April 7, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments when the WSOY Community Food Drive won the Kroger Central Division Vendor of the Year Award in 2016. Listen to the podcast now!

April 7, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Shateveon Goforth joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said and Shateveon's perspective on being in the cast. Listen to the podcast now!

April 7, 2026 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to talk about bipartisan efforts to lower drug costs and break up healthcare monopolies, and to Preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podcast now!

April 7, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about Michigan winning the NCAA National Championship, the fall of Tennessee women's basketball, and what's next for the Illini basketball team. Listen to the podcast now!

April 7, 2026 - Macon-Piatt ROE #39 Regional Superintendent Jill Reedy joined Byers & Co to talk about the Impossible Science Festival and Teach Like a Magician events with Josh Latimer coming to Decatur, recent speakers in schools, and local response readiness for tragic events. Listen to the podcast now!

April 7, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of spring, their approach to service, customer feedback, and upcoming running events. Listen to the podcast now!

April 6, 2026- Millikin University will host a new campus and community event, "Milli-Fest," April 17 and 18. The free, public event will feature a weekend of activities designed for all ages, bringing together students, families, alumni and community members. Organizers say the event builds on past campus tr...

April 6, 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 challenge...

April 6, 2026- State officials are urging drivers to stay focused behind the wheel as part of an April campaign of Distracted Driving Awareness. The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local departments to increase enforcement targeting distracted driving. Officials sa...

April 6, 2026- April is being recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month across Illinois, with state agencies and community organizations promoting awareness and prevention efforts. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is partnering with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, a...

April 6, 2026- A popular local car enthusiast event series will return this spring with a full lineup of dates benefiting area organizations. "Cars and Coffee 2026" will kick off April 11 at 661 East Wood Street to benefit the Macon County Animal Shelter. The event runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and invites the publi...

April 6, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about his experience calling the Final Four game and spending time with the Illini team this season. Listen to the podcast now!

April 6, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments when the WSOY Community Food Drive won the Governor's Hometown Award in 2017. Listen to the podcast now!

April 6, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their 40th anniversary and their Red Shoe Gala event. Listen to the podcast now!

April 6, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about career pathways in healthcare and how the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute is implementing local healthcare programs to help citizens advance in the workforce. Listen to the podcast now!

April 6, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's Final Four loss to UConn, the championship game, and B1G10 dominance. Listen to the podcast now!

April 6, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about her recent trip to the Vatican and her opportunity to meet the Pope with other Illinois mayors. Listen to the podcast now!

April 6, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the golf, the Illini, the Cardinals, Easter, Artemis II, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!

April 5, 2026- State officials are reminding Illinois residents to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects as part of Safe Digging Month. The annual campaign, highlighted by a proclamation from JB Pritzker, encourages both homeowners and professional contractors to have underground utility lines located b...

April 5, 2026- A student from Maroa-Forsyth High School has been recognized as one of the top student leaders in Illinois agriculture. Gehrig Bunselmeyer was named a Top 10 Section President by the Illinois FFA, an honor awarded to students who excel in their leadership roles at the sectional level. Bunselmeyer, who is...