Category Archives: News

Three Millikin students honored with American Advertising Awards
April 1, 2021 - Millikin University Arts Technology students Claire Eppley, Anne Longman, and Kade Nylen were honored for their creative excellence this March receiving 2021 regional-level American Ad...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2021

Spring Collection Event dates set for 2021
April 1, 2021 - Macon County Environmental Management's Spring events will be held at the Recycling Center at 1750 N. 21st Street, Decatur on dates between April 10th and October 16th. Unwanted TV's a...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2021

LISTEN: School board candidate Al Scheider
April 1, 2021 - Al Scheider joined Byers & Co to talk about his candidacy for school board.
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2021

YLIA announced as a finalist for the 2021 Governor's Cup
April 1, 2020 - Young Leaders In Action (YLIA) is one of four finalists for the 2021 Governor's Cup, the top honor given from among a field of 24 Illinois communities that received Governor's Hometown...
Apr 01, 2021

Memorial Services for Trooper Todd Hanneken
March 30, 2020 - Illinois State Police have announced the visitation and funeral services arrangements for ISP District 10 Trooper Todd Hanneken, who died while on duty on March 25, 2021. At approxima...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2021

Richland receives more than $500,000 for renovations
March 31, 2021 - The Illinois Capital Development Board today announced $561,488 has been released for the renovation of the Shilling Community Education Center and Bistro at Richland Community Colleg...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 31, 2021

Illinois Lawmakers proposing more steps to firearm ownership
March 31, 2021 - Illinois lawmakers are proposing fingerprints and higher costs for Illinois' Firearm Owners Identification Card in an effort to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn't have...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 31, 2021

Macon County Conservation District to hold Annual Sangamon River Cleanup on April 24
March 31, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District and Decatur Audubon Society will be holding their 39th/40th Annual FestivHelp clear trash from the banks of the Sangamon River during the Sangam...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 31, 2021

LISTEN: School Board candidate Lexy Carson
March 31, 2021 - Lexy Carson joined Byers & Co to talk about her candidacy for school board.
Michelle Mitchell Mar 31, 2021

LISTEN: City Councilman David Horn
March 31, 2021 - City councilman David Horn joined Byers & Co to talk about his experiences in the role and his candidacy for reelection.
Michelle Mitchell Mar 31, 2021