Category Archives: News
LISTEN: MU's Jenelle Orcherton talks Millikin Community Arts Academy classes
August 29, 2024 - Jenelle Orcherton of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming Millikin Community Arts Academy classes. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 29, 2024
LISTEN: Paul Osborne remembers The Lone Ranger's visit to Decatur
August 29, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about heroes that have visited Decatur, politics, the closing of KFC, and a nice note from Carla Brinkoetter. Listen to the po...
Aug 29, 2024
Credit Building Workshops offered as part of Decatur Homebuyer Initiative
August 28, 2024 - Busey Bank is offering a credit building workshop on Thursday, September 5th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. as part of the Decatur Homebuyer Initiative. The class is free and being held at ...
Aug 28, 2024
Downtown Decatur Music Festival to feature headliners and local talent
August 28, 2024 -The Downtown Decatur Music Festival will take place on August 30-31, offering a weekend of live music, food, and community activities. The event will include performances by local and...
Aug 28, 2024
Millikin to hold open community auditions for the upcoming stage reading of "A Raisin in the Sun"
August 28, 2024 - Millikin University's School of Theatre & Dance is inviting community members of all ages to audition for a stage reading of Lorraine Hansberry's classic "A Raisin in the Sun," d...
Aug 28, 2024
City of Decatur welcomes new patrol officers to the force
August 28, 2024 - The Decatur Police Department welcomed five new patrol officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, as well as two lateral transfers that have already started working officially ...
Aug 28, 2024
WSOY Community Food Drive launches fundraising toolkit
ATTENTION! As of 2025, The WSOY Community Food Drive has a NEW website! Visit us today at www.wsoyfooddrive.com August 28, 2024 - For schools, churches, businesses, and organizations looking to get in...
Aug 28, 2024 Volunteers collecting food into donation box. Boxing Cans at Food Drive. Work together at food bank
LISTEN: Millikin' Dr. William McClain on Byers & Co
August 28, 2024 - Dr. William McClain of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra annual Labor Day Pops concert at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheat...
Aug 28, 2024
LISTEN: HPB Community Invested with the United Way on Byers & Co
August 28, 2024 - Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank and Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about how HPB is invested in the community and supporting the WSOY Community Food ...
Aug 28, 2024
LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
August 28, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the end of the summer season for park facilities, Devon shows, Zoorific, progress on the mountain lion e...
Aug 28, 2024