Category Archives: News

May 26, 2023 - Jami Fawley of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about all the events they have planned around their summer cultural event, Ireland - Celtic Nation. Listen to ...

May 22, 2023 - "Over the Top Ice Cream Shop" held an official ribbon cutting ceremony to official open shop at Overlook Adventure Park in Nelson Park. The ice cream shop, which is owned and operated b...

May 25, 2023 - The Illinois Senate and House have adopted a resolution designating Illinois Route 121 as it runs from the Macon/Moultrie County line to the intersection of Route 121 and Route 36 in De...

May 25, 2023 - The unemployment rate increased in six metropolitan areas, decreased in five, and was unchanged in three for the year ending April 2023, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of...

May 25, 2023 - Richland Community College is offering a free 8-week course that will help students who have put a pause on their education get back in the groove. The free 8-week student development c...

May 25, 2023 - There was a gator in Decatur! Or maybe it's a Caiman? Either way, Animal Control was called in to capture the reptile Wednesday. According to Sgt. Ron Atkins, animal control wardens wer...

May 25, 2023 -The City of Decatur will begin selling gas to boaters on Lake Decatur on May 26. Gas will be available at the Lake Office next to the Nelson Park boat ramps. The fuel is regular unleaded...

May 25, 2023 - Millikin student Sydney Griggs and Dr. Anne Rodriguez joined Byers & Co to talk about a chemistry and biology camp Millikin is hosting. Millikin is hosting its annual Chemistry &...

May 25, 2025 - Jody Hall of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about an 8-week class they are offering to get students back into the flow of learning. Listen to the podcast now!

May 25, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co for the City Hall Insider to talk about the sale of the old Powers Mansion and Farm Progress Show. Listen to the podcast now!