Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Ag Academy students Lillie Sherrod and Jazmyn Schnetzler
July 9, 2021 - July 9, 2021 - Ag Academy students Lillie Sherrod and Jazmyn Schnetzler joined Byers & Co to talk about their experiences in the ag academy and how their futures are being shaped by...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 09, 2021

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library comes to Macon County
July 8, 2021 - Children in Macon County now have the chance to receive free books every month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois (UWDMI) and the Communit...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

Community Foundation of Macon County Featured In Statewide Video
July 8, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Macon County was recently featured in a statewide video for its work in advancing racial equity, building solidarity, and sustaining change. The Community Fo...
Jul 08, 2021

Millikin University Preparatory Department hosting Rap University and First Gig Rock and Roll Camp
July 8, 2021 - Millikin University's youth summer music programs are back this summer and ready to welcome a new generation of up-and-coming musicians and performers. Two summer youth programs, Rap Un...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

Bret Michaels joining Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup with Dee Snider and Dokken
July 8, 2021 - The Illinois State Fair has announced that Bret Michaels with special guests Dee Snider and Dokken (featuring a special guest appearance by George Lynch) will take the Illinois Lottery ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

LISTEN: Decatur Police Chief Jim Getz
July 8, 2021 - Police Chief Jim Getz joined Byers & Co to talk about his retirement, reflect on his career, and how he feels about the state of the force as he is leaving.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

LISTEN: Brandon Kurecki and Sandra Bronson of St. Teresa High School
July 8, 2021 - Brandon Kurecki and Sandra Bronson of St. Teresa High School joined Byers & Co to talk about his FBLA national championship and what the FBLA program offers students.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

LISTEN: Mike Wilcott of the Devon Amphitheater
July 8, 2021 - Mike Wilcott of the Devon Amphitheater joined Byers & Co to talk about the atmosphere at their shows, the upcoming lineup, and the addition of a show featuring Kevin Costner.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

Root announces 2022 re-election bid
July 7, 2021 - Jim Root has announced his intention of running for Sheriff's Office in 2022. Below is a statement he released today: "In 2017 I announced my candidacy for Macon County Sheriff because ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 07, 2021

St. Teresa student wins FBLA national event
July 7, 2021 - More than 12,000 participants from 47 states and 9 countries convened online for the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) 2021 National Leadership Conference. T...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 07, 2021