Category Archives: News
Officials Urge Residents to Call 811 During Safe Digging Month
April 5, 2026- State officials are reminding Illinois residents to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects as part of Safe Digging Month. The annual campaign, highlighted by a proclamati...
Apr 05, 2026
Maroa-Forsyth Student Named Among Top Illinois FFA Leaders
April 5, 2026- A student from Maroa-Forsyth High School has been recognized as one of the top student leaders in Illinois agriculture. Gehrig Bunselmeyer was named a Top 10 Section President by the Il...
Apr 05, 2026
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks Illini fandom and anticipation ahead of the Final Four
April 3, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the excitement around the Fighting Illini making it to the NCAA Final Four, the anticipation for the game, and the history of great Il...
Apr 03, 2026
LISTEN: Tom Brinkoetter on the current local real estate market
April 3, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the current state of the real estate market and to highlight a completely renovated home. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 03, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper sets the stage for the Final Four and offers what the Fighting Illini will need to do to win
April 3, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the atmosphere around the Fighting Illini and what they will need to do to win in their Final Four matchup with UConn. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 03, 2026
Turner Measure Aims to Support Small Business Investment
April 2, 2026 - State Sen. Doris Turner is advancing legislation aimed at helping small businesses reinvest in growth and expansion. The proposal, Senate Bill 3614, would create a new account allowing...
Apr 02, 2026
Decatur Police launch new online tool to access police activity
April 2, 2026 - The Decatur Police Department has launched a new online tool designed to give residents access to police activity across the city. The platform, called Citizen Connect, replaces the de...
Apr 02, 2026
Macon County Conservation Groups to Host 1,000-Tree Community Planting Event
April 2, 2026 -The Macon County Conservation District and the Macon County Conservation Foundation will celebrate milestone anniversaries and upcoming environmental holidays with a large-scale communi...
Apr 02, 2026
Annual Decatur Pintwood Derby Returns April 11 to Support Local Scouting
April 2, 2026 - The Decatur Pintwood Derby returns Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Decatur Brew Works, bringing together fast racing, creative car designs, and craft beverages - al...
Apr 02, 2026
LISTEN: The Moments remembers Tony LaRussa's visit to Decatur in 2012
April 2, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments when Hall of Fame manager Tony LaRussa visited Decatur in 2012 Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 02, 2026