Category Archives: News
Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify
March 28, 2024 - The night before Rebecca Hooks started at the Illinois State Police Academy in 2002, she spoke on the phone with her father and her brother - both of whom worked in law enforcement. H...
Mar 28, 2024
Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 28, 2024 -The Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse will recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with different events and an awareness campaign encouraging local businesses to get ...
Mar 28, 2024
LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
March 28, 2024 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about The Greatest Night in Pop documentary, their community investment process, and the return of Life magazine. Listen t...
Mar 28, 2024
LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
March 28, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the passing of Joe Lieberman, voter turnout for the primary election, politics, and city managers. Listen to the podcast ...
Mar 28, 2024
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal
March 27, 2024 - Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and storage are awaiting action from the full Illinois Senate after unanimous committee approval. Senate Bill 3481, sponsored by Sen. Sa...
Mar 27, 2024
FBI releases report 2023 internet crime report
March 27th, 2024 - Data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows that Illinois experienced an increase in internet crimes last year. Illinois experienced a 6% increase in victim com...
Mar 27, 2024
Jamaican Singer and Rapper Sean Kingston coming to The Devon on July 11
March 27, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Kingston will be coming to the Devon July 11. This show is not included in the 2024 Devon Season Ti...
Mar 27, 2024
Mt Zion Methodist Church offering interactive Easter program Friday March 29
March 27th, 2024 - The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will offer a program called "Journey to the Cross - An Interactive Experience of Jesus' Last Days" on Good Friday, March 29. The program will be...
Mar 27, 2024
Barn Colony Artist announce annual Spring Show in May
The Barn Colony Artists have announced their 84th Annual Spring Show beginning May 1st at the Anne Lloyd Gallery located within the Madden Arts Center. The exhibition will run until May 24th The highl...
Mar 27, 2024
LISTEN: Crossing's Tanya Andricks on Byers & Co
March 27, 2024 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about the record number of overdoses nationally, mental wellness, discerning truth from fiction, and entertainment....
Mar 27, 2024