Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the dominate Illini win over USC
February 19, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's dominance over USC, the USA hockey teams, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 19, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne remembers quirky Decatur Celebration attractions
February 19, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local elections, learning from history, quirky Decatur Celebration attractions, and compassionate people. Listen to th...
Lindsay Romano Feb 19, 2026

Shinedown to Perform at 2026 Illinois State Fair
February 18, 2026 -Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand. Fair officials announced the concert as part...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

Millikin University Partners with Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to Expand Giving Through State Tax Credit
February 18, 2026- Millikin University has partnered with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to offer donors an opportunity to expand their philanthropic impact while receiving a state tax ben...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
February 18, 2026 - As Illinois awaits federal court decisions about federal funding and braces for more federal cuts and rising costs, Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing limited new spending. The budget p...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his annual State of the State and budget address in the
Illinois House Chamber on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by
Jerry Nowicki)

LISTEN: Missy Batman and Alyse Knust talk coordination between the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Millikin University
February 18, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Alyse Knust of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act is helpi...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

LISTEN: Meet Dr. Feras Shawish of Memorial Care in Forsyth
February 18, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Feras Shawish of Decatur Memorial joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Shawish's path to becoming an internal medicine physician at Memorial Care in Forsy...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

LISTEN: The future of senior activities and adult day care in Decatur with Clay Gerhard and Mike Berkes
February 18, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District and Mike Berkes of Lindsey Life joined Byers & Co to talk about the future of senior activities and adult day care in the community. L...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on B1G10 basketball and the potential for no 2027 MLB season
February 18, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's west coast trip, the B1G10 competition, Michigan's dominance, and the possibility of MLB not having a season next year. Listen to the podcast n...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

LISTEN: Macon County Clerk candidate Marsha Webb on Byers & Co
February 18, 2026 - Marsha Webb joined Byers & Co to talk about her candidacy for Macon County Clerk. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026