Category Archives: News

January 1, 2024 - The Decatur Area Arts Council will host a Trivia Night fundraiser on Sat., February 24, 2024. The event will be held at the Shilling Center at Richland Community College. The doors o...

January 1, 2023 -Two laws taking effect today will expand leave rights for workers whose lives were impacted by violence. "In the wake of tragic loss, the last thing on an Illinoisan's mind should be ...

January 1, 2024 -The minimum wage in Illinois has increased by $1 per hour from $13 to $14. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $8.40 per hour and youth workers (under 18) working fewer t...

January 1, 2024 - Starting today, electronic cigarette products will be banned inside public places in Illinois. Kristina Hamilton of the American Lung Association said the association has been leadin...

January 1, 2024 - Goodbye 2023! Now that the holidays are nearly over and overindulging is behind us, it's time for a reset. January has been coined, "Dry January". Dry January is a one-month sobriety...

January 1, 2024 - Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in eleven metropolitan areas in Illinois and decreased in three. In Decatur, the not-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased +0...

December 29, 2023 - Dan Martini and Michael Breheny joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about Soy City Buzz, music, the importance of telling community stories, and Kevin's retir...

December 29, 2023 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about their Livestrong and Parkinson's programs, the community aspect of the Y, a...

December 29, 2023 - Tom Brinkoetter joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about Cardinals spring training, what makes Brinkoetter special, living in Decatur, and the real estate ma...

December 29, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about the success of Trees on the Tees, utlizing the DISC in new ways, golf, and...