Category Archives: News

LISTEN: SIU Medicine's Dr. Robert Blackwell talks prostate health on Byers & Co
September 20, 2023 - Dr. Robert Blackwell of SIU Medicine joined Byers & Co with guest host Kevin Breheny to talk about a free prostate cancer screening clinic and the importance of early detectio...
Sep 20, 2023

LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Senior Center announcement on Byers & Co
September 20, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co with guest host Kevin Breheny to talk about the Devon, and a big announcement for senior services in Decatur. Liste...
Sep 20, 2023

LISTEN: Dr Bret Jerger and Cards Broadcaster Mike Claiborne talk Cardinals baseball on Byers & Co
September 20, 2023 - Cardinals' broadcaster Mike Claiborne and Dr. Bret Jerger joined Byers & Co with guest host Kevin Breheny to talk about Adam Wainwright, classic St. Louis concerts, and the fu...
Sep 20, 2023

LISTEN: City Councilman Chuck Kuhle on Byers & Co
September 20, 2023 - Decatur City Council member Chuck Kuhle joined Byers & Co with guest host Kevin Breheny to talk about challenges for the City Council. Listen to the podcast now!
Sep 20, 2023

Macon County encouraging blood donation during blood drive on September 27th
September 19, 2023 -Impact Life and Macon County are holding a blood drive on September 27th and they are asking residents to sign up. So far, appointments have been slow for the Macon County Blood Dr...
Sep 19, 2023

Gov. Richard Oglesby Mansion to Host History Comes Alive event
September 19, 2023 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will be hosting a "History Comes Alive" Open House on Sunday, September 24th. Associate Professor of History at Eastern Illinois University...
Sep 19, 2023

Macon County Health Department to host a car seat check event
September 19, 2023- As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, The Macon County Health Department is hosting a free car seat check on September 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to noon. "This campaign is dedicated to...
Sep 19, 2023 Dan Harrelson / CC

Congresswoman Budzinski introduces bill to improve access to Naloxone
September 19, 2023 - U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski has introduced legislation to prevent overdose deaths and improve access to lifesaving naloxone. The Hospitals As Naloxone Distribution Sites ...
Sep 19, 2023

Rising Pharmaceuticals to begin operations in former Akorn plant
September 19, 2023 - Rising Pharmaceuticals announced the opening of a commercial manufacturing facility in Decatur, to manufacture and package sterile products, including injectables and ophthalmic p...
Sep 19, 2023

Rock Springs to host "Monarch Madness" this Saturday
September 19, 2023 -The DeWitt, Macon & Piatt Extension Master Gardeners & Horticulture, University of Illinois Extension DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties and UI Extension Dewitt Macon & P...
Sep 19, 2023 Renee Grayson / CC