Category Archives: News

August 28, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the Data Center Advisory Council released report and the Site Selectors Guild visiting the ...

August 28, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about football, women's professional baseball, smart glasses, and the upcoming Illini home opener. Listen to the podcast now!

August 28, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about an unexpected Illini basketball player signing, football news, and the incoming heat. Listen to the podcast now!

August 28, 2026 - MacArthur High School principal Cordell Ingram, and Eisenhower High School principal Dr. Mistie Rodriguez, joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of the school year and progre...

August 27, 2026 - 4-H members from DeWitt, Macon and Piatt counties earned dozens of top awards during general project judging at the Illinois State Fair. A total of 101 local 4-H members participated...

August 27, 2026 - High school students interested in becoming teachers will have an opportunity to explore the education profession during Millikin University's annual Tomorrow's Teachers Conference o...

August 27, 2026 - Macon County residents still have time to register for the Fall 2026 Community Public Safety Academy through the Dawson Civic Leadership Institute, an eight-week program offering adu...

August 27, 2026 - First Financial Corporation and First Illinois Corporation have signed an agreement that will bring Decatur-based Hickory Point Bank and Trust into First Financial's Illinois banking...

August 27, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic, a new Fighting Illini football sponsorship from Caterpillar, and remembers an older Illini punter from Australia. Listen to the ...

August 27, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the time Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner performed at Millikin University in Decatur, the upcoming public presentation o...