Category Archives: News

State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations
April 29, 2024 -Tackling homelessness requires addressing racial injustice, according to a new report commissioned by the state's Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The report found that Black pe...
Apr 29, 2024

Illinois State Fire Marshal awards local fire department and EMS grants
April 29, 2024 - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was awarded to 165 fire departments/distric...
Apr 29, 2024

Decatur unemployment rate decreases from March 2023
April 29, 2024 - Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in nine metropolitan areas, decreased in four, and was unchanged in one for the year ending March 2024, according to data released by the U...
Apr 29, 2024

LISTEN: Boy Scouts David Lane on Byers & Co
April 29, 2024 -David Lane, Assistant Director of Field Service at Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting, joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming Dueling Pianos for Scouting event, their ...
Apr 29, 2024

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
April 29, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about her background in television. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 29, 2024

LISTEN: Sunday Mornings on Thee Morris Code
June 25, 2023- Hosts of Thee Morris Code Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris talk about being patient even when faced with challenges and harmful situations, and leaning on faith as one navigat...
Apr 28, 2024

ICC Approves Decatur Highway-Rail Crossing Upgrades
April 25, 2024 - The Illinois Commerce Commission has greenlit plans to replace aging crossing warning systems at two key Canadian National Illinois Central Railroad (CN/IC) highway-rail grade crossin...
Apr 25, 2024

State makes $124.6 Million in investment earnings during March
April 24, 2024 - The State Treasurer's Office made nearly $124.6 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in March, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced. Another $91...
Apr 25, 2024 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC

History of the Heartland to launch Historic Preservation Week with History Showcase May 18th
April 25, 2024- History of the Heartland will launch its 6th annual Historic Preservation Week with a History Showcase on May 18th. The showcase will feature tours of many of the well-known historic l...
Apr 25, 2024

Illinois signs on to America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge
April 25, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will participate in the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge to conserve and restore America's vital freshwater systems for future g...
Apr 25, 2024