September 25, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Fighting Illini, the Chicago White Sox clinching a playoff spot, and the Decatur Family YMCA's search for a new CEO. Listen to the podcast now!

September 25, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini football matchup with Ohio State, the Packers big home loss to the Falcons, the Chicago baseball teams both clinching playoff spots, the Cardinals' future, and Pete Crow-Armstrong joining the 40-40 club. Listen to the podcast now!

September 25, 2026 - Ashley Grayned and Dr. Jay Marino joined Byers & Co to talk about their Roadmap 2030 strategic plan, community feedback, future plans, and tightening timelines. Listen to the podcast now!

September 24, 2026 - Six Macon County Master Gardeners have received a state award for their work with Willy's Garden Week, an educational program at the Decatur Public Library. Toni Griffin, Angie Hollingsworth, Carla Pohl, Karen Tappendorf, Angie Wetzel and Sandi Williams received the State Master Gardener Teamwork A...

Kedric Prince, Illini Guys, joined SportTalk to talk about Illini Football and Basketball. Listen to the podcast now!

September 24, 2026 - Millikin University has been ranked among the top regional colleges in Illinois in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Millikin ranked No. 4 in Illinois among Regional Colleges in the Midwest and also ranked No. 4 in the newly added category of Top Private Regional Colleges in the Mid...

September 24, 2026 - The 10th Annual Nick Project brought fire safety awareness to Millikin University's campus Wednesday. The event was held in the University Commons and provided fraternities, sororities and off-campus students with free fire safety equipment and information to help them prepare for emergencies. The ...

September 24, 2026 - Friday, September 25th - or 9-2-5 - will officially be recognized as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Day in the City of Decatur. The proclamation celebrates early childhood literacy and the local effort to provide free, high-quality books every month to children from birth through age five. Sept...

September 24, 2026 - Think you've got what it takes to find Bigfoot? The Macon County Conservation District is inviting the curious to Rock Springs for a nighttime Bigfoot Hike on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th. Participants will learn about the legendary cryptid, local sightings and recorded sounds be...

September 24, 2026 - Byers & Co hits the road to celebrate 30 years on the air AND to celebrate the new remodeled and amazing offices at Brinkoetter Realtors! Listen to the podcasts now!Veteran agent Jenny Lambdin joined Byers and Co to talk about the changes that have taken place in real estate over the years. Lis...

September 24, 2026 - Mike Berkes, Director of Program Development at Lindsey Life Day Center in Decagtur, joined Byers & Co to talk about their growth, programs and plans for for the future at the center. Listen to the podcast now!

September 24, 2026 -Mark Tupper talks Illini Football and the Chicago Cubs with Tupper on Sports. Listen to the podcast now.

September 23, 2026 - The Empowerment Opportunity Center will begin accepting applications October 1st for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. The program provides one-time assistance to income-eligible households with natural gas, propane and electric bills, as well as assistance for inoperable fu...

September 23, 2026 - Early voting for the November 3rd General Election begins Thursday, September 24th, in Macon County. The Macon County Early Voting Center, at 151 West Wood Street in Decatur, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, September 24th and 25th. Early voting will continue weekdays t...

September 23, 2026 - A retired Decatur Public Schools educator is turning his experience with cancer and blood transfusions into an effort to help others. Vincent Clayton recently hosted his third annual community blood drive in partnership with ImpactLife. The September 21st drive was held in the parking lot of Montes...

September 23, 2026 - The Macon County Health Department is offering homebound vaccination services for adults who are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or limited mobility. The service is designed to help remove transportation and mobility barriers so residents can receive vaccinations in their...

September 23, 2026 - ADM employees continued their commitment to community service Tuesday, September 22, volunteering at Lindsey Life Adult Day Center in Decatur as part of the company's global Acts for Impact campaign. Approximately 20 ADM employees spent the afternoon at the center, located at 1685 South Franklin St...

September 17, 2026 - Lindsey Life Adult Day Center in Decatur has been honored with the Governor's Engaging Aging Award for its work serving older adults. The annual award recognizes 13 organizations for their efforts to improve the lives of older adults. Lindsey Life Adult Day Centers in both Decatur and Champaign rec...

September 23, 2026 - Millikin University will welcome Comedy Dance Chicago for a special performance at 2 p.m. October 10 at Albert Taylor Theatre. The performance will feature three Millikin School of Theatre and Dance alumni: Justin Kimball '21, Hannah Magy '23 and Britt-Marie Sivertsen '10. Comedy Dance Chicago comb...

September 23, 2026 - Lori Kerans and Amy Taute of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the full calendar of over 40 scheduled events for Millikin's 2026 homecoming weekend, celebrating 125 years of the university. Listen to the podcast now!