Category Archives: News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.    

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.

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 ...

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...