Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Illini basketball. College Football Playoffs semifinals, and the Cubs trading for pitching
January 8, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the upcoming matchups for the Illini including Rutgers then 3 ranked teams, the College Football Playoffs semifinals, and the Cubs making a trade for pitching...
Jan 08, 2026
ImpactLife to Host Community Blood Drives in Decatur and Warrensburg
January 7, 2026 - ImpactLife, the nonprofit provider of blood products for both area hospitals, will host two community blood drives in January in partnership with HSHS St. Mary's Hospital and Warrens...
Jan 07, 2026
Illinois State Fair Announces Digital Ticketing for 2026 Season
January 7, 2026 - Following a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair is transitioning to digital ticketing for 2026. This modernization will provide guests with a more convenient, secure, a...
Jan 07, 2026
Decatur Police Department Offers Safe Meeting Spot for Online Sales After the Holidays
January 7, 2026 - With the holiday season over, many residents are turning to online marketplaces to sell gifts and other items they no longer need. To help ensure these transactions are safe, the Dec...
Jan 07, 2026
Kroger Launches Verified Savings Program Offering Produce Discounts to Customers on Assistance Programs
January 7, 2026-Kroger Co. announced the launch of its Verified Savings Program, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to affordable food by offering discounts to customers who participate in sel...
Jan 07, 2026
DAAC looking to community for items to exhibit during Mardi Gras event in February
January 7, 2026 -The Decatur Area Arts Council will present a Mardi Gras-themed exhibit at the Madden Arts Center in February 2026. The exhibit will highlight the history and cultural traditions assoc...
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LISTEN: Nadal Aker and Tanya Andricks talk cardiology at Decatur Memorial Hospital
January 7, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Nadal Aker of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Aker's path to DMH, the people of Decatur, the value of conversations with pati...
Jan 07, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on John Harbaugh, Ole Miss coaches, and Northwestern football
January 7, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about John Harbaugh being fired from the Baltimore Ravens, the coaching situation for Ole Miss, and uncharacteristic moves at Northwestern. Listen to the podcast no...
Jan 07, 2026
LISTEN: Dustin Bradshaw and Jamie Gower preview the first 10 announced shows for next season at the Devon
January 7, 2026 - Dustin Bradshaw and Jamie Gower of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming season at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and to preview the 10 shows a...
Jan 07, 2026
IDPH Urges Flu Shots, Other Preventive Measures as Influenza Rates Climb Statewide
January 6,2026 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to take precautions against the spread of influenza (flu) and other seasonal respiratory illnesses, as rates contin...
Jan 06, 2026