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LISTEN: Nicole Bateman on economic development, power needs, and data centers
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Jun 12, 2026

LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks storms and new refrigerators
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Jun 12, 2026

LISTEN: Real estate market update and Oreana home highlight with Tom Brinkoetter
June 12, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the current state of the local real estate market, their new office remodeling project, a spectacular home in Oreana. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 12, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the weekend in sports and talks Cubs, Cardinals, and White Sox
June 12, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Cardinals, Cubs and White Sox in baseball and previews the busy weekend in sports including the tennis tournament in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 12, 2026

LISTEN: DPS 61 Careers in Technical Education (CTE) efforts and opportunities for students
June 12, 2026 - Dr. Edwin Robinson and Shauna Bohlmann of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about careers in technical education efforts and opportunities for students. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 12, 2026

Boaters Invited to Join 5th Annual Lake Decatur Lighted Boat Parade June 27
June 11, 2026 - Boaters are being invited to light up Lake Decatur and take part in the 5th Annual Lake Decatur Lighted Boat Parade later this month. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 and organizers are currently seeking captains and boat owners interested in participating. There is no cost to enter the para...
Jun 12, 2026

Decatur Municipal Band to Present Second Annual Family Concert in Central Park
June 11, 2026 - The Decatur Municipal Band will bring Disney magic to Central Park on Monday, June 15, with its second annual Family Concert, part of the band's summer concert series. The free event begins at 6 p.m. with a variety of family-friendly activities before the concert starts at 7 p.m. Activities include stor...
Jun 11, 2026

Veteran Driver Andrew Givens Named ADM Trucking's Local Driver of the Year
June 11, 2026- After nearly three decades behind the wheel and a career built on safety, mentorship and service, Andrew Givens has earned one of the highest honors in ADM Trucking. The veteran driver trainer was recognized this week as ADM Trucking's 2025 Local Driver of the Year during a ceremony in Decatur attended b...
Jun 11, 2026

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle on recent Boys and Girls Club news and ALICE families
June 11, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about recent news of funding for Boys and Girls Club summer programming and the struggles of ALICE families when problems occur. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 11, 2026

LISTEN: Wine in the Wild Hot 25 preview with Robin Caceres, Jerry Culp, and Steve Gensler
June 11, 2026 - Robin Caceres and Jerry Culp of the Macon County Conservation District, and Steve Gensler of The Bob Brady Auto Group, joined Byers & Co to talk about Wine in the Wild at Woodbine Farm, part of the Bob Brady Hot 25 series of summer events. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 11, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the historic Game 4 NBA Finals
June 11, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the record breaking first half by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the comeback by the New York Knicks, and the start of the World Cup. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 11, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne on communication between City Council members and City employees
June 11, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Farm Progress Show, election candidates, and communication between city council members and city employees. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 11, 2026

LISTEN: DCLI Residential CNA's on Thee Morris Code
June 10, 2026- Residential CNA's joined co-hosts, Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code, to talk about their passion for health care & their current experiences as Residential CNA's. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 10, 2026

Millikin Receives $3.3 Million Estate Gift to Establish Music Scholarship Fund
June 10, 2026 - Millikin University has received a transformative estate gift valued at approximately $3.3 million from the trust of Helen Cox Kersting, Class of 1956, establishing a new scholarship fund that will support future generations of students in the School of Music. The newly created Helen Cox Kersting and Dr...
Jun 10, 2026

Community to Host Multiple Juneteenth Celebrations Honoring Freedom, Culture, and Community
June 10, 2026 - Decatur residents will have multiple opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth this year with events planned at both Central Park and the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois will host its 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, ...
Jun 10, 2026

LISTEN: Rick Darnell and Alyse Knust on making an impact at Millikin with the Illinois Gives Tax Credit
June 10, 2026 - Rick Darnell and Alyse Knust of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how they have partnered with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to expand giving impact through the Illinois Gives Tax Credit. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 10, 2026

LISTEN: Meet DMH podiatrist Dr. Asad Sohail with Tanya Andricks
June 10, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Asad Sohail of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Solail's path to becoming a podiatrist at Memorial Specialty Care and how technology has advanced foot and related care and surgery. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 10, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks baseball, NHL Finals, and NHL Finals
June 10, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about how the Cardinals and White Sox are playing well while the Cubs are playing poorly, the NHL Finals, and the NBA Finals. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 10, 2026

LISTEN: A look at the Devon calendar with Clay Gerhard and Dustin Bradshaw
June 10, 2026 - Clay Gerhard and Dustin Bradshaw of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the recent boat races, the busy summer, and the packed Devon calendar. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 10, 2026

Incumbent Councilman Patrick McDaniel Announces Bid for Re-Election to Decatur City Council
June 9, 2026 - Veteran Decatur City Council member Patrick McDaniel has announced he will seek re-election in the Spring 2027 municipal election, pledging to continue focusing on public safety, infrastructure improvements, neighborhood revitalization and economic development. McDaniel, a Decatur native and Vietnam vete...
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