Category Archives: News

May 17, 2023 - Richland Community College is honored to celebrate the graduation of more than 530 students. Over the next two weeks, the College will hold multiple ceremonies to honor all graduates. T...

May 17, 2023 - Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois, joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and motorcycle safety advocates t...

May 17, 2023 - Nearly 340 Millikin University graduates from the Class of 2023 will be honored at Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 21, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Two commence...

May 17, 2023 - History of the Heartland opens Historic Preservation Week with History Showcase Saturday on May 20th. The organization consists of various historical organizations and groups interested...

May 17, 2023 - The Decatur Police Department announced it issued 16 citations for hands-free law violations during April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. "We strongly enforce...

May 17, 2023 - The Citizens Utility Board says Ameren Illinois' proposed four-year electric rate hike should be slashed by at least $492 million. "While a utility has to maintain its system, Ameren sh...

May 17, 2023- Tom Schneider, former Sheriff & Howard Buffett joined Byers & Co to talk about the impact of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center, the success of the Ag Academy, &...

May 17, 2023- Chuck Wexler, author and Executive Director of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), & Tom Wilson, Director of PERF's Center for Management and Technical Assistance joined Byer...

May 17, 2023- Jack Campbell, Sangamon County Sheriff, joined Byers & Co to talk about the services provided by the Macon County Law Enforcement Center, the media narrative of policing, & impor...

May 17, 2023- Police Chief Shane Brandel & Jim Getz, Commander of Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center, joined Byers & Co to talk about how policing has evolved, rising up through the ...