March 11, 2026 - Free take-home screening tests for colon cancer will be distributed at an upcoming drive-thru event in Decatur, sponsored by the Regional Cancer Partnership, which includes Memorial Health, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield Clinic and HSHS St. John's Hospital. "March is Colorectal Cancer Awarene...

March 11, 2026 - Jim Wilkerson and Ron Lybarger joined Byers & Co to talk about Lybarger's book of poetry dedicated to the story of James and Anna Millikin and Wilkerson's film about James Millikin's life. Listen to the podcast now!

March 11, 2026 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brandon Koser joined Byers & Co to talk about Patient Safety Awareness Week and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Listen to the podcast now!

March 11, 2026 - Clay Gerhard joined Byers & Co to talk about their job fair, Little Hoopsters, P.E. for homeschooled students, and Matilda the Musical Jr. Listen to the podcast now!

March 10, 2026 - Decatur Public Schools District 61 announced it will discontinue its Extended Day program in its current form at the end of the school year. District officials said the last day of the free before- and after-school program will be May 22, 2026. The Extended Day program has been offered at no cost to fa...

March 10, 2026- Susana Mendoza is warning residents to remain vigilant about tax-related scams as the filing season continues. Mendoza said taxpayers should be cautious when sharing personal information, especially as they gather documents and file returns. "This is the time of year when you're dealing with a lot ...

March 10, 2026 - Coziahr Harley-Davidson will host a community blood drive later this month in partnership with ImpactLife. The blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the ImpactLife Donor Bus at 150 W. Marion Ave. in Forsyth. Organizers say the event will help collect blood donations...

March 10, 2026- Illinois officials say a first-in-the-nation program providing free test preparation courses for college students will continue through the academic year and could receive additional funding under the state's proposed budget. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission announced the continuation of the P...

March 10, 2026 -A new country music event bringing a Nashville-style concert experience to Central Illinois is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Skywalker International Complex in Decatur. "Decatur Goes Country: Nashville Broadway Experience" will be headlined by Nashville recording artist Lily R...

March 10, 2026 - Meteorologist JC Fultz joined Byers & Co to talk about the potential for hazardous weather throughout the evening and overnight. Listen to the podcast now!

March 10, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Jes Younghouse of Decatur Earthmover Credit Union joined Byers & Co to talk about DECU's support of That's What She Said. Listen to the podcast now!

March 10, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature discussion on the South Shores McDonald's project and Jersey Mike's supporting MRI. Listen to the podcast now!

March 10, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about MacArthur High School boys basketball, the World Baseball Classic, the first day of NFL free agency, and the start of the B!G10 tournament. Listen to the podcast now!

March 10, 2026 - Kurt Younghouse joined Byers & Co to talk about his candidacy for Macon County Clerk. Listen to the podcast now!

March 10, 2026 - Kyle May joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming running events, summer runs with training classes, and the arrival of new spring apparel. Listen to the podcast now!

March 9, 2026 - A youth production of Matilda the Musical Jr. will take the stage March 20-22 at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center as part of the venue's 2025-26 Artist Series. The show, based on the novel Matilda by Roald Dahl, is co-produced by Millikin University and the Decatur Park District. Performances are scheduled...

March 9, 2026- The Macon County Health Department will host its Spring Into Health community health fair on Friday, March 20. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the health department, located at 1221 E. Condit St. Organizers say the event is designed to connect residents with health services, screenings ...

March 9, 2026 - A new documentary exploring the life and legacy of James Millikin will premiere this spring with several public screenings in Decatur. The film, The Original Big Blue: The Life & Times of James Millikin, was produced by Jim Wilkerson, president of James Millikin Homestead, Inc. and a 1997 graduate o...

March 9, 2026 -Decatur Public Schools District 61 will host an open community forum on March 11 as part of Phase II of its Roadmap 2030 strategic and facility planning process. The forums will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held simultaneously at Eisenhower High School, 1200 S. 16th St., and MacArthur High School, 1499...

March 9, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation District is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a community trivia night fundraiser on March 21st at 6pm. The event invites teams to gather for an evening of friendly competition featuring six rounds of 10 questions. Categories will include local flora and fauna, local hi...