Category Archives: News
VerHeecke Claims State Title; Three Macon County Wrestlers Place at IHSA Finals
February 22, 2026 - Macon County was well represented at the Illinois High School Association Boys Wrestling Individual State Championships, held February 19-21 at the State Farm Center- and history w...
Feb 22, 2026
Decatur Regional Chamber to Host 'Dine & Decide' Candidate Forum March 4
February 22, 2026 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum titled "Dine & Decide" on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, offering voters an opportunity to hear directly from ca...
Feb 22, 2026
LISTEN: DPS61 School Board update with Bill Clevenger and Christina Tyus
February 20, 2026 - DPS 61 Board Members Bill Clevenger and Christina Tyus joined Byers & Co to talk about their mission, their strategic plan, the next superintendent, and plans for the future. L...
Feb 20, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Illini-UCLA and the Chicago Bears entertaining the idea of possibly leaving Illinois
February 20, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini matchup with UCLA and the Chicago Bears' potential to move to Hammond, Indiana. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 20, 2026
LISTEN: Fire Chief Neil Elder details a free smoke alarm and fire safety for homeowners
February 20, 2026 - Decatur Fire Chief Neil Elder joined Byers & Co to talk about their program to provide homeowners with smoke alarms at no cost and how general fire safety can save lives. Liste...
Feb 20, 2026
Macon Resources Invites Community to 'Paint the Town Orange' for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
February 19, 2026 - March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and Macon Resources Inc. (MRI) is inviting the community to participate in its annual "Paint the Town Orange" campaign. Duri...
Feb 19, 2026
Decatur Fire Department Participating in Statewide "Be Alarmed!" Program to Provide Free Smoke Detectors
February 19, 2026 - The Decatur Fire Department is participating in "Be Alarmed!," a statewide initiative that provides free 10-year sealed smoke alarms and fire safety education to eligible homeowner...
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LISTEN: Debbie Bogle previews the Power of the Purse event
February 19, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about helping ALICE families, ALICE for Work, and Power of the Purse. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 19, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the dominate Illini win over USC
February 19, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's dominance over USC, the USA hockey teams, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 19, 2026
LISTEN: Paul Osborne remembers quirky Decatur Celebration attractions
February 19, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local elections, learning from history, quirky Decatur Celebration attractions, and compassionate people. Listen to th...
Feb 19, 2026