN: Millikin Football Coach Billy Riebock on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
May 11, 2026- Millikin Football Coach Billy Riebock joined co-hosts Megan Breheny Bennett & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming Ivy League Cards & Col...
Lindsay Romano May 11, 2026