Category Archives: News

New program supporting LGBTQ+ seniors with statewide service provider training
August 26, 2024 - A new state-funded grant program is aimed at helping LGBTQ+ seniors feel more assured about being OUTSafe, through sensitivity training for the service professionals who meet their n...
Aug 26, 2024

Macon County Tourism Generates $226.8 Million in Visitor Spending
August 26, 2024 -The Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced that Macon County generated $226.8 million in visitor spending and $10.4 million in local tax revenue in 2023, contribu...
Aug 26, 2024

LISTEN: Mirinda Rothrock on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 26, 2024- Mirinda Rothrock of the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about about upcoming events this ...
Aug 26, 2024

LISTEN: Mike Claiborne & Dr. Bret Jerger talks Cardinals baseball Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 26, 2024- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, & Dr. Bret Jerger from Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini ...
Aug 26, 2024

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
August 26, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about encounters with bears, moving her son to college, entertainment, politics, and elections. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 26, 2024

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny, Courtney Carson and Julie Moore Wolfe talk Food Drive on Byers & Co
August 26, 2024 - Rev. Courtney Carson of Richland Community College, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe, and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcas...
Aug 26, 2024

LISTEN: Jamie and todd Brunner of Benjamin F Edwards talk Food Drive support on Byers & Co
August 26, 2024 - Jamie Brunner and Todd Brunner of Benjamin F. Edwards and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co. to talk about why they are supporting the WSOY Community Food Drive as Placesetters. Li...
Aug 26, 2024

Land Bank Finishes 3rd Abandoned Home Rehab Project in Decatur
August 25, 2024 - With support from the City of Decatur's American Rescue Plan funds, the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority (CILBA) has completed another home rehabilitation project located at 837 ...
Aug 25, 2024

LISTEN: EDC's Nicole Bateman on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about doing business in Illinois, the Broadwing Energy Clean Energy Complex, and Decatur being fe...
Aug 23, 2024

LISTEN: Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the weather, the importance of flexibility in a healthy lifestyle, collecting cards, building Lego, and t...
Aug 23, 2024