Category Archives: News

August 6, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur Day at the Illinois State Fair, Dog n Suds, time capsules, and the preservation of history. Listen to the podcast...

August 5, 2026 - Decatur Memorial Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for providing high-quality patient care in its latest annual hospital rankings. The hospital received Hig...

August 5, 2026 - Longtime community volunteer Beatrice Hall has been named the recipient of the 2026 Johnson & Mears Community Service Award, presented during Tuesday evening's National Night Out ...

August 5, 2026 - Volunteers from ADM's Decatur operations helped thousands of local students prepare for the new school year during the Decatur Family YMCA's annual Backpack Attack on Aug. 1. Working ...

August 5, 2026 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation recognizing seven individuals and organizations whose dedication, leadership and generosity have helped strengthen Macon County at the 2026 ...

The WSOY Community Food Drive has announced the annual event will be held on Friday, October 2nd, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Airport Plaza Kroger on Rt. 36 (1818 Airport Plaza, Decatur). Learn how t...

August 5, 2026 - Andy Stukins and Noal Bennett of Ivy League Cards & Collectibles joined Byers & Co to talk about becoming part of the Fanatics Collect weekly online auctions, their recent tri...

August 5, 2026 - Molly Berry and Kyle Tucker of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how their transfer student success has earned a spot on Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll fo...

August 5, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Jeff Ulis of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Ulis' path to becoming an otolaryngologist at Memorial Specialty Care ENT & A...

August 5, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks abut a foot injury to the Fighting Illini's David Mirkovi, the Cubs win over the Dodgers' new ace pitcher Tarik Skubal, early Illini football rankings, and the Chica...