Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Decatur Park District discusses Midstate Cup on Byers and Co
May 29, 2024 - Clay Gerhard and Colin Bonner of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the growth in popularity of soccer in the United States, the MidState Cup tournament, Musi...
May 29, 2024
Illinois Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame
May 28, 2024- The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations of outstanding older adults for possible induction into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame later this year. The Hall of Fa...
May 28, 2024
168th Macon County Fair to kick off June 5th
May 28, 2024 - The Macon County Fair will kick off its 168th year of agriculture shows, music, a rodeo, harness racing, and more from June 5th to June 9th. Below is a highlight of the events: (Full a ...
May 28, 2024
Local hospitals and providers to host cancer survivor picnic
May 28, 2024 - Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital, and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will host a National Cancer Survivors Day event to honor local cancer survivors, whether rec...
May 28, 2024
Decatur unemployment rate increases slightly over last year
May 28, 2024 - The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Decatur increased +0.1 percentage point to 5.7 percent in April 2024 from 5.6 percent in April 2023, according to data released by the U...
May 28, 2024
IDNR Seeking Entries for Cicada-Themed Art Show
May 28, 2024 -The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair and is inviting residents to submit their entries. Illinois is expe...
May 28, 2024
LISTEN: AACGS's Evelyn Hood talks Juneteenth Celebration on Byers & Co
May 28, 2024 - Evelyn Hood of the African American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum joined Byers & Co to talk about events planned for Juneteenth. Listen to the podcast now!
May 28, 2024
LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
May 28, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about opening weekend at the Devon, to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends, and support from Doris Turner in Springfield on pharmacy related iss...
May 28, 2024
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
May 28, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the passing of of NBA legend and cycling enthusiast, Bill Walton, a weekend of auto racing, their 10th anniversary party, runn...
May 28, 2024
Decatur awarded $500,000 EPA Brownfields assessment grant
May 27, 2024 -The City of Decatur has received $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin environmental site assessments in the urban core. The EPA Brownfields program is ve...
May 27, 2024