Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
May 8, 2024 - Clay Gerhardt of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Ladies 5-9 golf outing, summer openings, Scovill Zoo events, Zoo Open, and the Devon. Listen to the pod...
May 08, 2024

DPS61 hosts career signing day for students
May 7, 2024 - Employers, administrators, and relatives of DPS 61 students were in attendance at the Keil Building Tuesday as students signed their certificates of acceptance to employment programs upo...
May 07, 2024

Decatur's Masonic Temple named to Most Endangered list by Landmarks Illinois
May 7, 2024 - The Masonic Temple in Decatur has been named as one of 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois by Landmarks Illinois. The Art Deco building at 224 W William St. was officially d...
May 07, 2024

United Way launches "Change making Change" round up campaign
May 7, 2024 - The United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois has launched a new campaign that makes it easier than ever to give. The "Change Making Change" round-up campaign allows people to connect an ex...
May 07, 2024

One year countdown begins to get Real ID
May 7, 2024 -With the federal deadline exactly one year away, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging Illinoisans to "Get Real" and obtain a REAL ID. Giannoulias announced the launch of th...
May 07, 2024

History of the Heartland releases commemorative coin honoring Fans Field
May 7, 2024 -History of the Heartland has commissioned a limited-edition elongated coin commemorating Fans Field Stadium in Decatur. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the last season played at F...
May 07, 2024

LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation's Rachel Moran on Byers & Co
May 7, 2024 - Rachel Moran of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the CommunityWorks grant portal closing and the 20th Annual Do Something Great Awards. List...
May 07, 2024

LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
May 7, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends and how they offer discounted gifts and wrapping service, perfect for Mother's Day shopping. Listen to the podcast...
May 07, 2024

LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
May 7, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about his first radio appearance, F1 racing, upcoming running events, their 10 years of business, and their party to celebrate. Liste...
May 07, 2024

Decatur City Council finalizes Central TIF District
May 6, 2024 - On Monday night the Decatur City Council renewed its support of the abandonment to rehab program. The City has partnered with the Central Illinois Landbank Authority (CILBA) to save aban...
May 06, 2024