Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
July 22, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the DCLI graduation ceremony for their summer student programs. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 22, 2024

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
July 22, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the Olympics, politics, and support from local elected officials. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 22, 2024

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers and Co
July 22, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk sports and politics. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 22, 2024

Harness Racing Kicks off 2024 State Fair Grandstand
July 21, 2024 - The Illinois State Fair Grandstand will host harness racing to kick off County Fairs and Horse Racing Day on Thursday, August 8. Recognized as one of the fastest dirt tracks in the wor...
Jul 21, 2024

Land Bank Finishes 2nd Rehab Project with City Support
July 21, 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 1652 N...
Jul 21, 2024

U of I Extension program looks to empower women in agriculture
June 21, 2024 - Women producers have been taking on more management roles within agricultural operations. To support this rapidly growing population of farmers, the University of Illinois Extension se...
Jul 21, 2024

LISTEN: YMCA talks historic Gators win on Byers & Co
July 19, 2024 - Angela Foulke and Lauren Nesbitt of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their swim team program and the massive success they had at a recent meet. Listen to the...
Jul 19, 2024

Macon County Conservation District celebrating Park and Recreation month with programs in July
July 18, 2024 - This July, the Macon County Conservation District is celebrating Park and Recreation month with a variety of programs for all ages. Online registration is required unless otherwise not...
Jul 18, 2024

Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Up in June
July 18, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage point to 5.0 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +10,400 in J...
Jul 18, 2024

The Macon County Health Department to host back-to-school events
July 18, 2024 - Starting July 30th through August 23rd, Macon County Health Department will be hosting back-to-school events. All Macon County students are welcome to attend and will have access to ag...
Jul 18, 2024