Category Archives: News
WATCH: Week 4 of the WSOYMCA Challenge
July 19, 2021 -Catch up with the WSOYMCA Challenge teams as they wrap up week 4 and start week 5! Watch the video now! https://youtu.be/zcH0VXm-ZqM
Jul 19, 2021
New law ensures children can operate a lemonade stand without permit or license
July 19, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law that ensures children younger than 16 can operate a lemonade stand without a government permit or license. Senate Bill 119 or Hayli's Law,...
Jul 19, 2021
First Gig Rock N Roll Camp returning to Millikin for 7th year
July 19, 2021 - First Gig is a day camp for kids aged 10-17 that offers a real "rock n roll experience". During the week-long camp, kids are taught the fundamentals of Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Rec...
Jul 19, 2021
New legislation will provide dental services in Illinois schools
July 19, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker has approved new legislation that will provide Illinois schools with expanded dental services. The new law will provide dental services for students during the s...
Jul 19, 2021
LISTEN: Mike Abba of Ameren
July 19, 2021 - Mike Abba of Ameren joined Byers & Co to talk about their plan to grow the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles on the main travel corridors, at work, and at home.
Jul 19, 2021
Red Tail Run Clubhouse dedicated to longtime Decatur Park District board member
July 17, 2021 - Former Decatur Park District board member Jack Kenny was a part of the board for 28 years. Now he will be a part of Red Tail Run forever. Yesterday the Red Tail Run Golf Clubhouse was ...
Jul 17, 2021
Councilman Rodney Walker announces his resignation from Decatur City Council
July 16, 2021 - Today City Councilman Rodney Walker announced his resignation. Below is a direct statement from his Facebook page. "I want to begin by saying THANK YOU! Thank you Decatur for your supp...
Jul 16, 2021
Donation of letter to Lincoln Presidential Library inspires another donation
July 16, 2021 - Last month's donation of a Lincoln letter to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has inspired another, related donation - a letter showing a future Illinois governor se...
Jul 16, 2021
LISTEN: Delia Jackson of Eisenhower High School
July 16, 2021 - Delia Jackson of Eisenhower High School joined Byers & Co to talk about her background in agriculture, how ag touches so many jobs, and the unique experiences students in the Andre...
Jul 16, 2021
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra announces 2021-22 performance season
July 15, 2021 - The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) has announced plans to resume in-person concerts for the 2021-22 performance season. Under the direction of Dr. William McClain, the Mill...
Jul 15, 2021