Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on shaping the community through partnerships
December 1, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about planning for DCLI's 2026 and shaping the community through partnerships, education, and workforce. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on wins for Illini football and the Chicago Bears
December 1, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about college football coaching changes, the Illini football win over Northwestern, and the Chicago Bears shaping up as a serious contender. Listen to the podcast ...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on city response to winter weather and the search for the new city manager
December 1, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about city crews' response to the snow storm, HSHS star lighting, and the search for the new city manager. Listen to the podcas...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on the Turkey Tournament and Thanksgiving Luncheon
December 1, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the winter weather, door to door salesmen, the Turkey Tournament, and the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025

Richland Community College Reports Above-Average Enrollment Growth for Fall 2025
December 1, 2025- Richland Community College is reporting enrollment gains for the Fall 2025 semester that outpace statewide trends, according to new data from the Illinois Community College Board (IC...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025

American Red Cross Urges Families to Heat Their Home Safely
December 1, 2025 -American Red Cross is urging families to take multiple steps in safely heating their home. Home Fires account for most of the disasters they respond to each year, and house fire resp...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com

Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk to be held this Wednesday
December 1, 2025 - Downtown Decatur will welcome the holiday season with a full slate of family-friendly activities, shopping opportunities, and festive attractions during the Downtown Decatur Christm...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025

ALPLM Announces Winter Activities Including Skating, Holiday Walks, and 'Nutcracker' Performances
December 1, 2025 - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) has released its winter schedule, featuring holiday events, performances, free admission evenings, and community activiti...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2025

LISTEN: Alyse Knust of Millikin University talks alumni engagement, campus traditions and Giving Tuesday
November 26, 2025 - Alyse Knust of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about engaging with alumni, campus traditions, and Giving Tuesday. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 26, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews Illini-UConn, Bears-Eagles and Maroa-Forsyth's state championship game
November 26, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about a big day of sports for Central-Illinois fans including the Chicago Bears vs Philadelphia Eagles, Maroa-Forsyth in the IHSA State Championship game, and the...
Lindsay Romano Nov 26, 2025