Category Archives: News
Two Community Blood Drives Scheduled in Central Illinois
April 30, 2026 -Residents in central Illinois will have two opportunities to donate blood in early May, as ImpactLife partners with local organizations to support area hospitals. The first blood drive...
Apr 30, 2026
Local 4-H Members Honored for Excellence in Leadership, Service, and Animal Sciences
April 30, 2026 -Awards season is underway, and several 4-H members from Macon and Piatt counties are being recognized for outstanding achievements in animal sciences, leadership, and community service...
Apr 30, 2026
LISTEN: Byers & Co live from Millikin University for Founders Day
April 30, 2026 - Byers & Co is broadcasting live from the Jan Devore Lobby in University Commons on the campus of Millikin University for the Forever True Blue Challenge & Founder's Day (Celeb...
Apr 30, 2026 Screenshot
Macon County Schools Among Recipients of State Biodiversity Field Trip Grants
April 29, 2026 - Thousands of Illinois students-including several in Macon County-will soon take learning beyond the classroom thanks to a new round of biodiversity field trip grants. The Illinois Dep...
Apr 29, 2026
Decatur Public Library Launches Teen Mental Health Week to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month
April 29, 2026 - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Decatur Public Library is putting a spotlight on teen well-being with a full week of activities designed to support and e...
Apr 29, 2026
Central Illinois CEO Students to Launch 15 Businesses at Forsyth Trade Show
April 29, 2026 - Young entrepreneurs from the Central Illinois CEO program are ready to turn their ideas into reality at an upcoming community trade show. Fifteen high school juniors and seniors will ...
Apr 29, 2026
Decatur Police swear in ten new officers
April 29, 2026 - The Decatur Police Department welcomed ten new patrol officers during a swearing in ceremony Wed in the City Council Chambers. The new patrol officers include Jeffery Wileaver, Camden...
Apr 29, 2026
LISTEN: Brasiliana with Dr. Mark Tonelli
April 29, 2026 - Dr. Mark Tonelli of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about his Brasiliana project which includes an album of music and a documentary capturing the his time in Brazil ...
Apr 29, 2026
LISTEN: Meet DMH's Dr. Daniel O'Keefe with Tanya Andricks
April 29, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Daniel O'Keefe of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. O'Keefe's path to becoming an infectious disease physician at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Listen to...
Apr 29, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on NCAA tournament and rule changes and Illini in NBA mock drafts
April 29, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the expansion of the NCAA Tournament, the NCAA 5 in 5 rule, and Illini appearing in a mock NBA Draft. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 29, 2026