Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Phil Romano talks about Romano Co's support for community including the WSOY Community Food Drive
August 18, 2025 - Phil Romano and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Romano Company's support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 18, 2025
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny talks third generation businesses
August 18, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about long standing community events, 3rd generation businesses, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 18, 2025
New law improves training for emergency medical dispatchers
August 17, 2025 - A new law passed by State Senator Doris Turner mandates training for emergency medical dispatchers on how to provide CPR instructions to someone experiencing cardiac arrest. "When em...
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HSHS St. Mary's Hospital holds blessing ceremony for new helipad
August 17, 2025 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital held a blessing ceremony for the hospital's new helipad. Led by Fr. Amal Roche and Central IL Market Supervisor of Mission Integration and Spiritual Care Kar...
Aug 17, 2025
Experience Hummingbirds at Rock Springs Conservation Area on August 21
August 17, 2025 - Experience the wonder of hummingbirds up close at the Macon County Conservation District's annual Hummingbird Festival, taking place on Thursday, August 21, from 3-6 pm at Rock Sprin...
Aug 17, 2025
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes
August 15, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about nostalgia, sports, collecting, and Pilates. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 15, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper details a Milwaukee Brewers giveaway of 190,000 burgers
August 15, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Chicago Bears' scrimmages and preseason game with the Buffalo Bills, the Cubs and Cardinals, and a popular burger giveaway at a Brewers game. Listen to th...
Aug 15, 2025
LISTEN: Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School Principal Rida Ellis on the school's first few days
August 15, 2025 - Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School Principal Rida Ellis joined Byers & Co to talk about the first few days of their new school and the preparation to get there. Listen to the pod...
Aug 15, 2025
DMH Nurse Anesthesia Program Marks 60 Years
August 14, 2025 - The Decatur Memorial Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program is celebrating 60 years of providing education and training in the field of nurse anesthesia. The program, which launched in 19...
Aug 14, 2025
Illinois Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, Payroll Jobs Nearly Unchanged in July
August 14, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that total nonfarm payrolls were nearly unchanged over-the-month in July, down -2,500 (0.0%) to 6,165,600. The Ju...
Aug 14, 2025