Category Archives: News
Decatur unemployment sees decrease in unemployment over last year
April 27, 2025 -The unemployment rate decreased in eleven metro areas and increased in one over-the-year for the year ending March 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti...
Apr 27, 2025
United States Air Force Band Coming to Decatur April 29th, Featuring Active-Duty Decatur Native
April 27, 2025 - Millikin University will host Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force on April 29th including Decatur native M.Sgt. David McDonald, drummer for the gr...
Apr 27, 2025
Decatur's Bruce Nims receives prestigious Governor's Volunteer Service Award
April 25, 2025 - Decatur's Bruce Nims recieved the Outstanding Senior Volunteer award for Region 4 - Central Illinois. He was one of 16 recipients selected state-wide from over 60 nominations. Bruce w...
Apr 25, 2025
LISTEN: YMCA's Angela Foulke on Byers and Co
April 25, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about TRX and nostalgia. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 25, 2025
LISTEN: DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and School Board President Bill Clevenger on Byers & Co
April 25, 2025 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and School Board President Bill Clevenger joined Byers & Co to talk about the challenges they are facing, the new board, federal uncertain...
Apr 25, 2025
Oglesby Mansion Hosting Open House Sunday, April 27
April 24, 2025 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion and Museum, located at 421 West William Street in Decatur, will host an Open House on Sunday, April 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A $5 donation is...
Apr 24, 2025
ICC Reminds Public to Call 811 Before Digging as Part of Safe Digging Month
April 24, 2025 - The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is recognizing April as Safe Digging Month and is reminding both professional excavators and homeowners to call 811 before beginning any digging...
Apr 24, 2025
LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
April 24, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about decorating her house with themed rooms, Food Truck Frenzy, the Lonestar concert to benefit the Dolly Parton Imaginat...
Apr 24, 2025
LISTEN: Kara Demirjian Huss of TCCI on Byers & Co
April 24, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss of TCCI joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening and impact of their Climatic Center for Innovation & Research. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 24, 2025
LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers and Co
April 24, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Josh Tanner's and Dick Durbin's announcements that they won't seek re-election and positive things going on in the commun...
Apr 24, 2025