Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Park District Update on Byers & Co
July 6, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers and Co to talk about the 4th of July weekend, junior golf camp, events at the Devon, and a potential Lincoln Park partnership with...
Jul 06, 2022

Summer park runs currently underway at Fairview Park
July 5, 2022- The Decatur Park District has been hosting this year's summer park runs since June. The runs will continue through July, and take place every Tuesday. Today's run, which was sponsored by...
Jul 05, 2022

Decatur standoff ends peacefully after over 8 hours
July 5, 2022 - A standoff between Sheriff's deputies and an armed man ended peacefully today. Around 9am today, Macon County Sheriff's Deputies were at an address in the 1400 block of West Main Street...
Jul 05, 2022

July is extreme heat safety month....for a reason
July 5, 2022 - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. "We've already had 100 + temperatures for several days in Jun...
Jul 05, 2022 Larry & Teddy Page / CC

State issues new and improved bike maps
July 5, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the new-and-improved Illinois Official Bike Maps, a free resource with the state's bicycle network of trails, pa...
Jul 05, 2022

Pharmacy Facts with Friends Featuring Kyle Karsten of The Salvation Army
LISTEN: Kyle Karsten, Salvation Army, joined co-hosts Lauren Young and Dale Colee. Other Guests Included: Dr. David Fletcher - Safeworks
Jul 05, 2022

TMC book read of the month (July): 'Who Owns the Ice House?'
July 5, 2022- This month, the TMC Book Read is "Who Owns the Ice House?: Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur." The Pulitzer nominated authors are Clifton Taulbert and Gary Schoeniger. Who...
Jul 05, 2022

LISTEN: Community Foundation's Natalie Beck on Byers & Co
July 5, 2022 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards and the success of their non-profit wish list. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 05, 2022
LISTEN: Ride and Run on Byers & Co
July 5, 2022 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet and Cole Daniels of Spin City joined Byers & Co for this week's Ride and Run Segment. Kyle reviewed essential equipment for running in heat, plus their price ...
Jul 05, 2022

Boys & Girls Club of Decatur hosts alumni basketball game
June 30, 2022- The Boys & Girls Club of Decatur hosted an alumni basketball game at Eisenhower High School to celebrate 50 years of service. The players consisted of former BGC members, and teams ...
Jun 30, 2022