Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Dr. Nicole Florence of Memorial Wellness on Byers & Co
July 2, 2024 - Dr. Nicole Florence of Memorial Wellness Center joined Byers & Co to offer summer tips on sun protection and heat safety. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 2, 2024
iFAB awarded $51 million EDA Tech Hubs grant to propel Central Illinois as a biomanufacturing leader
July 2, 2024 - The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub has been awarded approximately $51 million from the Tech Hubs Program through the Department of Commerce's Eco...
Jul 2, 2024
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
July 2, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the Tour de France, F1 racing, 4th of July, and local running events. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 2, 2024
Stay Safe and Leave Fireworks to the Professionals on July 4th
July 2, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) remind organizations and individuals to leave the fireworks displays to lice...
Jul 2, 2024
Decatur City Council invests in childcare with approval of former Wee Folks building rehabilitation
July 1, 2o24 -On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved an investment of COVID funds to help create much-needed childcare openings. Approximately $730,000 in Community Development Block Grant-...
Jul 1, 2024
Millikin President Dr. Jim Reynolds announces retirement in June 2025
July 1, 2024 -Millikin University's 16th President, Dr. Jim Reynolds, has announced plans to retire effective June 30, 2025. Reynolds was elected the 16th president of Millikin in July 2020. "After sp...
Jul 1, 2024
LISTEN: Wayne Kent on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 1st, 2024- Pastor Wayne Kent, joined co-hosts Jack Vance, & Kirk Bickel on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about providing relief to Ukraine and Poland. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 1, 2024
LISTEN: Mike Claiborne & Dr. Bret Jerger talks Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 1st, 2024-Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, & Dr. Bret Jerger from Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, joined co-hosts Jack Vance, & Kirk Bickel ...
Jul 1, 2024
Empowerment Opportunity Center to host Local by the Lake September 20th
July 1, 2024 - Empowerment Opportunity Center will be hosting it's annual Local by the Lake event at The Beach House on September 20th at 5:30pm. This event serves as the Empowerment Opportunity Cente...
Jul 1, 2024
The Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds Illinoisans about grill safety
July 1st, 2024 - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents of Illinois to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills this holiday we...
Jul 1, 2024