Category Archives: News
Illinois Secretary of State Warns of DMV Text Scam
March 23, 2026- Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents about a rise in fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Illinois Secretary of State or the DMV. Officials say the mes...
Mar 23, 2026
Decatur Christian Student Honored in Statewide "America 250" Art Contest
March 23, 2026- A Decatur student is among the winners of a statewide art contest exploring America's upcoming 250th anniversary. Tyler Skelley, an 11th grader at Decatur Christian School, earned top ...
Mar 23, 2026
LISTEN: Brian Barnhart on the Illini win over VCU and heading to Houston for the Sweet 16
March 23, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's win over VCU, going to Houston to play Houston, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 23, 2026
LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris talks about visiting with the president of the National Black Farmers Association, John Boyd Jr.
March 23, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about spending time with National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd Jr, expanding programming and farming at their ag buil...
Mar 23, 2026
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about the Illini and 5 other B1G10 teams advancing to the Sweet 16
March 23, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's big win over VCU, 6 B1g10 teams advancing to the Sweet 16, and the Illini women looking to join the Sweet 16 too. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 23, 2026
LISTEN: Julie Moore Wolfe shares memories of local events and roasts of the past
March 23, 2026 - Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about Macon County Honor Flight, memories of local roasts and events, Millikin University bonds, and local elections. Listen to the pod...
Mar 23, 2026
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on giving milkshakes to the winners of the WSOY Community Food Drive school competition
March 23, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the NCAA tournament, taking milkshakes to the food drive winning school, MCLETC, honor flights, and Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podc...
Mar 23, 2026
Film Music Concerts Coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center March 27th
March 22, 2026- Millikin University will present a day of film music concerts March 27 at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center as part of its Artist Series. Two performances are scheduled, including "The Mus...
Mar 22, 2026
D-Town Throwdown Highland Games Set for April 25 in Decatur
March 22, 2026- The fifth annual D-Town Throwdown Highland Games will take place Saturday, April 25, at Horace B. Garman Park, marking a new location for the event. The competition, held rain or shine...
Mar 22, 2026
DMH Partners with Decatur Public Schools to Host Health and Resource Fair
March 22, 2026 - Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) and Decatur Public Schools are co-sponsoring a "Health is a Journey" health and resource fair from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at Hope Academy, 955 ...
Mar 22, 2026