Category Archives: News
The Salvation Army announces Gurneys, Guns, & Hoses results
December 21, 2021 - This year, First Responders from the Decatur Ambulance, County & City Fire Departments, Decatur Police Department, & Macon County Sheriff Department once again came out to ...
Dec 21, 2021
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announces more upcoming acts
December 21, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced two more additional upcoming acts for the 2022 concert season. The Guess Who - The iconic rock band of the late 60s and 70s with hits...
Dec 21, 2021
Reports of a "loud boom" heard across Central Illinois (updated)
December 21, 2021 - There have been reports of a loud boom heard across the Central Illinois area. Residents from Mattoon, Taylorville, Effingham, Springfield, Decatur, and more have reported hearing ...
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
December 21, 2021 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about how they help charitable organizations, having fun while giving, year end donations, and keeping safe i...
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College
December 21, 2021 - Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about using rest to recharge, their holiday calendar, keeping students engaged, and aiming to positively...
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts With Friends
December 21, 2021 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts With Friends and talks about The Salvation Army, bell ringing, gifts at their stores, and vaccine clinics.
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Ride & Run
December 21, 2021 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet and Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles joined Byers & Co to look back over the last year, talks about holiday shopping, and gives a few last minute holiday...
Dec 21, 2021
Graves Named Decatur Memorial Hospital's Colleague of the Year
December 21, 2021 - Alishia Graves of Decatur, a hostess in the food and nutrition department at Decatur Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital's Colleague of the Year for 2021. Graves has worke...
Dec 21, 2021
Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday featuring Santa Clause
LISTEN: Santa Clause, himself, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West, on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Other guests included: Chrissy Spurlock & Zach Stroud- Brasshorn/Giggles
Dec 20, 2021
Increase coming for Illinois minimum Wage
December 20, 2021 - The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar on Saturday, January 1, 2022. The new wage will be $12 an hour. Minimum wage workers are being encouraged to keep a c...
Dec 20, 2021 Close-up Of A Businessperson's Hand Opening Envelope With Paycheck Over Wooden Desk