Category Archives: News
Heart of Illinois launces Educator Professional Development Grant program
January 21, 2025 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) has announced the launch of a new $25,000 Educator Professional Development Grant Program designed to support teachers across the t...
Jan 21, 2026
LISTEN: Jenelle Orcherton previews Millikin Community Arts Academy spring classes
January 21, 2026 - Jenelle Orcherton of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the spring classes offered at the Millikin Community Arts Academy. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 21, 2026
LISTEN: Meet Dr. George Liu with Memorial Care General Surgery at DMH
January 21, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. George Liu of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Liu's career path, advancements in surgery, what he loves about the community, and his passion for m...
Jan 21, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Kylan Boswell's injury, B1G10 basketball, and Ayo Dosunmu
January 21, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's matchup with Maryland, the injury to Kylan Boswell, B1G10 basketball scheduling, and Ayo Dosunmu's season. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 21, 2026
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews Zoo Valentines, their hiring fair, and new Devon concerts
January 21, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about their leadership team, cooperating with other entities, their upcoming hiring fair, zoo valentines, and...
Jan 21, 2026
ImpactLife to Host Community Blood Drives at Decatur Memorial Hospital and Richland Community College
January 20, 2026 - ImpactLife, the nonprofit provider of blood components for both area hospitals, will host two community blood drives in Decatur later this month in partnership with Decatur Memorial...
Jan 20, 2026
Student Poetry Competition and Book Release Event to Be Held at Decatur Public Library
January 20, 2026 - The second annual Student Poetry Competition and Inkwell: Volume Two book release event will take place Saturday, January 24, at 1 p.m. at the Decatur Public Library. The free event...
Jan 20, 2026
LISTEN: Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth talks golf carts, Village Rummage Sale, and Chic-Fil-A
January 20, 2026 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about golf carts on the roadways, the Village Rummage Sale, and Chic-Fil-A. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 20, 2026
LISTEN: Meet That's What She Said cast member Darsonya Switzer with Missy Batman
January 20, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Darsonya Switzer of Dove Inc. joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said performances and Darsonya's per...
Jan 20, 2026
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews the January 20, 2026 Pharmacy Facts with Friends
January 20, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will cover Macon Resources' Night to Shine and potential healthcare savings. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 20, 2026