Category Archives: News

July 2, 2024 - Natalie Beck & Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to announce the recipients of the annual Do Something Great Awards. Seven area reside...

July 2, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about how the closings of big box pharmacies creates problems for many communities and previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podca...

July 2, 2024 - Dr. Nicole Florence of Memorial Wellness Center joined Byers & Co to offer summer tips on sun protection and heat safety. Listen to the podcast now!

July 2, 2024 - The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub has been awarded approximately $51 million from the Tech Hubs Program through the Department of Commerce's Eco...

July 2, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the Tour de France, F1 racing, 4th of July, and local running events. Listen to the podcast now!

July 2, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) remind organizations and individuals to leave the fireworks displays to lice...

July 1, 2o24 -On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved an investment of COVID funds to help create much-needed childcare openings. Approximately $730,000 in Community Development Block Grant-...

July 1, 2024 -Millikin University's 16th President, Dr. Jim Reynolds, has announced plans to retire effective June 30, 2025. Reynolds was elected the 16th president of Millikin in July 2020. "After sp...

July 1st, 2024- Pastor Wayne Kent, joined co-hosts Jack Vance, & Kirk Bickel on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about providing relief to Ukraine and Poland. Listen to the podcast now!

July 1st, 2024-Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, & Dr. Bret Jerger from Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, joined co-hosts Jack Vance, & Kirk Bickel ...