Category Archives: News
LISTEN: DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody and DEA President Sam Mills talk about the start of the new school year
October 9, 2026 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody and Decatur Education Association President Sam Mills joined Byers & Co to talk about how the new administration and teachers' union a...
Oct 9, 2026
Oglesby Mansion to Host Presentation on Governor Richard Oglesby October 10
October 8, 2026 - The Governor Richard James Oglesby Mansion in Decatur will host a special presentation Saturday, October 10th, as part of the Ogen Historic Speaker Series. Mikito Muroya will present...
Oct 8, 2026
Illinois Mobile DMV Program Surpasses 62,000 Transactions Since 2023
October 8, 2026 - The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV program has completed more than 62,000 transactions at events across the state since January 2023. The program has held more than 1,700 e...
Oct 8, 2026
Chamber to Host Annual State of Education Business Luncheon November 10
October 8, 2026 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of Education Business Luncheon Tuesday, November 10th, bringing together area business leaders and education leade...
Oct 8, 2026
Macon County Health Department offers final clinic ahead of October 15 school health deadline
October 8, 2026 - Families who still need to complete school physicals, immunizations or lead testing have a final upcoming opportunity at the Macon County Health Department. Illinois requires proof o...
Oct 8, 2026
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois to host Lead Like a Girl event honoring Shelith Hansbro
October 8, 2026 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will host its 19th annual Lead Like a Girl celebration on Wednesday, October 21st at 6 p.m. at the Country Club of Decatur. Formerly known as Diamonds...
Oct 8, 2026
Heritage Behavioral Health Center to Permanently Close Oasis Program After 26 Years
October 8, 2026 -Heritage Behavioral Health Center says it will sunset its Oasis program after more than 26 years of providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. ...
Oct 8, 2026
Illinois Fire Marshal Urges Safe Charging During Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2026- The Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe charging habits during Fire Prevention Week, October 4th through 10th. This year's theme is "Charge into Fire S...
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LISTEN: Community partnership training opportunities at Millikin University
October 8, 2026 - Julienne Shields and John Palmer of Millikin University, Mirinda Rothrock of the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Millikin alum, Hope Tucker of Brinkoetter, joined Byers &am...
Oct 8, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the Divisional round of the MLB Playoffs and previews Illinois-Michigan State
October 8, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Division Series Playoffs, the Illini matchup with Michigan State, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 8, 2026