Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Parsons teachers Jacie Cecil, Andrea Hill, and Jason Pittman talk about celebrating their students
January 30, 2026 - Parsons Elementary School 6th grade teacher Jacie Cecil, 5th grade teacher Andrea Hill, and 4th grade teacher Jason Pittman joined Byers & Co to talk about their paths into teac...
Lindsay Romano Jan 30, 2026

Terry Scott named 2025 Colleague of the Year for Decatur Memorial Hospital
January 29, 2026 - Terry Scott, with Environmental Services at Decatur Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital's Colleague of the Year for 2025. Scott previously earned recognition as Colleague o...
Lindsay Romano Jan 29, 2026

Illinois Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Application Cycle to May 31, 2026
January 29, 2026 -The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has extended the current application cycle for the state's Electric Vehicle Rebate Program through May 31, 2026, according to Acting Dire...
Lindsay Romano Jan 29, 2026

Specimen ballots now available for upcoming general Primary
January 29, 2026 - The specimen ballots for the upcoming March 17, 2026 General Primary Election are now available on the Macon County Clerk's website at www.maconcounty.illinois.gov. You can also cli...
Lindsay Romano Jan 29, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne on the new city manager and the search for the school superintendent
January 29, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the hiring of the new city manager and the search for the school superintendent. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jan 29, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the Illini's matchup with Washington and Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub
January 29, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the intriguing matchup of star freshmen in the Illinois-Washington game, the Illini women, and Brian Belichick not making the Hall of Fame in his first year ...
Lindsay Romano Jan 29, 2026

LISTEN: Anthony Cherry on Thee Morris Code
January 28, 2026- Anthony Cherry joined co-hosts, Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about aligning the perspective and how his journey led him to come back to Deca...
Lindsay Romano Jan 28, 2026

Macon County Health Department Seeks Public Input Through Community Health Survey
January 28, 2026 - The Macon County Health Department is asking residents to participate in a Community Health Survey aimed at identifying local health needs and guiding future programs and services. ...
Lindsay Romano Jan 28, 2026

Decatur Catholic Charities to Host Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser
January 28, 2026 - Decatur Catholic Charities will host its annual Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, at the Hall at 520. The event will run from 6 to 11 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m....
Lindsay Romano Jan 28, 2026

LISTEN: Dr. Laura Dean previews Millikin's Ninth Annual Panel Discussion on Labor Trafficking for Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 28, 2026 - Dr. Laura Dean of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the Ninth Annual Panel Discussion on Labor Trafficking for Human Trafficking Prevention Month and explains ...
Lindsay Romano Jan 28, 2026