Category Archives: News

February 26, 2024 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the AgTech Summit at the University of Illinois where she will be a panel moderator and t...

February 26, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about current programming and internship opportunities at the Civic Leadership Institute. Listen to the podcast now!

February 26, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about ATT's outage, garbage service, public transportation, and the publication of city notices. Listen to the podcast now!

February 26, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co. to talk about weather, college basketball, live music, life in Florida, Soy City Buzz, and politics. Listen to the podcast now!

February 25, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order allowing schools to keep a supply of medications like naloxone on hand, and also permitting sch...

February 25, 2025 - The American Red Cross of Illinois is calling for the volunteers to join the national Sound the Alarm initiative, aiming to install 50,000 free smoke alarms in at-risk communities ...

February 25, 2024 - The Illinois State Treasurer's Office led by Treasurer Michael Frerichs has generated over 3 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio. In addition, the Il...

February 24, 2024 - Just a reminder to make changes to your commute beginning Monday if you normally utilize Brush College Road. Brush College Road between Olive St. and Hickory St. (the underpass) wi...

February 25, 2025 - Many Illinois local farmers have lined up for a taste of new state funding aimed at making it easier to get their products to market. Illinois Stewardship Alliance has announced th...

February 25, 2024 -Time is running out to apply for the Community Foundation of Macon County's Places & Neighborhoods fund, a new $100,000 funding opportunity that is part of the $1 million grant ...