Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Meteorologist JC Fulz on Byers & Co
March 14, 2025 - Meteorologist JC Fulz joined Byers & Co to detail the hazardous weather expected for the weekend. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 14, 2025
Illinois Unemployment Rate Stable, Jobs Nearly Unchanged in January
March 13, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that nonfarm payrolls were almost unchanged, down -1,100 (0.0%), while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9 percent in J...
Mar 13, 2025
Local fire districts receive over $72,000 in OSFM grants for essential tools and equipment
March 13, 2025 - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was awarded to 178 fire departments/dist...
Mar 13, 2025
Sen Doris Turner to hold senior fair at Decatur Public Library April 22nd
March 13, 2025 -State Senator Doris Turner is inviting residents to attend a senior resource fair on Tuesday, April 22. The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at Decatur Public Library, located...
Mar 13, 2025
Illinois Department of Revenue Alerts Taxpayers to Common Errors to Avoid When Preparing Tax Returns
March 12, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is advising taxpayers to be vigilant when preparing tax returns in order to avoid several common errors which can lead to delays, rejections,...
Mar 12, 2025
LISTEN: State Senator Doris Turner on Byers & Co
March 12, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illinois state flag, public education, the current political climate, their mobile DMV event, and a senior health fa...
Mar 12, 2025
LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
March 12, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about shows at the Devon, Alice in Wonderland Jr., and Scovill Zoo. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 12, 2025
LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation's Natalie Beck on Byers & Co
March 11, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said, grants, offering prestigious classes to community organizations, a...
Mar 11, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
March 11, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about Pharmacy Facts with Friends, spring shopping downtown, the impact of the Walgreen's sale, and pharmacy related legislation. Listen to th...
Mar 11, 2025
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
March 11, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the community events he attended over the weekend, increased people in store as the weather is getting warmer, upcoming runn...
Mar 11, 2025