Category Archives: News

June 12, 2025 -Chuck Kuhle, Mark Huss, and Penn Shade joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championship held at Fairview Park. Listen to the podcast now!

June 12, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about memories of Chap's Amusement Park, other amenities Decatur currently has, V8, and low turnout in municipal elections. List...

June 11, 2025 -Do you know someone who has left a lasting mark on the outdoors in Illinois? The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame clas...

June 11, 2025 -It's back. For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is offering an opportunity to highlight how transportation connects communities with a photo contes...

June 11, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are serving children and families with their Crossing Kids program, their approach at being a one-sto...

June 11, 2025 - Visiting Instructor of Choral Music Education at Millikin University, Nate Widelitz, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Five Cities Baroque Festival that brings performances of 17...

June 11, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about the national unrest, being ready for it to impact Illinois, and helping her constituents in different ways including help...

June 11, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the success of the MidState Cup, shows at the Devon, the opening of the playground at Fairview Park, Splas...

June 10, 2025 - Fairview Park has a new attraction, an innovative destination playground that is a complete departure from your typical swings and slide. The previous playground in Fairview was instal...

June 10, 2025 - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate freedom this month with an array of special Juneteenth events, including a free exhibition of a copy of the Emancipat...