August 13, 2026 - Community members are invited to lace up their shoes and support local veterans during Operation Obstacle, a two-mile obstacle course race scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, at Richland Community College. The event begins with check-in and same-day registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Workforce D...

August 13, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 will welcome artists and art enthusiasts to downtown Decatur for the annual Arts in Central Park festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20. The juried art fair will feature 50 artist booths showcasing works from artists across the Midwest. Visitors can ...

August 13, 2026 -Classic cars, motorcycles and community remembrance will come together in downtown Decatur as the 18th annual Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, at Central Park. The event features a car and bike show, live DJ, food vendors and a memorial cruise honoring the sacrifices of military...

August 13, 2026 - Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to hit the road this fall while supporting conservation efforts during the 18th Annual Prairie Pedal. The fundraising bicycle ride, hosted by the Macon County Conservation Foundation, will take place Sunday, Sept. 27, beginning and ending at Rock Springs Conser...

August 13, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Food Truck Frenzy, Caterpillar Family Day, the WSOY Community Food Drive, and concerts. Listen to the podcast now!

August 13, 2026 - Millikin football coach Billy Riebock joined Byers & Co to talk about updates to their facilities, status of the team, hosting media day and the trading card show at the DISC, Listen to the podcast now!

August 12, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the NFL preseason, the Cleveland Browns' plan at quarterback, the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Russell Westbrook's retirement. Listen to the podcast now!

August 13, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illinois State Fair, Garfield Park, and local elected officials.

August 12, 2026 - State Senator Sally Turner and State Representative Regan Deering are teaming up for a Classroom Care Drive to collect essential supplies for local teachers and students as the new school year gets underway. Through Sept. 30, residents can donate tissues, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, disinfecting wipes ...

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August 12, 2026 - United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois will combine its annual Food Truck Frenzy with the Macon County Conservation District's Fall Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rock Springs Nature Center. The sixth annual Food Truck Frenzy will run from noon to 3 p.m., while Fall Harvest Fest activities w...

August 12, 2026 - Richland Community College is introducing two new members of its executive leadership team who are expected to join the college in September, pending Board of Trustees approval. Dr. Sheldon Walcher has been selected as Vice President of Academic Services and will serve as Richland's Chief Academic Off...

August 12, 2026 - History and local flavor come together during Taste of History, a fundraising event celebrating Decatur's rich heritage on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will visit four historic sites while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and beverages at each stop. Each location highlights a pioneer who helped ...

Senator Doris Turner joined Byers and Co to talk about the new Garfield Park improvements and the OSLAD grants as well as the regional impact of artist Preston Jackson's work in both Springfield and Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!

August 12, 2026 - Amy Taute, Millikin Director of Alumni Engagement, Loren McGinnis, Richland Community College Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement joined Byers & Co to talk about their new RCC + MU Alumni Spotlight series. These events will allow business leaders who are alumni of both RCC an...

August 12, 2026 - Ashley Fultz and Maggie Comerford of ADM Cares joined Byers & Co to discuss ADM's Acts for Impact 2026. Acts for Impact is ADM's global volunteer campaign that brings ADM colleagues together across corporate and operational facilities to support local communities through meaningful volunteer oppor...

August 12, 2026- Dr. Kelly Hill, Senior Director of Hospital Operations at DMH & Dr. Mohit Ajmeri, Family Medicine Physician at Memorial Care, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Memorial Therapy Center on Pershing and their open House on Thursday August 13th from 4pm to 5:30pm. Listen to the podcast now!

August 12, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Cubs and Cardinals with around 40 games remaining and injury updates at the Chicago Bears training camp. Listen to the podcast now!

August 12, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening of the renovated Garfield Park, upcoming shows at the Devon, and Zoorific Evening. Listen to the podcast now!

August 11, 2026 - Community members gathered Tuesday to dedicate a memorial statue honoring Ellsworth Dansby Jr., a pioneering member of the Tuskegee Airmen, outside the Decatur school that bears his name. The bronze sculpture, created by renowned sculptor and Decatur native Preston Jackson, stands in front of Ellswort...