Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Author and Millikin University Professor of History, Brian Mullgardt
May 1, 2024 - Author and Millikin University Professor of History, Brian Mullgardt joined Byers & Co to talk about the current protest climate and his new book, "Wear Some Armor in Your Hair", tha...
May 01, 2024
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
May 1, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about their amazing team, Arts Jamboree, Backstage Bash, 5-9 Ladies Golf Outing, Scovill Zoo events, new baby anim...
May 01, 2024
CMofIL unveils new agriculture themed mural by artist Phil Murillo
April 30, 2024 - Corn and soybeans grow high in Central Illinois, but not nearly as high as part of a new mural at Children's Museum of Illinois. The agriculture-themed mural resides in the east stair...
Apr 30, 2024
City seeks public feedback on Decatur's electric vehicle infrastructure needs
April 30, 2024 -The City of Decatur is seeking public feedback about electric vehicle (EV) knowledge and where charging stations and other infrastructure would be best deployed in Decatur. A public su...
Apr 30, 2024
Jodi Silotto named Millikin University's Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communication
April 30, 2024 - Jodi Foster Silotto has been named Millikin University's Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications, effective April 22, replacing Meg Richtman, who served in the pos...
Apr 30, 2024
Respiratory virus season continues on downward trend
April 30, 2024 -With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois' overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospital...
Apr 30, 2024 Project IDEA / CC
LISTEN: 26 awarded adult scholarship funding through Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
April 30, 2024 -Twenty-six Macon County residents are receiving nearly $60,000 in educational scholarships through a competitive program coordinated by The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. This...
Apr 30, 2024
LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
April 30, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are working with local elected representatives towards getting assistance for independent pharmacies through fees collected but...
Apr 30, 2024
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
April 30, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about young people's increased participation in marathons, running events, new merchandise, celebrations planned for their 10th an...
Apr 30, 2024
City of Decatur unveils new sign at Lake Decatur honoring A.E. Staley
April 29, 2024 - Newly-installed signs at Lake Decatur will share A.E. Staley's legacy and contribution to the creation of Lake Decatur for years to come. The City of Decatur, its partners, and the St...
Apr 29, 2024