Category Archives: News

ICC strikes $55.8M from Ameren Illinois' gas rate request
November 19, 2025 - Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) cut $55.8 million from Ameren Illinois' rate request for its natural gas delivery services. The decision reduces Ameren's $128.8 milli...
Lindsay Romano Nov 19, 2025 GAS METER: An Ameren Illinois meter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jennifer Fuller)

LISTEN: Bryan Diver and Mary Brandenstein preview Vespers at Millikin University
November 19, 2025 - Bryan Diver and Mary Brandenstein of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the storied holiday tradition of Vespers. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 19, 2025

LISTEN: Tanya Andricks and Drew Early on positive scores for DMH
November 19, 2025 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and Memorial Health COO Drew Early joined Byers & Co to talk about recent positive marks for DMH from U.S. News & World Report and the Leapfrog Group...
Lindsay Romano Nov 19, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews #8 Illini vs #11 Alabama basketball matchup in Chicago
November 19, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini-Alabama basketball game in Chicago, Aaron Rodgers' injury status, and the College Football Playoffs rankings. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 19, 2025

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews Decatur Park District holiday events
November 19, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Matilda casting, Trees on the Tees, DISC membership Black Friday sale, School's Out Day Camp, Turkey T...
Lindsay Romano Nov 19, 2025

Heart of Illinois awards $800,000 in grants to Clinton organizations thanks to anonymous donor
November 18, 2025 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation presented three grants on behalf of an anonymous angel donor whose generosity will uplift the Clinton community in powerful ways. Natalie...
Lindsay Romano Nov 18, 2025

New prospect league summer collegiate baseball team coming to Decatur
November 18, 2025 -Golden Rule Entertainment, announced a new partnership with Millikin University and the City of Decatur that will bring a Prospect League summer collegiate baseball team to the city...
Lindsay Romano Nov 18, 2025

LISTEN: Dave Wendt and Jill Applebee on Rudolph's Village Market and Forsyth updates
November 18, 2025 - Dave Wendt and Jill Applebee of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about their partnership with Decatur Moves, emergency response, water supply, Rudolph's Village...
Lindsay Romano Nov 18, 2025

LISTEN: Live reveal of the next That's What She Said cast on Byers & Co
November 18, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation along with Jenette Jurczyk and Peggy Myers, joined Byers & Co to announce the cast of the next That's What She Said s...
Lindsay Romano Nov 18, 2025

LISTEN: Lauren Young talks Medicare Part D and pharmaceutical price changes
November 18, 2025 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will cover Medicare Part D, prescription price changes, the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, holiday hours...
Lindsay Romano Nov 18, 2025