Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants discuss labor dispute with DPS61 on Byers & Co.
August 23, 2023 - Michelle Mitchell and Susie Niesman of the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants joined Byers & Co. to talk about their ongoing labor dispute with DPS61. The union has been i...
Aug 23, 2023

'Monarch Madness' festival coming to Rock Springs to celebrate the iconic pollinator
August 22, 2023 - Rock Springs Conservation Area, in collaboration with Macon County 4-H and the University of Illinois Extension's Master Gardeners, will host 'Monarch Madness' on Saturday, September...
Aug 22, 2023

Millikin announces 2023-2024 performing arts lineup
August 22, 2023 - Millikin University has announced the lineup for this school year's performing arts season, packed with live entertainment, arts and music for all ages. "We're mixing things up at Ki...
Aug 22, 2023

Overlook Adventure Park to host glow-in-the-dark ropes course and mini golf August 26
August 22, 2023 - Overlook Adventure Park will be lit up in neon after hours this Saturday, August 26, inviting families for an evening of fun in the dark. Visitors can play mini golf or take to the S...
Aug 22, 2023

University of Illinois Extension to offer fall food preservation course in Macon County
August 22, 2023 - The University of Illinois Extension office will soon be bringing food preservation and storage courses to Macon County. At the free workshop, offered from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, ...
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Illinois EMA introduces new safety tip line as students return to school
August 22, 2023 - As students across the state venture back to the classroom, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, along with local law emergency management agenci...
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City Council approves roadwork bids, OKO neighborhood demolitions at August 21 meeting
August 22, 2023 - The Decatur City Council approved bids for roadwork on 16 city streets, the demolition of structures in the Old King's Orchard neighborhood and several sewer system repairs at its Au...
Aug 22, 2023

LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation talks new mural, Community Wish List on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2023 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co. to talk about their recent mural unveiling and the impact of their Community Wish List. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 22, 2023

LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2023 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co. to talk about the pharmacy's 50%-off summer sale, their Stone Thrown Forward Golf Outing and a preview of tonight's Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Lis...
Aug 22, 2023

LISTEN: Ride & Run with Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2023 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co. to talk about new products in-store, including shoes, headphones and hydration gear. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 22, 2023