Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams
August 14, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams' upcoming preseason matchup with the Buffalo Bills, WNBA viewership, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Aug 14, 2025

LISTEN: Paul Osborne on local candidates, traffic accident rates, and Farm Progress
August 14, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local political candidates, traffic accident rates, and Farm Progress. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Aug 14, 2025

Children's Museum of Illinois and Millikin to Host Chem Girls and Chem Kids
August 13, 2025 - The Children's Museum is partnering with Millikin University to bring back Chem Girls and, new this Fall, offer Chem Kid. Chem Girls and Chem Kids are two programs designed to connec...
Lindsay Romano Aug 13, 2025

Salvation Army and Walmart to host Stuff The Bus event to collect school supplies
August 13, 2025 - The Salvation Army of Decatur & Macon County and Walmart are working together for a Stuff the Bus Campaign on August 15 from 1-8 pm to collect schools supplies for area children....
Lindsay Romano Aug 13, 2025

Illinois State Police establishes Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group based in Decatur to combat trafficking statewide
August 13, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP), partnering with the Decatur Police Department, the McLean County Sheriff's Office, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, has created the Illinois Tra...
Lindsay Romano Aug 13, 2025

LISTEN: Tanya Andricks on increased family engagement for back to school
August 13, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about seeing engagement in preparation for the school year from families on campus, paths to success, institutiona...
Lindsay Romano Aug 13, 2025

LISTEN: Matthew Flaten talks about Millikin move-in week excitement and activities
August 13, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the excitement and activities on campus during move-in week. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Aug 13, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on a noteworthy night in MLB and choosing the US Ryder Cup team
August 13, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about an evening of noteworthy events in MLB and the process of selecting the US Ryder Cup team. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Aug 13, 2025

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard talks Park District fall hours and children programming
August 13, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the tough summer weather, the beginning of fall hours at district facilities, programs for children, sen...
Lindsay Romano Aug 13, 2025

ISP issues reminders to motoriest about school zone speed laws and bus safety ahead of school year
August 12, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists about school zone speed laws and sharing the road safely with buses as schools around the state prepare to open their doors for...
Lindsay Romano Aug 12, 2025