Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
July 24, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about shows at the Devon, glow night at Overlook Adventure Park, Pack Your Backpack Day, and Wings and Wheels at...
Jul 24, 2024

New IL law signed to prevent catalytic converter theft
July 23, 2024 - Legislation aimed at preventing the theft of catalytic converters has been signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The law requires recyclable metal dealers to keep a record ...
Jul 23, 2024

State offers tips to stay cool and follow pool rules this summer
July 23, 2024 - The popularity of residential pools has increased over recent years raising the risk for accidental drownings meaning homeowners and parents need be extra vigilant to protect kids who ...
Jul 23, 2024

IL Comptroller confident in direction of State pension system
July 23, 2024 -The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois' pension system is headed in the right direction. The state's unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore...
Jul 23, 2024

State starting implementation of Broadband, Equity, Access and deployment program
July 23, 2024 - Now that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Illinois' proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, implementation is under...
Jul 23, 2024

LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation on Byers & Co
July 23, 2024 - Rachel Moran, Cristin Wright, and Adrianna Hammons of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the Community Wish List going live in Piatt County ...
Jul 23, 2024

LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
July 23, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about annual enhanced sports physicals for students to help identify cardiac issues early and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to...
Jul 23, 2024

Northeast Community Fund to host 55th Anniversary Celebration July 24th
July 23, 2024 - Northeast Community Fund is hosting an anniversary celebration on Wednesday to celebrate 55 years of service to the community. The event will be held from 2pm to 5pm at the facility at...
Jul 23, 2024

U of I Extension "Bioblitz" encourages families to become citizen scientists for the day
July 22, 2024 -Kids, parents, and grandparents are invited to become scientist explorers, discovering and documenting the diverse wildlife at Weldon Springs at an upcoming event sponsored by Universit...
Jul 22, 2024

Youth with a Positive Direction celebrates 33 years of annual summer program
July 22, 2024 -Youth with a Positive Direction (YWAPD) is celebrating 33 years of providing summer programs to youth in the community. YWAPD is an after school and summer program that runs every week ...
Jul 22, 2024