Category Archives: News

Time honored tradition of harness racing returns to Macon County Fair
June 11, 2023 - Harness racing returned to the Macon County Fair again this year for a time-honored tradition that organizers hope will continue for years to come. The Macon County Fair hosted 3-Year ...
Jun 11, 2023

LISTEN: Decatur Family YMCA's Angela Foulke on Byers & Co.
June 9, 2023 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co. to talk about the Y's new Wellness Center and the latest fitness technology. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 09, 2023

LISTEN: Justin Conn on SportTalk
June 8, 2023- Justin Conn joined host Tim Cain on SportTalk to talk about Live Golf, St. Louis Cardinals' struggles, & the Denver Nuggets' dominance this postseason. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 08, 2023

Decatur Rotary Club 180 to hold inaugural Rotary Fest June 17
June 8, 2023 - Decatur Rotary Club #180 will host their first Rotary Fest, featuring a bags tournament dubbed "The Wurst Cornhole Tournament Ever," at Door 4 Brewing Co. next Saturday. The tournament ...
Jun 08, 2023

Celebration on the Sangamon to be held at Lincoln Trail Homestead Park Saturday
June 8, 2023 - This year's Celebration on the Sangamon will be held at the Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Portions of the event are sponsored ...
Jun 08, 2023 Image credit to illinois.gov.

Millikin Design and Production students install exhibit at the Children's Museum of Illinois
June 8, 2023 - Millikin University's School of Theatre & Dance Design and Production students recently completed a unique "eye-spy" display at the Children's Museum. Students gathered specificatio...
Jun 08, 2023

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way on Byers & Co.
June 8, 2023 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co. to talk about funding recently awarded to local agencies. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 08, 2023

LISTEN: Phil Romano and Julie Bilbrey of Decatur Rotary #180 on Byers & Co.
June 8, 2023 - Phil Romano and Julie Bilbrey of Decatur Rotary Club #180 joined Byers & Co. to talk about the upcoming Rotary Fest, featuring The Wurst Cornhole Tournament Ever. Listen to the podc...
Jun 08, 2023

LISTEN: Nick Gorenz & Jadan Christensen of Richland Community College on Byers & Co.
June 8, 2023 - Nick Gorenz, Richland Community College's CDL Coordinator, and Jadan Christensen, a student, joined Byers & Co. to talk about the opportunities in the school's CDL programs. Listen ...
Jun 08, 2023

LISTEN: The City Hall Insider on Byers & Co.
June 8, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co. to talk about the Macon County Fair and the Powers Mansion sale on this week's City Hall Insider. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 08, 2023