December 12, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about enjoying holidays through traditions like puzzles and collecting U of I snow globes, the active alumni activities at the University of Illinois, and helping people at the YMCA with new year fitness goals. Listen to the podcast now!

December 12, 2025 - Filmmaker Jake Rademacher joined Byers & Co to talk about how his first documentary, Brothers at War, spawned a sequel, Brothers After War, and a series of workshops to help servicemembers and veterans to heal, connect, and reflect. Listen to the podcast now!

December 12, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about upcoming matchups for the Fighting Illini against Nebraska and the Chicago Bears against the Cleveland Browns. Listen to the podcast now!

December 12, 2025 - Nate Tallent, Temethia Joyner, and Janarra Beals of Montessori Academy for Peace joined Byers & Co to talk about their efforts to reduce food insecurity for their students and families. Listen to the podcast now!

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December 11, 2025 - Historian Mark Sorenson will give a special presentation on 150 years of the Decatur Library on Saturday December 13th For a century and a half, Decatur Public Library has stood as a cornerstone of the community. The Decatur Public Libarary says this presentation traces their journey through fifteen...

December 11, 2025 - Soy City Buzz on First Mid Mondays will once again welcome the holiday season with their annual Santa Radio Show on Monday, December 15th from 5 to 6 p.m. Children and adults alike are invited to call 217-875-1340 during the live broadcast from 5pm to 6pm for a chance to talk with Santa and win priz...

December 11, 2025 - View the Geminid Meteor Shower with the Macon County Conservation District on Saturday, December 13 from 9-11p, at the Friends Creek Conservation Area Group Campsite. The Geminid Meteor Shower is the strongest meteor shower of the year. These meteors originate near the constellation Gemini and are u...

December 11, 2025 - New this holiday season, the Children's Museum of Illinois will offer sock skating. The sock skating rink, set up in the mess hall, will be open during usual hours of operation and is included in the price of admission. Families can glide on synthetic ice while enjoying an indoor winter wonderland f...

December 11, 2025 - The Decatur Public Library in Decatur will hold a family program on New Year's Eve day featuring the performance group READiculous. The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the library's location at 130 N. Franklin Street and is open to the public. According to event information, the program will ta...

December 11, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Michigan football coaching drama, the 9-1 Illini women's basketball team winning the Braggin' Rights Game over Missouri, and the 24-1 OKC Thunder. Listen to the podcast now!

December 11, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local political candidates, the holiday season, and the Decatur Tribune Scrapbook feature of winter in old Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!

December 10, 2025 - The Recycle Coach app is now available in the City of Decatur for residents looking to reduce their household waste and become better recyclers Recycle Coach makes it easy for people to get local disposal information for thousands of household items when they need. It is a free app that can be downl...

December 10, 2025 - A New Year's Eve gala is scheduled for December 31 at the Decatur Conference Center, offering attendees a buffet dinner, drink options, and a midnight countdown to welcome 2026. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature a cash bar, one drink voucher per guest, and a champagne toast at midnight....

December 10, 2025 - The Primient Veterans Employee Resource Group, the Decatur Park District, and the City of Decatur are teaming up to support local environmental efforts through a community Christmas tree recycling program. From December 26, 2025, through January 16, 2026, residents can drop off natural Christmas tre...

December 10, 2025 - Who will win this year...the guns or the hoses?? Friday and Saturday this weekend - December 12 and 13 from 8am until 6pm at both Walmart stores, local law enforcement and fire firefighters will be competing to see who can raise the most for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign. Competing will be...

December 10, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and student commencement speaker, Quartus Rassi, joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming graduation ceremony, what will be in the speech, and the experiences available to students while at Millikin. Listen to the podcast now!

December 10, 2025 - DMH CEO, Tanya Andricks, joined Byers & Co to introduce Francis Hobson, MD, who details his path to becoming an otolaryngologist, his life, and the work being done at the Memorial Specialty Care ENT & Allergy Clinic. Listen to the podcast now!

December 10, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the performance of two freshmen in the Illini's road win at Ohio State and early deals at the MLB Winter Meetings. Listen to the podcast now!

December 10, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of Trees on the Tees, School's Out Day Camp, An Afternoon with Santa at Scovill Zoo, and newly announced concerts at the Devon. Listen to the podcast now!