Category Archives: News

Decatur Police issue 128 citations from recent Click It or Ticket campaign
June 2, 2022 - The Decatur Police Department announces 'Click It or Ticket' campaign numbers. Though the Memorial Day campaign was aimed at enforcing seat belt usage, only 2 citations were issued. How...
Jun 02, 2022

Park District to host MidState Soccer Cup this weekend
June 2, 2022 - This weekend, the Decatur Park District will host the MidState Cup at their Decatur Soccer Complex. The event is presented by ADM and Midwest Fiber and will be held , June 3 - 5 . The c...
Jun 02, 2022

Former Direct Line host announced new lead pastor for First Christian Church
June 2, 2022 - Former Direct Line host and lead pastor of First Christian Church has announced his replacement at the pulpit. On June 30th, Wayne Kent will retire from the position of Lead Pastor at t...
Jun 02, 2022

Dove's Homeward Bound building to be renamed in Ray Batman's honor.
June 2, 2022- Dove, Inc. will host a dedication event where the Homeward Bound building, on 788 E. Clay St, in Decatur, IL, will be renamed the Ray Batman Center for Social Justice. Ray Batman was Dov...
Jun 02, 2022
LISTEN: RCC Update with Dr. Jeremy Morris & Tiffany Nichols
June 2, 2022 - Dr. Jeremy Morris and Tiffany Nichols of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co for the RCC update and discussed job opportunities at RCC and the Enriching Our History event. ...
Jun 02, 2022

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way on Byers & Co
June 2, 2022 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to discuss the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and the United Way conference. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 02, 2022

Children's Museum of Illinois hosting Adult Fundraiser to Support Learning
June 1, 2022 - The Children's Museum of Illinois is hosting an "Adult Fundraiser" where playtime helps the Children's Museum continue its mission to provide S.T.E.A.M. based learning for kids 2-10 in ...
Jun 01, 2022

LISTEN:Thee Morris Code featuring Benie Kalala & Sonja Chargois
June 1, 2022- Benie Kalala, community strategist at HSHS St. Mary's, and Sonja Chargois, community engagement and EDI coordinator at Decatur Memorial Hospital, joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris &...
Jun 01, 2022

National Donut Day Appearing at Giggles June 3 - 4
June 1, 2022 - The Salvation Army will bring back National Donut Day which will be celebrated on the first Friday of June each year. The day celebrates the history back to the front lines during World...
Jun 01, 2022

Bird Feeders and Baths Deemed Safe Once Again
June 1, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued public recommendations regarding wild birds and the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) impacting some ...
Jun 01, 2022