Category Archives: News
Fleet Feet Decatur to host run featuring 175 Santas with "Santa Shuffle" on Dec 9th
December 7, 2023 - Fleet Feet Decatur is holding their 2nd Santa Shuffle and they are hoping for an even bigger turnout. The Santa Shuffle is a fun run/walk (1 and 3 miles) in downtown Decatur...in Sa...
Dec 7, 2023
Scouts to hold dueling piano fundraiser December 12th
December 7, 2023 - The local Scouting council is holding a "Dueling Pianos for Scouting" fundraiser on December 12th at the Children's Museum of Illinois to raise funds for the advancement of local Sc...
Dec 7, 2023
LISTEN: RCC Foundation on Byers & Co
December 7, 2023 - Richland Community College Foundation's Stephen Clevenger and RCC's Director of Planned Giving, Brian Silotto joined Byers & Co this morning to talk about their efforts to remov...
Dec 7, 2023
LISTEN: Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
December 7, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co this morning to talk about the anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, interviewing Dolly Parton, and a missed chance at interview...
Dec 7, 2023
Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois
December 6, 2023 - Illinois families with infants and toddlers now have access to free children's books that can be sent directly to their home, regardless of their income. Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday...
Dec 6, 2023
City releases more details on plans for new City Manager search
December 6, 2023 - Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton announced he intends to retire in May 2024. His announcement was made at the December 4th Decatur City Council meeting. "I like Decatur; I believe...
Dec 6, 2023
Decatur Community Dance to perform Nutcracker Ballet this weekend
December 6, 2023 - Decatur Community Dance is continuing the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker Ballet. This is the 27th year of production and will be returning to an all-dancing performance. Shows ...
Dec 6, 2023
U of I Extension offering Master Naturalist program
December 6, 2023 - Registration is open for DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Extension's 2024 Master Naturalist training program. University of Illinois Extension's Master Naturalist program trains volunteers...
Dec 6, 2023
Banking officials warn of rising check fraud
December 6, 2023 - Illinois banking officials are warning Illinoisans about a rise in check fraud cases. In Illinois, check fraud has increased dramatically in recent years. Data shows that over 26,00...
Dec 6, 2023
LISTEN: Millikin Senior Kayla Green on Winter Commencement on Byers & Co
December 6, 2023 - Senior Kayla Green and Matthew Flatten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about winter commencement, Kayla's Millikin experience, and her upcoming commencement spe...
Dec 6, 2023