Category Archives: News
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Selected for Prestigious NEA Big Read Grant, Bringing National Literary Initiative to Macon County
June 17, 2026 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation has been selected as one of only four sites in Illinois to receive a 2026-2027 NEA Big Read grant, placing Macon County among 71 organization...
Jun 17, 2026
Young Eagles Program Offering Free Flights for Area Youth at Decatur Airport
June 17, 2026 - Area youth will have an opportunity to experience aviation firsthand when the Young Eagles program returns to Decatur Airport on Saturday, June 20, offering free flights for children a...
Jun 17, 2026
Northeast Community Fund Announces Executive Director Transition
June 17, 2026 - Northeast Community Fund has announced that Executive Director Angel Lawrence will conclude her service with the organization on Aug. 3, 2026, as the nonprofit prepares to begin a sear...
Jun 17, 2026
St. Teresa Names Alumnus Rodney Walker as New Boys Basketball Coach
June 17, 2026 - St. Teresa High School has announced the hiring of Rodney Walker as the school's new head boys basketball coach, bringing a former Bulldog standout and longtime Decatur basketball advo...
Jun 17, 2026
Family Seeks Community Support for 3-Year-Old Girl's Recovery Following Severe Dog Attack
June 17, 2026 - A local family is asking for the community's support as their 3-year-old daughter faces a lengthy and difficult recovery after suffering devastating injuries in a dog attack in April. ...
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LISTEN: Michael Sherer talks about his 3 year old daughter's tragic situation and family challenges in recovery
June 17, 2026 - Michael Scherer joined Byers & Co to talk about the tragic situation where his 3 year old daughter, August, was injured by a neighborhood dog and how people can help the family wit...
Jun 17, 2026
LISTEN: Millikin University campus visits and explore days with Molly Berry and Shelby Baum
June 17, 2026 - Molly Berry and Shelby Baum of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about campus visit and explore days. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 17, 2026
LISTEN: Learn about DMH comprehensive lung screenings
June 17, 2026 - Tanya Andricks, Dr. Patrick Sylvester, Jeri Ann Higgins, and Brent Ryherd of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about their comprehensive lung screenings. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 17, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Decatur Bean Ballers and the Illini basketball team arriving for the summer
June 17, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Decatur Bean Ballers and the Illini basketball team all on campus to start summer preparations for the upcoming season. Listen the podcast now!
Jun 17, 2026
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard talks Decatur Park District weather adjustments and summer in the parks
June 17, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about making weather related adjustments to park facilities and programming, and what is going on in the parks d...
Jun 17, 2026