Category Archives: News

January 13, 2025- David Lane of Scouting America joined Co- hosts John West & Michael Breheny to talk about the organization and the upcoming events for the program. Listen to the podcast now!

January 13, 2025- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to recap NFL playoffs and Illini Basketball. Listen to the podcast now!

January 13, 2024 - To celebrate WSOY's 100th Anniversary, Byers & Co is hitting the road for the century tour! First stop is Old King's Orchard Community Center, where the Heart of Illinois Commun...

January 12, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that in line with the national trend, the state's overall respiratory illness level has ticked up from Moderate to High, dr...

January 12, 2025 - On January 6, 2025, the Illinois Legislature passed HB 4439 which designates the soybean as Illinois' official state bean. HB 4439 recognizes the importance of soybeans to the state...

January 12, 2025 -The Decatur Public Library has announced the first event in its year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, DPL will host Lo...

January 12, 2025 - Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State's office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted th...

January 10, 2025 - Nicole Bateman joined Byers & Co to talk about the pace of and approach to economic development and the importance of educating bodies to be in contact and on the same page with...

January 10, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about winter driving, the Illini, Brothers at War, and compassion for those impacted by natural disasters. Listen to the podcast now!

January 10, 2025 - DPS 61 Director of Teaching & Learning - Secondary, Dr. Edwin Robinson, joined Byers & Co to talk about his background in education and how they are working to provide quali...