Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the World Cup and talks Illini basketball
July 20, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the conclusion of the World Cup and the Fighting Illini basketball teams. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 20, 2026
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on bus and air services in Decatur
July 20, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about local elections, bus and air services in Decatur, and community grants. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 20, 2026
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny talks air quality, World Cup final, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 20, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the air quality and weather, the weekend of sports including the World Cup final, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the...
Jul 20, 2026
First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes of the Season Found in Macon County
July 19, 2026 -The Macon County Health Department has confirmed the first mosquito batches of the season to test positive for West Nile virus. The infected mosquito samples were collected by the Macon...
Jul 19, 2026 Enrique Dans / CC
Decatur Park District Accepting Applications to Fill Vacant Board Seat
July 19, 2026 - The Decatur Park District is accepting applications to fill the unexpired term of Park Board Commissioner Bob Brilley, who passed away earlier this month. The appointment will fill the...
Jul 19, 2026
Air Quality Alert Continues as Smoke Prompts 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' Conditions Monday
July 19, 2026 - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents to prepare for poor air quality on Monday, July 20, as wildfire smoke is expected to keep much of the state in the "Un...
Jul 19, 2026
Children's Museum to Host Professionals at Play Networking Event
July 19, 2026 -The Children's Museum of Illinois is inviting local business and community leaders to an after-hours networking event later this month. Professionals at Play will be held Tuesday, July ...
Jul 19, 2026
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks summer concerts on Byers & Co
July 17, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their executive director job search, swimming at the Y, going to a concert, and pop culture. Listen to the ...
Jul 17, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper breaks down U of I Athletic Director Josh Whitman's new contract
July 17, 2027 - Mark Tupper talks about Josh Whitman's new contract, MLB resuming after the All Star break, an Illini summer basketball video, and the approaching football schedule. Listen to the podc...
Jul 17, 2026
LISTEN: Niki Fenderson and Chief Brad Allen give a Boys & Girls Club of Decatur update
July 17, 2026 - Board members, Niki Fenderson and Chief Brad Allen, of The Boys & Girls Club of Decatur joined Byers & Co to talk about their need for community support to make the organizatio...
Jul 17, 2026