Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Decatur Memorial Foundation Awards Scholarhips with Paul Lidy and Kylie Morris
July 29, 2026 - Paul Lidy of the Decatur Memorial Foundation and 2026 Maroa-Forsyth graduate, Kylie Morris, joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur Memorial Foundation Awards Scholarships includin...
Jul 29, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the Fighting Illini NIL fundraiser outside of Decatur
July 29, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini brass visiting Macon County for an NIL fundraiser, the St. Louis Cardinals stumbling after the All Star break, and the Chicago Cubs. Listen to the po...
Jul 29, 2026
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard on Devon Concerts, Scovill Zoo news, and Pack Your Backpack Day
July 29, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about concerts at the Devon, Scovill Zoo, Pack Your Backpack Day at Overlook Adventure Park, and tumbling classe...
Jul 29, 2026
Millikin, Bradley Launch Direct Admit MBA Partnership
July 28, 2026 - Millikin University and Bradley University have announced a new partnership that creates a direct admission pathway into Millikin's Master of Business Administration program. Beginning...
Jul 28, 2026
Macon County Sheriff's Office to End Oversight of Animal Control Aug. 1
July 28, 2026 - The Macon County Sheriff's Office will end its oversight of Macon County Animal Control effective Aug. 1, 2026, returning responsibility for the department to Macon County. According t...
Jul 28, 2026
LISTEN: Do Something Great Awards Nonprofit Professional of the Year recipient Darsonya Switzer with Missy Batman
July 28, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Darsonya Switzer of Dove, Inc. joined BYers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards where Darsonya will be h...
Jul 28, 2026
LISTEN: Dale Colee discusses Stone Thrown Forward and previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends
July 28, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the Stone Thrown Forward initiative and golf outing, and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature Dr. Jeff Alexander from...
Jul 28, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Illini jersey sponsor patch costs and Bears storylines to watch as training camp begins
July 28, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the B1G10 football media day, the cost of the sponsor patch on the Illini football jerseys, the start of Bears training camp, and Bears storylines to watch. Lis...
Jul 28, 2026
LISTEN: Kyle May recaps RAGBRAI and previews a Gear Up event for cross country student athletes
July 28, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about his time at RAGBRAI, upcoming running events, hosting a cross country gear up event for student athletes, and new product upd...
Jul 28, 2026
LISTEN: Michael Schereron Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 27, 2026 - Michael Scherer joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Evan Hall on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the tragic situation where his 3 year old daughter, August, was...
Jul 27, 2026