Category Archives: News

August 16, 2023 - The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) recently received re-accreditation with the nation's highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Commun...

August 16, 2023 - The Macon County 4-H and Decatur Public Library are offering their Saturday Chess Club for local youth ages 5 to 18 again this year. Organizers say playing chess can promote brain de...

August 16, 2023 - The Illinois State Police is reminding the public about the importance of focusing on roadway safety as children head back to school, especially laws specific to the safety of childr...

August 16, 2023 - If you, your child, or your grandchild took a school class field trip to Millikin University's Kirkland Fine Arts Center to see a show, that was likely a PASS performance presented b...

August 15, 2023 - Decatur's newest fire station is now open, marking the end of a 13-year citywide firehouse modernization project. "The best part about the building is being able to provide a better ...

August 16, 2023 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co. to talk about the availability of healthcare services in the community and emergency readiness. Listen to the podcast now...

August 16, 2023 - Millikin University professor Dr. Laura Dean and student Jadon Cox of Millikin University joined Byers & Co. to talk about their Human Trafficking Research Lab and current conver...

August 16, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co. to talk about the upcoming full weekend at the Devon, new flavors coming to Over the Top Ice Cream Shop and Lululemon...

With Lauren Young, Rita Colee, & Megan Breheny Guests: Matt Munjoy-Athletic Trainer at Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Specialists of Central Illinois

August 15, 2023 - A local section of Interstate 72, between Decatur and Champaign, will be dedicated as the "Officer Chris Oberheim Memorial Highway." Officer Chris Oberheim started his career at the ...