Category Archives: News
Christmas Card Lane winners announced
December 30, 2025 - The winners have been announced for the Decatur Area Arts Council's Christmas Card Lane exhibit in Preston Jackson Park in downtown Decatur. The outdoor exhibit featured 4-by-6-foo...
Dec 30, 2025
Decatur Police swear in seven new officers
December 30, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department welcomed seven new patrol officers during a swearing in ceremony Tuesday in the City Council Chambers. The new patrol officers include Seth Boerger, D...
Dec 30, 2025
LISTEN: Tim Layman talks modernization at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
December 30, 2025 - HSHS St. Mary's Chief Administrative Officer Tim Layman joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about their modernization efforts that will include upgraded techn...
Dec 30, 2025
LISTEN: Natalie Beck and Tony Wilkins talk about the $10M given by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation in 2025
December 30, 2025 - Natalie Beck and Tony Wilkins of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about their community involvement, the special...
Dec 30, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee on the end of the year hustle and pharmaceutical industry challenges
December 30, 2025 - Dale Colee joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about how they are busy at the end of the year, industry challenges, and the importance of knowing their custom...
Dec 30, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the Illini-Tennessee Music City Bowl
December 30, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini-Tennessee matchup in the Music City Bowl and the Illini basketball team's big win over Southern University and their start of conference play. Li...
Dec 30, 2025
LISTEN: First Mid Bank and Trust CEO Joe Dively talks mission and Soy City Buzz with Kevin Breheny
December 30, 2025 - First Mid Bank and Trust Chairman and CEO, Joe Dively, joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about their mission and the new Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. ...
Dec 30, 2025
LISTEN: Tim Cain and Kevin Breheny talk about retirement and changes over the last 25 years
December 30, 2025 - Tim Cain joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about changes during the last 25 years, The Beatles, and retirement. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 30, 2025
LISTEN: Meghan Breheny Bennett talks about joining Soy City Buzz on First Mid Mondays
December 29, 2025 - Megan Breheny Bennett joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about how she is joining Soy City Buzz on First Mid Mondays as a host and the show's commitment to t...
Dec 29, 2025
LISTEN: US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski talks about 2025 projects that had a local impact
December 29, 2025 - US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined guest host Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to talk about 2025, local projects, small business challenges, and helping workers, farmers and c...
Dec 29, 2025