Category Archives: News

Millikin to celebrate homecoming October 3rd-5th
September 29, 2025 - Millikin University will be hosting its 2025 Homecoming celebration, "Paint the Town Blue," during the weekend of Oct. 3-5, 2025. With more than 50 events over three days, alumni,...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

Illinois Department of Revenue Announces 2025 Tax Amnesty Program
September 29, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is encouraging individuals and businesses to take advantage of the 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program, a unique opportunity to settle outs...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

Volunteers of All Ages Invited to Collect Native Seeds at Friends Creek Conservation Area
September 29, 2025 -The Macon County Conservation District is seeking volunteers of all ages to participate in a native seed collection event at Friends Creek Conservation Area on Saturday, October 4,...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025 Jaffarali / Depositphotos.com

Fall Frenzy High School Bass Fishing Tournament to return to Lake Decatur in October
July 16, 2025 -The City of Decatur, Maroa-Forsyth High School Bass Fishing Team, Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Village of Forsyth are sponsoring the third annual Fall Frenzy High ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

EOC to hold Local by the Lake Event benefit
September 29, 2025 - An event titled Local by the Lake is planned for Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Beach House to benefit the Empowerment Opportunity Center. The event w...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

LISTEN: Brian Barnhart details the Illini's big win over USC and the atmosphere on campus for the game
September 29, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's win over USC, the atmosphere at the game, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

LISTEN: Tim Cain wraps up the weekend in sports including the Illini win over USC
September 29, 2025 - Tim Cain talks about the results of the weekend in sports and the Illini victory over USC. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks WSOY Community Food Drive and the city manager position
September 29, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive, a busy weekend of sports, the city manager position, and city council business. Listen t...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

LISTEN: Bill Lehmann and Gary and Andy Birschbach talk about long standing support of the WSOY Community Food Drive
September 29, 2025 - Bill Lehmann of JTnet, and Gary and Andy Birschbach of McDonald's joined Byers & Co to talk about their long standing support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the p...
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025

LISTEN: Kara Demirjian Huss talks Food Drive and crowd atmosphere at the Illini-USC game
September 29, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss joined Byers & Co to talk about the crowd atmosphere at the Illini-USC game and supporting the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 29, 2025