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August 26, 2026 Millikin University's Kirkland Fine Arts Center and College of Fine Arts have announced a 2026-27 season celebrating arts and entertainment from around the world. From the iconic leadi...

August 26, 2026 - The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year. The case involves a resident of Piatt County. IDPH has also iden...

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com August 26, 2026 -New rules governing who can use electronic bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go ...

August 26, 2026 - The Decatur Police Department welcomed three new recruits to the Decatur Police Department during a swearing in ceremony Wednesday in the City Council Chambers. The new patrol office...

August 26, 2026 - Carmen Rivera of CHICO joined Byers & Co to talk about the return of the Hispanic Heritage Festival. Listen to the podcast now!

August 26, 2026 - Bryan Diver and Dr. Cameron Jackson of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the 2026-2027 Season of Arts at Millikin University. Listen to the podcast now!

August 26, 2026 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and pulmonologist, Dr. Shalini Chiravuri, joined Byers & Co to talk about the hospital's efforts to bring people back into the hospital for healthcare and ...

August 26, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District and Jeff Ingle of the Beach House joined Byers & Co to talk about shows at the Devon and what makes the Beach House unique. Listen to th...

August 26, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about NCAA conferences taking action against rule changes granting professional contracted players college eligibility and the problems of the NFL preseason. Listen...

August 26, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about riding his bike to the Illinois State Fair, upcoming local running events, updated products, their new events calendar, and...