Category Archives: News

LISTEN: DPS Education Spotlight on Byers & Co
January 19, 2024 - Dr. Rochelle Clark and Kent Metzger of DPS61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the frozen pipe at Stephen Decatur Middle School, how weather plays into the school calendar, and st...
Jan 19, 2024

LISTEN: State Rep candidate Regan Deering on Byers & Co
January 19, 2024 - Regan Deering joined Byers & Co to talk about her candidacy for State Representative. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 19, 2024

LISTEN: Desiree Wright on Thee Morris Code
January 17, 2024- Desiree Wright, from the DCLI Institute joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about the Residential CNA program & the Health Prof...
Jan 17, 2024

James Millikin Homestead to hold Fine Arts Series this Winter
January 17, 2024 -The James Millikin Homestead, the former home of Millikin University's founder, will again host a series of winter parlor events beginning on Sunday, January 28, to promote the arts ...
Jan 17, 2024

New state task force aims to promote state's Underground Railroad history
January 17, 2024 - The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force met for the first time Tuesday to begin devising a strategy for sharing, growing, and celebrating the history of the Underground Railroa...
Jan 17, 2024

Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules
January 17, 2024 - SPRINGFIELD - New permanent rules will soon go into effect spelling out how people who own assault weapons and related items that are now heavily regulated in Illinois can register ...
Jan 17, 2024 Forest and Kim Starr / CC

LISTEN: Millikin talks about their applications and affordability on Byers & Co
January 17, 2024 - Stacey Hubbard, Lori Kerans, and Chilwana Thompson of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about misconceptions around the affordability of of going to MU, information ...
Jan 17, 2024

LISTEN: DMH's Drew Early on Byers & Co
January 17, 2024 - Drew Early of DMH joined Byers and Co to talk about the start of their year, new staff, and training the workforce. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 17, 2024

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
January 17, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about their community breakfast event, new senior center and developments at Scovill, the Princess Ball, a ne...
Jan 17, 2024

FBI warning of growing threat of sextortion against minors
January 16, 2024 - The FBI is warning parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online activity that may lead to the solicitation and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual ...
Jan 16, 2024