Category Archives: News

Good Sam serving up Irish blessings for first "Office Lunch" of the year
March 12, 2022 -The Good Samaritan Inn is serving up Irish Stew this St. Patrick's Day for its first Office Lunch of the year, with proceeds going to the Noon Meal Program at Good Samaritan Inn. Local...
Mar 12, 2022

Illinois fracking rules, political climate, holding production back
March 12, 2022 - With the continued rise in energy prices, some see an open door for fracking to begin inIllinois, but any such moves could be a year out because of strict regulations. Mark Denzler, C...
Mar 12, 2022 Three hydro-fracking derricks sitting on a plain.

DPS61 announces re-launch of on-site COVID testing
March 12, 2022 -DPS has announced it will relaunch on-site COVID testing on Monday, March 21, 2022. DPS has re-launched the service hoping that students will use the service following Spring Break, es...
Mar 12, 2022

Millikin, local community show outpouring of support for Ukraine
March 10, 2022 - More than 100 people filled the Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Room of the University Commons at Millikin University on March 9 to hear from local experts on the state of the war in Uk...
Mar 11, 2022

Driver's License and ID Card Expiration Dates Extended until July 31, 2022
March 11, 2022 - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver's licenses, ID cards and learner's permits are being extended until July 31, 2022. The previous exte...
Mar 11, 2022

LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the EDC
March 11, 2022 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the impact of Decatur air service, growing technology that allows virtual visits to Decatur ...
Mar 11, 2022

LISTEN: Brinkoetter Home Highlight for March 11
March 11, 2022 - Tom Brinkoetter talks about the current home market and introduces a new team member, Tyler Ball. Agent Michael Sexton also highlights a home in Mt Zion that is two for the price of o...
Mar 11, 2022

LISTEN: DPS Education Spotlight with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jay Marino
March 11, 2022 - New Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, Technology, and Data Research Dr. Jay Marino joined Byers & Co. to talk about his new role, experience, and vision for DPS's futu...
Mar 11, 2022

SportTalk
SportTalk with Mark Tupper & Tim Cain
Michelle Mitchell Mar 10, 2022

Athletic Director writes open letter to Illini Family
March 10, 2022 - Josh Whitman, athletic director at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, recently released a letter addressed to the Illini fan base regarding the in-stadium atmosphere for ...
Mar 10, 2022