Category Archives: News
Arts Council Releases Original Christmas Song Dedicated To Decatur
December 20, 2020 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has released an original Christmas song specifically about and for Decatur. The Arts Council says "Christmastime in Soy City" is intended to be a fest...
Dec 20, 2020
Decatur Pokemon Go Group Evolves During Pandemic
December 18, 2020 - Note: The photo used is from a pre-COVID event. Pokemon Go was an undeniable smash hit when it burst onto the scene back in July of 2016. By September of the same year, it had been...
Dec 18, 2020
LISTEN: Aric Lee Discusses the Lead Up to His Final Show
December 18, 2020 - Aric Lee joined Byers & Co to talk about the lead up to his final talk show, reflects back on years of covering high school athletes, and looks forward to his new professional ...
Dec 18, 2020
LISTEN: Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons Discusses Starting a School Day on Facebook Live
December 18, 2020 - Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons joined Byers & Co to talk about their new way of starting their school day on Facebook Live, having pride in her staff, plans to return to in-...
Dec 18, 2020
LISTEN: John Hoffman on His Film "The Antidote" Available on Amazon Prime
December 17, 2020 - Award- winning filmmaker John Hoffman joined Byers & Co. to talk about his new documentary, The Antidote, which answers questions about the human spirit, profiles everyday peop...
Dec 17, 2020
Next IL Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine to be Smaller Than Expected
December 17, 2020 -Illinois' next two shipments of the Pfizer vaccine aren't going to be as big as expected. During his daily briefing, Governor J.B. Pritzker said Illinois would not be getting the an...
Dec 17, 2020 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash
Salvation Army Christmas Campaign in Home Stretch
December 17, 2020 - The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign is still rolling! There are a number of ways you can reach out and support the SA: Be a Christmas Season Sponsor - your business or your famil...
Dec 17, 2020
Illinois DCFS Receiving Radio Flyers for 450 Children
December 17, 2020 - The holidays will be a little brighter this year for 450 children in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services thanks to a generous donation from The Toy ...
Dec 17, 2020 Angie Garrett / CC
Illinois State Police Donate Gifts to Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
December 17, 2020 - Today at the Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy building, troopers from the Illinois State Police donated gifts to children as part of the "Adopt a Snowflake" Program. The ISP donated...
Dec 17, 2020
LISTEN: Gretchen Murphy Discusses How Her New Downtown Store Became a Reality
December 17, 2020 - Murphy & Co. is the Gift of the Day and Gretchen Murphy joined Byers & Co to talk about the way her new downtown store became a reality and details some of the very unique ...
Dec 17, 2020