January 22, 2025 - 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 of...

January 22, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to upgrade the signals and circuitry at the railroad crossing just north of U.S. 36 on Illinois 121 (22nd Street) in Decatur is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, and Friday, Jan. 24. ​ Work will begin at 8 a.m. and should...

January 22, 2025 - The Human Trafficking Research Lab (HTRL) at Millikin University is hosting the eighth annual panel discussion for Human Trafficking Awareness Month titled "Policing Human Trafficking: Development and Challenges." The panel will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Ballroom A/...

January 22, 2025 -Due to popular demand, The Decatur Park District is bringing back "Rolling Back Time" roller skating at the Fairview Park Pavilion from February 7 to the 9th and February 14 to the 16th. The price is $6 for admission for 1 hour. You can bring your own skates, or there is a $3 roller skate re...

January 22, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about being a basketball parent, family care, public health, and gathering information in the community to shape their strategies for the future. Listen to the podcast now!

January 22, 2025 - Lori Kerans and Kirsten Hammer of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are celebrating Women's Basketball Alumni Day and their experiences as coaches at Millikin. Listen to the podcast now!

January 22, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about dealing with winter weather, Super Saturday Recess, Sports Sampler, roller skating in the park, and bike trails. Listen to the podcast now!

January 21, 2025 - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans shopping for a used vehicle to exercise caution and employ best-practices amid a rise in fraudulent vehicle purchases across the state. The Secretary of State's office has uncovered a growing number of fraudulent sales from out-of-state busi...

January 21, 2024 - Millikin University will honor the historic accomplishments of the 2005 NCAA Division III National Championship and 1985 third-place Big Blue Women's Basketball teams on Saturday, January 25, 2025, during Women's Basketball Alumni Day. The University will celebrate the contributions that former Big B...

January 21, 2025 - Decatur Public Schools are continuing the development of its strategic planning and master facility plan called "Roadmap 2030" and is inviting the public to two upcoming planning sessions. Planning for Roadmap 2030 began in October of this year with a committee-comprising students, staff, c...

January 21, 2025 - The Decatur Park District is hoping to fill a number of positions during their hiring fair on February 21st. The Park District is looking for both part-time and summer positions. According to Executive Director Clay Gerhard, they are hoping to fill around 500positions. Many of those positions could b...

January 21, 2024 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business luncheon featuring Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel and Macon County Sheriff Jim Root. The breakfast will be held Wed, March 5th at the Decatur Club. Doors will open at 11:30am, lunch will begin at 11:45am and the presentation will beg...

January 21, 2025 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about water systems projects, business development in the village, Farm Progress, and streaming entertainment to watch. Listen to the podcast now!

January 21, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Jerry Culp of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of grant writing, a class on it, and what grants have been able to do for the Conservation District. Listen to the podcast now!

January 21, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature discussion on a new docuseries, Modern Medical Mafia, and a new segment with HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. Listen to the podcast now!

January 21, 2025 - DPD Police Chief Shane Brandel joined Byers & Co to talk about the results from their efforts to focus on traffic safety and violent crime. Listen to the podcast now!

January 21, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about F1 racing, Half Frozen Half Marathon, Frosty 50, new shoes, and changes in the industry. Listen to the podcast now!

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January 20, 2024 -The 2025 tax season is quickly approaching, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) ahs announced it will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 27, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income tax returns. Illinois will participate...

January 20, 2025 - Millikin University's Elementary Education (ELED) program recently received an "Exemplary" rating from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in their annual evaluations of Illinois teacher preparation programs. This is the program's fourth consecutive year receiving the "Exempla...