Category Archives: News
Secretary of State legislation to enhance protections for IL libraries signed into law
August 7, 2025 - Bipartisan legislation drafted by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias designed to improve security at libraries and enhance safety for librarians was recently signed into la...
Aug 7, 2025
Senator Doris Turner secures over $3 million in additional funding for Central Illinois schools
August 7, 2025 -State Senator Doris Turner announced eight school districts across Central Illinois will receive over $3 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the sta...
Aug 7, 2025
LISTEN: Debbie Bogle talks about the United Way's busy summer and upcoming campaigns
August 7, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about the busy summer, Caterpillar's campaign, and classic entertainment. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 7, 2025
LISTEN: Ashton Dukeman previews the MCCD 41st Annual Astronomy Jamboree
August 7, 2025 - Ashton Dukeman of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about the 41st Annual Astronomy Jamboree at Friends Creek Conservation Center. Listen to the pod...
Aug 7, 2025
LISTEN: Matt Snyder and Tom Noonan preview the school year at St. Teresa High School
August 7, 2025 - St. Teresa Principal Matt Snyder and Assistant Principal Tom Noonan joined Byers & Co to talk about their new roles, their educational focus, and the student experience at St. T. ...
Aug 7, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about two new 2026 Illini basketball recruits
August 7, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about two 2026 Illini basketball recruits and the increase in the use of guardian caps in the NFL. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 7, 2025
LISTEN: Decatur Tribune's Paul Osborne talks about his lifelong passion of telling positive stories
August 7, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards ceremony, his passion for his work and telling positive stories, and modern journalism. Lis...
Aug 7, 2025
Memorial Health Partners with Area Libraries to Distribute Mental Health Wellness Kits
August 6, 2025 - As part of a regional community health initiative, Memorial Health will partner with public libraries in Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville to provide free, f...
Aug 6, 2025
Former State Rep Dan Caulkins to run for Macon County Board
August 6, 2025 - Former State Representative Dan Caulkins has formally announcing his candidacy for the 2-year term on the Macon County Board in District 2. "The Macon County Board is ground zero for ...
Aug 6, 2025
LISTEN: Tanya Anricks, Dr. Tricia Scerba and Rebecca Armstrong LCPC of Crossing Healthcare talk health centers on Byers & Co
August 6, 2025 - Tanya Andricks, Dr.Tricia Scerba, Rebecca Armstrong LCPC of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to celebrate 60 years of health centers during National Health Center Week and to...
Aug 6, 2025