April 27, 2026 - MT. ZION - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a community luncheon May 14 bringing together local leaders and business professionals to discuss economic development and regional priorities. The event will take place at the Mt. Zion Convention Center from noon to 1:30 p.m., with doors op...

April 27, 2026 - Gardeners across Central Illinois will have a chance to kick off the spring planting season at the annual Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Plant Sale. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on May 2 at the Macon County Fairgrounds in Decatur. Shop...

April 27, 2026 - Local unions and community members will gather tomorrow, April 28, to honor workers who have lost their lives or been injured on the job. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host a Workers' Memorial Day ceremony at the Macon County Workers' Memorial Monument, located on the courthouse lawn. The event b...

April 27, 2026 - A national effort to support military funeral honors will have a local presence in Central Illinois next week. Operation Honor Guard is partnering with Calvert & Wikoff to host a Day of Giving on May 6, aimed at raising funds and awareness for volunteer honor guard teams. Organizers say the initiat...

April 27, 2026- Nick Blackburn, coach of 2A state champion Decatur Catholic Girls Volleyball, along with players Frankie Schook and Liv Wherley, joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to recap their season and their journey to winning the state championship. Liste...

April 27, 2026- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the Cardinals upcoming series. Listen to the podcast now!

April 27, 2026 - Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about the 2026 Craft Beer Festival and their Summer Arts & Culture exhibit, "Form & Function: A Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule". Listen to the podcast now!

April 27, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about DCLI programming and the Ag building. Listen to the podcast now!

April 27, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about big NBA Playoffs performances from Ayo Dosunmu and Victor Wembanyama and Andrej Stojaković declaring for the NBA Draft. Listen to the podcast now!

April 27, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about severe weather response, the recent officer involved shooting, the city honoring student athletic achievement, and current local government dynamics. Listen to the podcast now!

April 27, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about sports, local dance recitals, technology issues, staying busy in retirement, a state champion 8th grade volleyball team, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!

April 26, 2026 -Volunteers are being invited to take part in a habitat restoration effort at a local conservation site. The Macon County Conservation District will host a volunteer workday on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Griswold Conservation Area. Participants will assist in removing invasive bush honey...

April 21, 2026 - State Rep. Regan Deering is partnering with the Macon County Farm Bureau to host a free shred event and diaper drive on Tuesday, April 28 in Decatur. The drive-thru event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Macon County Farm Bureau, located at 1150 W. Pershing Road. Residents can bring confiden...

April 26, 2026- Decatur Memorial Hospital will host a kickoff event for the "Mindful Miles" Walking Challenge on April 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. along the hospital's walking trail. The event is part of a regional initiative led by Memorial Health, encouraging residents to participate in a monthlong walking challeng...

April 22, 2026 - The Midwest Music Expo 2026 will return May 2 with a new focus on revitalizing a key corridor in the city. Organizers say this year's event, titled "Occupy Oakwood Street Fest," will take place along the 100 block of South Oakland Avenue in Decatur, transforming vacant storefronts and public ...

April 26, 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 ...

April 26, 2026- Richland Community College will host its Bright Futures Gala on Thursday, April 30, at the Shilling Community Education Center. The circus-themed event will raise funds to support student needs, including scholarships, resources and programs aimed at removing barriers to education. The evening will feat...

April 24, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments when Club Celebration provided a VIP experience at the Decatur Celebration in 2004. Listen to the podcast now!

April 24, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their annual meeting, the search for a new CEO, and current fitness offerings. Listen to the podcast now!

April 24, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about night one of the NFL Draft, the Cubs winning their ninth game in a row, and two National League East teams on long losing streaks. Listen to the podcast now!