Category Archives: News

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!

May 24, 2023 - With the traditional start of the summer boating season just around the corner, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Police are reminding people to...

May 24, 2023 - Amanda Honn, area director of Catholic Charities and Bruce Huber of First Illinois Ag joined Byers & Co for the Hickory Point Bank "Community Invested" segment. The mission of Catho...

May 24, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about ticketing and concerts at the Devon, the season-opening of Splash Cove, Zoo numbers, and their new ice crea...

May 24, 2023 - Bill Clevenger of the DPS61 school board joined Byers & Co to talk about the past school board meeting, his new role, personnel placements in the district, public communication, tra...