Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Millikin's LJ Pemberton discusses fall show lineup on Byers & Co
October 4, 2023 - LJ Pemberton of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the lineup of shows on the university's campus this fall. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 04, 2023

LISTEN: DMH discusses healthcare industry changes on Byers & Co
October 4, 2023 - Drew Early and Dr. Ted Clark of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about industry challenges, changes since COVID-19, and their investment and focus on serving the community. Listen t...
Oct 04, 2023

LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
October 4, 2023 -Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the girls' state golf tournament, Halloween events, and senior services with the park district. Listen to...
Oct 04, 2023

Country Club and Lost Bridge boat ramps to be removed for the season
October 3, 2023 -The city of Decatur says the Country Club Road boat ramp and the Lost Bridge Boat ramps on Lake Decatur will be removed this week. The removal is due to low water levels caused by lac...
Oct 03, 2023

Master Gardener receives state award for work with Crossing Healthcare Community Gardens
October 2, 2023 -Each year, Master Gardeners from all over Illinois are recognized at the state Master Gardener conference. One Macon County Master Gardener received the 2023 Outstanding Illinois Mast...
Oct 03, 2023

Richland Community College Holds Fall Orientations for Free Adult Education Programs
October 3, 2023 - Richland Community College's Adult Education Program will be holding fall orientations for its free GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Orientations will be held the...
Oct 03, 2023

Decatur City Council Council designates honorary streets, approves homebuyer counseling program
October 3, 2023 -Highlights from the October 2, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include the Council designating two honorary streets, and the approval of a counseling/education program for homebuye...
Oct 03, 2023

Decatur Police release addition enforcement numbers
October 3, 2023 - The Decatur Police Department has released the results of additional enforcement efforts conducted through the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program. The STE...
Oct 03, 2023

Millikin announces reduction in tuition and new free tuition program
October 3, 2023 - Millikin University has announced the Millikin Tuition Promise and Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Program, beginning in Fall 2024. The Millikin Tuition Promise provides a red...
Oct 03, 2023

LISTEN: Community Foundation discusses Board Governance Class on Byers & Co
October 3, 2023 - Rachel Moran and Bruce Nims joined Byers & Co from the Community Foundation to talk about the Community Foundation-supported Board Governance class. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 03, 2023