Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Millikin University's Laura Dean on Byers & Co
March 27, 2024 - Laura Dean of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about her research trip to Ukraine where they were studying patterns and techniques of human trafficking during wartime...
Mar 27, 2024
LISTEN: Good Samaritan Inn and Hickory Point Bank on Byers & Co
March 27, 2024 - Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank and Nicky Besser of the Good Samaritan Inn joined Byers & Co to talk about how Good Sam serves the community and the bank supports their efforts ...
Mar 27, 2024
LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
March 27, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about a new animal on the zoo carousel, Scovill Zoo opening and Critter Egg Hunt, Devon construction, Daddy Dau...
Mar 27, 2024
LISTEN: Jim Kimmons and Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
March 27, 2024 - Jimmy Kimmons and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about covering live sporting events and some of the behind the scenes stories throughout the years. Listen to the podcast...
Mar 27, 2024
Decatur Police released body cam and car footage of officer involved shooting
March 26, 2024 - The Decatur Police Department released portions of the body-worn cameras and in-car video from the officers involved in the shooting incident that occurred on March 18, 2024. During a...
Mar 26, 2024
Scovill Zoo installs new carousel animal in celebration of 100th anniversary
March 26, 2024 -In celebration of the Decatur Park District's 100th anniversary, the zoo has introduced a new carousel animal to Scovill Zoo, a majestic giraffe. The giraffe carousel animal has been c...
Mar 26, 2024
History of the Heartland recruiting churches for its 3rd annual Stained Glass Stories Tour in May
March 25th, 2024 - The History of the Heartland organization is hosting the 3rd annual Stained Glass Stories Tour on Sunday May 19, and the organization is looking for local churches to participate. "...
Mar 26, 2024
ICC's Crossing Safety Improvement Plan aims to protect Illinoisans
March 26, 2024 - The Illinois Commerce Commission has started its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (2025-2029), allocating over $410 million to enhance safety at 1,310 highway-rail...
Mar 26, 2024
IRS is giving tips on how to get the most out of this tax season
March 26, 2024 - The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that low to moderate income workers could be eligible for the earned income tax credit. The IRS also reminds taxpayers that they ca...
Mar 26, 2024
Governor Richard Oglesby Mansion to host volunteer docent training the first week of April
March 26, 2024 - The Governor Richard Oglesby Mansion will be hosting docent (tour guide) training the first week of April for volunteers to be a part of local Decatur history. The volunteer opportuni...
Mar 26, 2024