Category Archives: News

Illinois Deer Donation Program distributes over 12,000 pounds of venison to food pantries
April 4, 2024 - The 2023-2024 Illinois Deer Donation Program through the University of Illinois Extension saw more than 300 deer, and a total of 12,187 pounds of venison were distributed among over 50...
Apr 04, 2024

LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
April 4, 2024 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Caterpillar's large financial contribution, helping ALICE families, and how people and businesses can help. Listen to...
Apr 04, 2024

LISTEN: LJ Pemberton on Byers & Co
April 4, 2024 - LJ Pemberton joined Byers & Co to talk about her recently released book, Still Alive, her background in writing, and the creative process behind the project. Listen to the podcast ...
Apr 04, 2024

LISTEN: Heritage Behavioral Health on Byers & Co
April 4, 2024 - Mary Garrison, Meg Johnson, and Amy Morgason of Heritage Behavioral Health Center joined Byers & Co to talk about their range of services, mental wellness being discussed openly, a...
Apr 04, 2024

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
April 4, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Mike McElroy, Tim Gleason, and city government. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 04, 2024

FBI Springfield Teen Academy Offers High School Juniors and Seniors an Inside Look at the FBI
April 3, 2024 - Applications are now being accepted for the FBI Springfield's Teen Academy that will be held Wednesday, August 7th at the FBI Springfield Field Office. According to the Springfield FBI...
Apr 03, 2024

Decatur Caterpillar and its employees donate $388,000 to United Way
April 3, 2024 - Caterpillar and its employees celebrated its commitment to the United Way by donating $388,000 to the organization from its Fall 2023 month long campaign. The funds were raised through...
Apr 03, 2024

Respiratory virus levels trending down across the state
April 3, 2024 - Illinois' overall respiratory virus level has dropped to Low in recent weeks and all counties in Illinois are now at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations for the first time since Oc...
Apr 03, 2024 Project IDEA / CC

Home rehab program with City of Decatur and Central IL Land Bank sell first home
April 4, 2024 -With grant support from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the City of Decatur and the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority (CILBA) recently sold its first rehabbed home...
Apr 03, 2024

Blues Traveler and Big Head Todd and the Monsters coming to the Devon in August
April 3, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and Mammoth, Inc. has announced Blues Travelers with Big Head Todd and The Monsters will perform at the Devon on August 9, 2024. This show IS NOT inclu...
Apr 03, 2024