Category Archives: News

Decatur Police issue statement regarding social media rumors
July 22, 2021 - Decatur Police Department Deputy Chief Shane Brandel released a statement on a complaint they received alleging a sexual assault that occurred more than 10 years ago. The response is b...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 22, 2021

LISTEN: Ashley Grayned of DPS61
July 22, 2021 - Ashley Grayned of DPS61 joined Byers & Co to talk about their before and after school program, enrollment, fundraising success, and the excitement for many of going back to school.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 22, 2021

Beautify Decatur Coalition names 2021 Let's Keep Decatur Bee-utiful Contest winners
July 21, 2021 - The Beautify Decatur Coalition has announced the winners of its 2021 Let's Keep Decatur Bee-utiful Contest. "As usual, our judges had some very difficult decisions to make due to the n...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 21, 2021

IDOL reminds employers to display health and safety posters
July 21, 2021 - There are specific rights afforded to employees to protect them on the job and to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. To notify workers of those rights, all public sector employers ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 21, 2021

City Council seeking candidates to fill vacancy
July 21, 2021 - Decatur City Council members are now seeking information from residents interested in filling the vacant council position resulting from the resignation of Councilman Rodney Walker. In...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 21, 2021

West Wood Street to undergo water service repair next week
July 21, 2021 - City crews will be performing a water service repair in the 600 & 700 block of West Wood Street beginning Monday, July 26, 2021, weather permitting. This work will cause the closur...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 21, 2021

LISTEN: Jerry Johnson of the Decatur Arts Council
July 21, 2021 - Jerry Johnson of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about summer events including Game of Cups, Devon On Tap, Mexican Roadshow, and more.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 21, 2021

LISTEN: Tim Hoffman discusses the annual Warrensburg Corn Festival
July 21, 2021 - Tim Hoffman joined Byers & Co to talk about the full lineup of the annual Warrensburg Corn Festival.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 21, 2021

Kroger hiring campaign aims to fill 150 job vacancies
July 20, 2021 - Kroger announced its latest campaign to add to the Kroger family across central Illinois. This week, Kroger Central Division is ready to welcome applicants for 150 openings in all depa...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 20, 2021

Park District seeking feedback for 10-year Master Planning process
July 20, 2021 - The community is encouraged to give feedback for prioritizing efforts for the next 10-year Master Planning process for the Decatur Park District by responding to the Master Plan Survey...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 20, 2021