Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Meet DMH cardiologist Dr. Huzefa Bhopalwala with Tanya Andricks
August 19, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Huzefa Bhopalwala of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Bhopalwala's path around the world to become a cardiologist at Memorial ...
Aug 19, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on a unique perspective on the Bears' next home and Illini basketball Bracketology rankings
August 19, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about Mike Florio's thought that the NFL is not interested in letting the Chicago Bears leave Chicago and very high Bracketology rankings for the Men's and Women's ...
Aug 19, 2026
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard talks Devon events and opportunities for growth due to its success
August 19, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming Devon shows, growth opportunities for the concert venue due to its success, Little Hoopsters, a...
Aug 19, 2026
Illinois Reminds Families and Educators About School Expense Tax Credits
August 18, 2026 - As the new school year begins, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding families and educators about state tax credits that can help offset qualified education expenses. The I...
Aug 18, 2026 Jimmie Quick / CC
Salvation Army's "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive Set for Friday
August 18, 2026 - The Salvation Army of Decatur is asking the community to help local students prepare for the new school year through its annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive this Friday, August ...
Aug 18, 2026
Little Hoopsters Returns to Decatur Indoor Sports Center in September
August 18, 2026 -The Decatur Indoor Sports Center is bringing back Little Hoopsters, a basketball program designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of the game in a fun, non-competitive...
Aug 18, 2026
Illinois Farm Mental Health Program Rebrands as FARM SOS
August 18, 2026 - A statewide program providing confidential mental health support to Illinois farm families has a new name and website. The Farm Family Resource Initiative, which began as a 2019 pilo...
Aug 18, 2026 Waist up portrait of senior farmer on field, looking at camera.
LISTEN: Forsyth restaurant and hotel update with Dave Wendt
August 18, 2026 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about the village being featured in the IML publication, updates on their restaurants and hotel developments, being...
Aug 18, 2026
LISTEN: Natalie Beck, Bruce Nims, and Kaitlyn Farrar talk HICF board governance classes
August 18, 2026 - Natalie Beck and Kaitlyn Farrar of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and Bruce Nims, joined Byers & Co to talk about their board governance classes and the impact those...
Aug 18, 2026
LISTEN: Lauren Young previews the August 18, 2026 Pharmacy Facts with Friends
August 18, 2026 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include discussion on last minute school physicals and a Zoorific Evening at Scovill Zoo. Listen t...
Aug 18, 2026