Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Millikin Homestead and the J.J. Moran & Sons Building history with Paul Osborne
October 9, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the city's voluntary water conservation request, the Millikin Homestead, the importance of local news, and the J.J. Mora...
Oct 09, 2025
State Urges Cyber Safety During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 8, 2025 -Governor JB Pritzker has declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Illinois, encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from online threats. The Illinois Dep...
Oct 08, 2025 Richard Patterson / CC
City requesting voluntary water conservation due to drought conditions
October 8, 2025 -The City of Decatur is requesting that all water customers voluntarily reduce the amount of water they use until further notice due to drought conditions in the Lake Decatur watershed...
Oct 08, 2025
Rock Springs Conservation Area to host Fall Harvest Festival October 11th
October 8, 2025 - The Macon County Conservation District will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rock Springs Conservation Area, offering a range of fal...
Oct 08, 2025
Thinkwell Makerspace to Host "Haunted Beach Party" this weekend
October 8, 2025 - Thinkwell Makerspace is hosting a unique Halloween experience with its inaugural "Haunted Beach Party" on Saturday, October 11, from 6-11 p.m. at The Hub, located at 120 N. Franklin ...
Oct 08, 2025
WSOY's Deals of the Century on Byers & Co
We're celebrating 100 years of WSOY by giving YOU the gift of amazing deals! It's WSOY's Deals of the Century on Byers & Co, live every Thursday on Byers & Co! Each week, we'll spotlight a hot...
Oct 08, 2025
LISTEN: MIllikin University's School of Theatre & Dance preview A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
October 8, 2025 - Millikin University's Beth Creighton, and students, Aleah Frank and Ethan Rhoades, joined Byers & Co. to talk about their upcoming performance of A Gentleman's Guide To Love and ...
Oct 08, 2025
LISTEN: State Senator Doris Turner on bring treats to Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School students with perfect attendance
October 8, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about bringing treats to students with perfect attendance at Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, updates on the Massey Commis...
Oct 08, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about Illini basketball and Brad Underwood's return to Decatur
October 8, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about Brad Underwood returning to Decatur, the early part of the Illini basketball team's calendar, and the MLB Playoffs. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 08, 2025
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews Decatur Park District fall events for all ages
October 8, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive, Boo at the Zoo, Halloween Glow Golf, the DISC's 25th anniversary, and the...
Oct 08, 2025