Category Archives: News
State Rep Sue Scherer announces intention to run for re-election
June 23, 2025 - State Representative Sue Scherer has announced her intent to run for re-election in the 2026 election. The former teacher was elected to the Illinois House 2013. Scherer serves as Chai...
Jun 23, 2025
Amid soaring temps and increased prices, Citizens Utility Board calling on utilities to work with customers
June 23, 2025 - As Ameren Illinois customers face a 50 percent increase in the price of power, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is calling for the utility to work with people struggling to afford thei...
Jun 23, 2025 miflippo / Depositphotos.com
Rock Springs to celebrate Independence Day - 1860's style
June 23, 2024 - Rock Springs Conservation Area is inviting families to celebrate Independence Day celebration as Americans celebrated it in the 1860s. All ages are invited to tour Homestead Prairie Fa...
Jun 23, 2025
Want to know more about Decatur's Microtransit Service?- City to hold public forums this week
June 23, 2025 - Decatur Moves - Microtransit Service will be holding a public forum this week to educate the community about a new transportation service. Micro-transit bridges the gap between the cit...
Jun 23, 2025
LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and ADM on Byers & Co
June 23, 2025 - Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and Jennifer Ballinger and Brit Walker of ADM, joined Byers & Co to talk about their support of Feed My Starving Child...
Jun 23, 2025
LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
June 23, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about being busy lately, Juneteenth, disco golf and skating, and summer internships. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 23, 2025
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
June 23, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the heat, recent community events, honoring mayor McElroy, and local leadership. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 23, 2025
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
June 23, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about his birthday, a busy weekend around town, local politicians, Nelson Park, and sports. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 23, 2025
Illinois Payroll Jobs Hold Steady, Unemployment Rate Unchanged in May
June 22, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced nonfarm payrolls were nearly unchanged over-the-month, up +100 (0.0%) to 6,166,100 in May. Additionally, the April month...
Jun 22, 2025 Dan DeLuca / CC
Former Decatur Mayor Mike "Tuna" McElroy inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame
June 22, 2025 - The late Mike "Tuna" McElroy, former Mayor of Decatur, is the newest addition to the City of Decatur Hall of Fame. The Decatur HOF is located inside the main lobby of the Decatur Civic...
Jun 22, 2025