Category Archives: News

Millikin appoints interim Dean of the College of Fine Arts
August 3, 2023 - Millikin has appointed an interim Dean of the College of Fine Arts, effective July 1. The university announced today that Jessica Wilcoxen has assumed the position after the promotion...
Aug 03, 2023

State to hold live unclaimed property auction at IL State Fair
August 3, 2023 - A 14-karat white gold woman's double halo-style ring, a $500 bill from 1934 and collectible basketball cards featuring seven Hall of Famers are some of the unclaimed property items to...
Aug 03, 2023

IL Gov signs bill establishing full day kindergarten
August 3, 2023 - Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2396, requiring each school board to establish a kindergarten program with full-day attendance, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Under this bill...
Aug 03, 2023

Frank Hardy named Decatur Memorial Hospital's July Colleague of the Month
August 3, 2023 - Decatur Memorial Hospital has named its July Colleague of the Month, a shuttle driver with the hospital's Patient Experience division. Frank Hardy's colleagues said he's thorough abou...
Aug 03, 2023

ALPLM to host back to school bash
August 3, 2023 - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will host a Back to School Bash this Saturday; free day of games and crafts for children and helpful services for parents and careg...
Aug 03, 2023

LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co.
August 3, 2023 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co. to talk about their campaign season, the power of impact tours, and the DCLI summer programming. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 03, 2023

LISTEN: DPS61 talks tentative late start at Dennis on Byers & Co.
August 3, 2023 - Dr. Rochelle Clark and Bill Clevenger of Decatur Public Schools joined Byers & Co. to talk about the delayed beginning of the school year at Dennis, recent district successes and ...
Aug 03, 2023

LISTEN: Richland Success Coach Allison Shuppara-Ooton on Byers & Co.
August 3, 2023 - Allison Shuppara-Ooton of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co. to talk about drop-in registration opportunities, preparations for the fall semester and student resources....
Aug 03, 2023

LISTEN: The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne on Byers & Co.
August 3, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co. to talk about classic politicians, strong public-private partnerships in Decatur and recent political divides on this week's City Hall...
Aug 03, 2023

LISTEN: Gary Schoeniger on Thee Morris Code
August 2, 2023- Gary Schoeniger, Advanced Thought Leader in Understanding an Entrepreneurial Mindset & co-author of Who Owns the Ice House joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morri...
Aug 02, 2023