Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
November 22, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Trees on the Tees, a breakfast to kick off their 100th-year celebration, DISC discount opportunities, ...
Nov 22, 2023
Illinois' rainy day fund crosses $2 billion mark
November 21, 2023 - With a deposit of $11.5 million, Illinois' Rainy Day Fund reaches $2.005 billion. In the worst days of the fiscal impasse in 2017, the Rainy Day Fund had just $48,000. That's not e...
Nov 21, 2023
Wolf Carbon Solutions withdrawals application for CO2 pipeline to Macon County
November 21, 2023 - Plans for a pipeline that would have transported carbon dioxide from Iowa for eventual storage in Macon County are off the table - for now. Wolf Carbon Solutions, the company behin...
Nov 21, 2023
Maroa-Forsyth hires new superintendent
November 21, 2023 - Maroa-Forsyth School District's Board of Education announced that they have voted unanimously to hire Mr. Adam Ibbotson as the new Superintendent of the Maroa-Forsyth School CUSD#2...
Nov 21, 2023
General primary lottery to be held December 5th
November 21, 2023 - The Macon County Clerk, Josh Tanner, says a general Primary lottery will be held on Tuesday, December 5th for those candidates who filed simultaneously for the same office as of th...
Nov 21, 2023
City seeks feedback on Nelson Park boat ramp improvements
November 21, 2023 - The City of Decatur is seeking community feedback on proposed improvements to the Nelson Park boat ramps. Residents can view three proposed options and choose their preference HERE...
Nov 21, 2023
LISTEN: Forsyth's Dave Wendt on Byers & Co
November 21, 2023 -Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about Rudolph's Village Market, recognition of heroes, and business development updates in Forsyth. Listen to the ...
Nov 21, 2023
LISTEN: Community Foundation talks about year end giving deadlines on Byers & Co
November 21, 2023 - Natalie Beck and Missy Batman of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the end-of-year giving deadlines. To see more info on Year-End Giving Deadlines, click...
Nov 21, 2023
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
November 21, 2023 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about holiday specials and hours for Black Friday weekend, featured products, and upcoming holiday-themed events. Listen to the...
Nov 21, 2023
LISTEN: Johnette Mitchell, Corey Walker, Tammy Fuller, Brylan Hodge, Jemiah Jones, & Nilah Gauss on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
November 20, 2023- Johnette Mitchell, Corey Walker, Tammy Fuller, and young entrepreneurs Brylan Hodge, Jemiah Jones, & Nilah Gauss joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz o...
Nov 20, 2023