Category Archives: News

August 9, 2023 - The 103rd Illinois State Fair Butter Cow was unveiled this afternoon, and you butter believe it's shaping up to be one of the fair's best attractions. Sarah Pratt and her daughter whi...

August 9, 2023 - The State Fair has announced its full slate of theme days and a list of traffic pattern changes as this year's event approaches. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day will kick the fair o...

August 9, 2023 - The Macon County Health Department, in collaboration with SIU's Center for Family Medicine, will host a back-to-school vaccination and physical clinic this Friday, August 11. Under Il...

August 9, 2023 - Millikin has appointed an interim Dean of the College of Professional Studies, effective July 1. After Pamela Lindsey retired from the position in 2022, the position was vacant for th...

August 9, 2023 - The FBI's director visited Springfield Tuesday and collaborated with local law enforcement leaders on violence prevention strategies for Central Illinois. Christopher Wray met with lo...

August 9, 2023 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co. to talk about Crossing's latest happenings. Listen to the podcast now!

August 9, 2023 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co. to talk about the groundbreaking of TCCI's EV Innovation Hub, the opioid crisis, school bus safety and a law supporting potential pol...

August 9, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co. to talk about Music Bingo and shows at the Devon, upcoming fall hours at some facilities and plans for the Park Distri...

August 8, 2023 - The Illinois state flag could be getting a redesign under a measure spearheaded by State Sen. Doris Turner and signed into law by Gov. Pritzker Monday. Senate Bill 1818, which Sen. Tu...

August 8, 2023 - For its third year, the Ripple Motor Show has two goals: to honor its namesake and impact local students. Hosted annually by The Ripple Foundation, the car show aims to remember a loc...