December 23, 2024 - The Decatur Area Poets will host a book release and poetry reading featuring the finalists of the first Decatur-wide high School Poetry Competition on January 25th. All Decatur high schools, public and private, were invited to participate in the first ever competition. Poems were judged by members o...

December 23, 2024 - There is still time to get your Christmas wishes to Santa! The Santa House, located in the Transfer House in Central Park in downtown Decatur, will be open today (Monday) from 4pm to 8pm and on Christmas Eve from 10am to 2pm. Chilren can visit the big man himself and they can also bring letters to S...

December 23, 2024 - Starting at Midnight tonight, kids can start tracking Santa's progress around the world with the help of the North American Aerospace Defense Command or NORAD. NORAD's Santa Tracker is an annual Christmas-themed program NORAD simulates the tracking of Santa Claus, who is said to leave the North Pol...

December 23, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to wrap up the year and talk about New Year's resolutions. Listen to the podcast now!

December 23, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, the City of Decatur in 2024 and a community wish list for the new year. Listen to the podcast now!

December 23, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about football, Landman, holiday shopping, quarterback gifts for their linemen, the Illini, and Christmas. Listen to the podcast now!

December 22, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Transportation has once again selected SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to the Decatur Airport for a four-year term through December 31st, 2028. SkyWest has provided jet service from the Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare si...

December 22, 2024 - The annual Macon County Mayors Bell Ringing Event went into year 2 this year and the event was another huge success. This year's winner was Jim Peck and the Village of Forsyth. Each Mayor arranged bell ringing & possible fun events during the week of Dec 7 - 14 and also shared their own Virtual...

December 19, 2024 - Debbie Bogle joined Byers & Co to talk about books to movies, Stephen King, Bruce Springsteen, and super hero movies. Listen to the podcast now!

December 19, 2024 - Mark Tupper talks about Nolan Arenado using his no trade clause to block a trade to Houston, the Cubs' recent roster activity, the Bears keeping an eye on coaches, Kirk Cousins' future, and the Detroit Lions' injuries. Listen to the podcast now!

December 19, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about license plate stickers, Decatur Christmas memories, and the Farm Progress Show. Listen to the podcast now!

December 18, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced American Rock Band, TESLA, is coming to the Devon on June 22, 2025. This show IS included in the 2025 Devon season ticket package. Tickets for this show will go on sale 10 a.m., December 20 at devonamphitheater.com Ticket pricing: Standing Pit - $79.00 ...

December 18, 2024 - Cordaryl Patrick, Director of Economic and Community Development for the city of Decatur joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code, to talk about the upcoming holidays and the new businesses coming to Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!

December 18, 2024 - The Holiday radio classic "The Cinnamon Bear" is NOW available on NowDecatur.com with a special chance to listen on Christmas Day. The Cinnamon Bear debuted the day after Thanksgiving in 1937 and helped to create life-long memories for many people. It is still creating memories through bro...

December 18, 2024 - A measure pushed by State Senator Doris Turner and signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker will require notice ahead of automatic renewals offered by businesses starting January 1st. "Some businesses have been taking advantage of people for decades," said Turner (D-Springfield). "We m...

December 18, 2024 - Motorists who have been unable to visit a driver services facility to renew their driver's license and purchase vehicle stickers will be able to attend a free mobile unit event in Decatur. The event will be available to drivers at the Decatur Airport on Tuesday January 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The...

December 18, 2024 - Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to talk about embracing change, community studies, and working on solutions to community problems. Listen to the podcast now!

December 18, 2024 - Sonja Chargois of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about the Community Health Needs Assessment taken every three years, their implementation plan derived from it, and their partnership with Hope Academy on hosting Parent University Night. Listen to the podcast now!

December 18, 2024 - Millikin basketball coach Kramer Soderberg and student athlete JT Welch joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin University Men's Basketball Team. Listen to the podcast now!

December 18, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Trees on the Tees, gift cards for the district, sports tournaments, a pop up DMV, and their busy 100th year. Listen to the podcast now!