Category Archives: News
Illinois Department of Revenue Warns of New Text Message Scam Soliciting Banking Information
October 7, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is warning taxpayers about a new nationwide text message scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages that appear to come from state r...
Oct 07, 2025
Crossing Healthcare Board Appoints Julie M. Brilley, MPH Interim Chief Executive Officer
October 7, 2025 - The Crossing Healthcare Board of Directors have announce the appointment of Julie M. Brilley, MPH, as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Crossing Healthcare. Brilley succeeds Tanya A...
Oct 07, 2025
Decatur Police Department announces enforcement results for Sustained Traffic Enforcement efforts for 2025
October 7, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department released the results of additional enforcement efforts conducted via the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The STEP...
Oct 07, 2025
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation talks end-of-year giving
October 7, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about their busy year so far, the reaction to their first Untold Stories sign, end-of-year gi...
Oct 07, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends and the RCC trustee search
October 7, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the Richland Community College trustee search and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the real estate update and M...
Oct 07, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on MLB teams near elimination and no unbeaten NFL teams left
October 7, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about 3 MLB Playoffs teams being on the brink of elimination and no unbeaten NFL teams remaining after 5 weeks. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 07, 2025
LISTEN: Sarah Pritts talks Ag Academy programming for students at Montessori Academy for Peace
October 7, 2025 - Montessori Academy for Peace teacher, Sarah Pritts joined Byers & Co to talk about how her 4th-6th grade students are learning about how food impacts their daily life, agricultur...
Oct 07, 2025
LISTEN: Kyle May of Fleet Feet talks upcoming hiking, cycling and running events
October 7, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet joined Byers & Co to talk about outdoor hikes, rides, and runs, new products, and reflective safety equipment. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 07, 2025
Burn ban reinstated for Macon County
October 6, 2025 - Local jurisdictions have reinstated the temporary burn ban on open buring in Macon County due to an extreme fire risk. Due to prolonged dry conditions and a significantly elevated ri...
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HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Hosting Blessing of Animals Oct. 9
October 6, 2025 - Each year in October, Catholics around the world celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. To honor St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital invites...
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