Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Rida Ellis and Delia Jackson talk about the ag program at Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School
November 14, 2025 - Principal Rida Ellis and ag teacher, Delia Jackson, of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School joined Byers & Co to talk about the magnet school lottery and their ag program. Listen...
Lindsay Romano Nov 14, 2025

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks Stage 1 Water Rationing
November 14, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about what their call for Stage 1 Water Rationing means. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 14, 2025

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Decatur Memorial Hospital in annual rankings
November 13, 2025 - U.S. News & World Report recognized Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality care in its annual ranking of hospitals nationwide. DMH received special recognition for cancer t...
Lindsay Romano Nov 13, 2025

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way on what struggles they are hearing about from local families
November 13, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about unique fashion and the struggles facing local families in the current economic climate. Listen to the podcast now...
Lindsay Romano Nov 13, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the upcoming tough non-conference Illini basketball schedule
November 13, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the upcoming stretch of tough non-conference games for the Illini basketball team, two big stat lines for basketball players, and AL MVP talk on Sport Talk....
Lindsay Romano Nov 13, 2025

LISTEN: Paul Osborne talks about Fred Puglia and the Decatur Celebration
November 13, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Fred Puglia and the Decatur Celebration, the Cain family, and the search for the next city manager. Listen to the podc...
Lindsay Romano Nov 13, 2025

LISTEN: Evangelist H. Nicole Jelks on Thee Morris Code
November 12, 2025- Evangelist H. Nicole Jelks joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about her journey to become an Evangelist and her newest book, Fixi...
Lindsay Romano Nov 12, 2025

Macon Resources Looks for Secret Santas for individuals with developmental disabilities
November 12, 2025 - Macon Resources is seeking individuals or businesses to participate in the annual Secret Santa program. MRI is hoping the program can provide gifts for over 80 individuals with dev...
Lindsay Romano Nov 12, 2025

Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Parents During Adoption Awareness Month
November 12, 2025 - Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month, joining the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in recognizing the remarkable commi...
Lindsay Romano Nov 12, 2025 ridofranz / Depositphotos.com

Salvation Army Cold Cots Open for Winter Season
November 12, 2025 - With temperatures starting to drop as we head into winter, the Salvation Army is opening the Cold Cot program. This program adds additional cots to the Men's Shelter at the Salvati...
Lindsay Romano Nov 12, 2025