Category Archives: News
Reports of a "loud boom" heard across Central Illinois (updated)
December 21, 2021 - There have been reports of a loud boom heard across the Central Illinois area. Residents from Mattoon, Taylorville, Effingham, Springfield, Decatur, and more have reported hearing ...
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
December 21, 2021 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about how they help charitable organizations, having fun while giving, year end donations, and keeping safe i...
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College
December 21, 2021 - Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about using rest to recharge, their holiday calendar, keeping students engaged, and aiming to positively...
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts With Friends
December 21, 2021 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts With Friends and talks about The Salvation Army, bell ringing, gifts at their stores, and vaccine clinics.
Dec 21, 2021
LISTEN: Ride & Run
December 21, 2021 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet and Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles joined Byers & Co to look back over the last year, talks about holiday shopping, and gives a few last minute holiday...
Dec 21, 2021
Graves Named Decatur Memorial Hospital's Colleague of the Year
December 21, 2021 - Alishia Graves of Decatur, a hostess in the food and nutrition department at Decatur Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital's Colleague of the Year for 2021. Graves has worke...
Dec 21, 2021
Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday featuring Santa Clause
LISTEN: Santa Clause, himself, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West, on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Other guests included: Chrissy Spurlock & Zach Stroud- Brasshorn/Giggles
Dec 20, 2021
Increase coming for Illinois minimum Wage
December 20, 2021 - The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar on Saturday, January 1, 2022. The new wage will be $12 an hour. Minimum wage workers are being encouraged to keep a c...
Dec 20, 2021 Close-up Of A Businessperson's Hand Opening Envelope With Paycheck Over Wooden Desk
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announces two upcoming acts
December 20, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced two additional upcoming acts for the 2022 concert season. Leonid & Friends - Russian sensations performing all the hits of Chicag...
Dec 20, 2021
Foundation Grant Supports Safe Homes for Residents in Recovery
December 18, 2021 - A $30,000 grant through the Taylorville Memorial Foundation will help provide safe housing for Christian County residents in recovery from addiction or in mental health treatment. ...
Dec 20, 2021