Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
December 7, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co this morning to talk about the anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, interviewing Dolly Parton, and a missed chance at interview...
Dec 07, 2023
Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois
December 6, 2023 - Illinois families with infants and toddlers now have access to free children's books that can be sent directly to their home, regardless of their income. Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday...
Dec 06, 2023
City releases more details on plans for new City Manager search
December 6, 2023 - Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton announced he intends to retire in May 2024. His announcement was made at the December 4th Decatur City Council meeting. "I like Decatur; I believe...
Dec 06, 2023
Decatur Community Dance to perform Nutcracker Ballet this weekend
December 6, 2023 - Decatur Community Dance is continuing the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker Ballet. This is the 27th year of production and will be returning to an all-dancing performance. Shows ...
Dec 06, 2023
U of I Extension offering Master Naturalist program
December 6, 2023 - Registration is open for DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Extension's 2024 Master Naturalist training program. University of Illinois Extension's Master Naturalist program trains volunteers...
Dec 06, 2023
Banking officials warn of rising check fraud
December 6, 2023 - Illinois banking officials are warning Illinoisans about a rise in check fraud cases. In Illinois, check fraud has increased dramatically in recent years. Data shows that over 26,00...
Dec 06, 2023
LISTEN: Millikin Senior Kayla Green on Winter Commencement on Byers & Co
December 6, 2023 - Senior Kayla Green and Matthew Flatten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about winter commencement, Kayla's Millikin experience, and her upcoming commencement spe...
Dec 06, 2023
LISTEN: Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator Abbey Britton on Byers & Co
December 6, 2023 - Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator Abbey Britton of Memorial Home Hospice joined Byers & Co to talks about grief around the holidays and their support group. Listen to the po...
Dec 06, 2023
LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
December 6, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of Trees on the Tees, a new virtual reality experience, the pajama party with Santa, Devon co...
Dec 06, 2023
IDOT faces snow plow driver shortage this winter
December 5, 2023 - We have been blessed with mild weather lately, but when the snow eventually comes, a national shortage of licensed truck drivers means fewer snow plows on the roads this winter. Mar...
Dec 05, 2023