Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Hickory Point Bank's Chris Funk Announces First $500 Winner with The Refresh
December 14, 2020 - Chris Funk of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about his path in banking, the HPB approach, and the first $500 winner from the NowDecatur Refresh launch promotion.
Dec 14, 2020
Illinois Fires Coach Lovie Smith After 5 Seasons
December 13, 2020 -(AP) - Illinois fired coach Lovie Smith on Sunday with one game left in its ninth consecutive losing season. Smith became Illinois' first Black head football coach when he was hired...
Dec 13, 2020 Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, left, and Illinois head coach Lovie Smith shakes hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. Iowa won 35-21. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
PHOTOS: Gurneys, Guns and Hoses Raised Funds for Salvation Army
December 12, 2020 - Local first responders battled the rain and cold to raise funds for the Salvation Army with "Gurneys, Guns & Hoses". Local ambulance, city fire, county fire, police and sheriff...
Dec 12, 2020
Searching for the Real Thing. Fresh Christmas Trees More Popular than Ever.
December 12, 2020 - For the traditionalist, nothing is better than the smell of a fresh Christmas tree in the home. And this year, even artificial tree lovers are considering the real deal. According ...
Dec 12, 2020
Dove and City Taking COVID-19 Financial Assistance Appointments
December 12, 2020 - The City of Decatur in partnership with Dove Financial Assistance will assist City of Decatur residents with rental/mortgage and utility assistance beginning 8:00 am on December 14...
Dec 12, 2020
MacArthur FFA Members Shop as Secret Santas for Elementary Students
December 11, 2020 - Students in MacArthur's FFA program spent the afternoon shopping for Secret Santa Christmas presents. MacArthur has a relatively new FFA program, with this being the third year. Th...
Dec 11, 2020
IL State Fair Announces 2021 Headliner Line-up
December 11, 2020 - In what might be the first forward-looking announcement during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois State Fair has released it's headliner line-up for 2021. The Illinois State Fair ...
Dec 11, 2020
RCC President Valdez Honored with "Do Something Great Award " for Inclusion
December 11, 2020 - The President of Richland Community College has been honored with the 2020 "Do Something Great Award for Excellence in Inclusion". Cristobal Valdez, Ed.D. was honored by the Commun...
Dec 11, 2020
LISTEN: What's It Like Working on "The Mandalorian"? MacArthur Graduate Wes Franklin
December 11, 2020 - MacArthur graduate Wes Franklin joined Byers & Co to talk about his career path to becoming a visual artist at Industrial Lights & Magic working on major productions includ...
Dec 11, 2020
Deadline Quickly Approaching for Small Businesses to Apply for Business Interruption Grants
December 10, 2020 - Struggling small businesses have just a few days left to apply for state Business Interruption Grants or BIG. The deadline to submit an application for a BIG is this coming Tuesday...
Dec 10, 2020