Category Archives: News

Electronics Recycling Registration Now Open
March 22, 2022 - Unwanted TVs and select consumer electronic items will be accepted for recycling during the upcoming electronic collection season (April - September), starting with Saturday, April 23...
Mar 22, 2022

Decatur Police Department wins Salvation Army's Gurneys, Guns, and Hoses competition for 2021
March 22, 2022 - Today, the Salvation Army of Decatur presented the Decatur Police Department the Traveling Trophy for winning the Annual Gurneys, Guns, & Hoses First Responders Bell Ringing for 2...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2022

School district library grant program awards nearly 14K to Macon county schools.
March 22, 2022 - Almost 14 thousand dollars in grants have been awarded to school libraries in Macon County as part of the 2022 School District Library Grant Program. Secretary of State and State Libr...
Mar 22, 2022

Ameren Illinois Making Natural Upgrades in Decatur
March 22, 2022 - Ameren Illinois customers in and around Decatur, will see energy at work firsthand throughout the spring and well into the fall as crews replace vintage steel pipeline and natural gas...
Mar 22, 2022

Crossing Healthcare to offer Healthy Food Distribution March 24
March 22, 2022 - Crossing Healthcare has partnered with Central Illinois Foodbank to offer a Mini Healthy Food Distribution on Thursday, March 24 in honor of National Nutrition Month. You do not need ...
Mar 22, 2022

LISTEN: Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner
March 22, 2022 - Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner joined Byers & Co to talk about the challenges of a summer primary, contesting petitions, the voting process, and the functions of the voter informa...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2022

LISTEN: Lauren Young previews Pharmacy Facts With Friends
March 22, 2022 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts With Friends that will include an update on an insurance battle with a health provider, a fundraiser for the Ronald McDona...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2022

LISTEN: Ride & Run
March 22, 2022 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet and Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles joined Byers & Co to talk about new inventory, live events, local riding groups, and music.
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2022

Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday featuring Amber Kaylor
LISTEN: Amber Kaylor, Ronald McDonald House, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West, on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Other guests included: Bryan James- Illini Insider Lt. Shanell Debela ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 21, 2022

Decatur Memorial Hospital nurse honored with DAISY Award
March 21, 2022 - Sara Hamilton received the DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Known for her expertise and compassion, Hamilton, of Decatur, was nominated by a patient's ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 21, 2022