Category Archives: News
After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system
June 30, 2024 - Nine months after cash bail ended in Illinois, the state is taking its first steps in publishing the data that crafters of the bail reform law saw as essential to judging its effective...
Jun 30, 2024
Year over year unemployment rate in Decatur unchanged
June 30, 2024 - Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in ten metropolitan areas and decreased in four for the year ending May 2024, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist...
Jun 30, 2024
LISTEN: EDC's Nicole Bateman award winning momentum in attracting businesses to the area
June 28, 2024 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about winning IMA awards, support from the state in attracting businesses, industry events, and the...
Jun 28, 2024
LISTEN: Angela Foulke of the YMCA gives good tips for fitness journey beginners
June 28, 2024 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the return of the WSOY Community Food Drive, tips on a successful fitness journey, puzzles, and Illini coll...
Jun 28, 2024
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on new Laker Bronny James and MLB injuries
June 28, 2024 - Mark Tupper talks about the Lakers drafting Bronny James and how injuries are impacting the MLB standings. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 28, 2024
LISTEN: DPS 61's Dr Mike Curry & Kent Metzger give update on district's Master Facilities Plan
June 28, 2024 - DPS 61 COO Dr. Mike Curry and Director of Buildings & Grounds Kent Metzger joined Byers & Co to give an update of where the district is at with their Master Facilities Plan. Li...
Jun 28, 2024
MCHD receives first mosquito batch positive for West Nile
June 27, 2024 - The Macon County Health Department has received confirmation of the first mosquito batch testing positive for West Nile Virus. This batch was collected by the Macon Mosquito Abatement ...
Jun 27, 2024 Enrique Dans / CC
Quantum technology companies set for big tax incentives under new law
June 27, 2024 -Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday gave final approval to a plan to bolster the state's tech industry, including an incentives package - backed by $500 million in the state budget - aimed at...
Jun 27, 2024
WSOY Community Food Drive to return October 4th
ATTENTION! As of 2025, The WSOY Community Food Drive has a NEW website! Visit us today at www.wsoyfooddrive.com June 27, 2024 - The WSOY Community Food Drive has announced that it will return on Octob...
Jun 27, 2024
LISTEN: United Way update with Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
June 27, 2024 - Debbie Bogle of the United joined Byers & Co to talk about comprehensive help in the community, ALICE families, UW campaigns, and their Battle of the Paddle campaign kickoff event....
Jun 27, 2024