July 24, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about modern factories, becoming the Vice Chair of the IEDA Board, regional cooperation, and iFAB career paths. Listen to the podcast now!

July 24, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about her concert going experience, technology and scams, and how weddings, showers, and dances have grown in extravagance. Listen to the podcast now!

July 24, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the approaching MLB trade deadline and the upcoming debut of the video board at Gies Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Listen to the podcast now!

July 24. 2026 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody joined Byers & Co to talk about how she and her family are acclimating to Decatur, her preparation for the upcoming school year, student assessment, and direction for the district. Listen to the podcast now!

July 23, 2026 - The 4th annual Dueling Pianos for Scouting will take place Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur. The event will feature a performance by Fun Pianos!, with an all-request dueling piano show from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A social hour with food and beverages is scheduled from...

July 23, 2026 - The City of Decatur, the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) and its National Night Out Committee are inviting residents to attend the 43rd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Dansby Park. The free community event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the park, located at 2230 W. C...

July 23, 2026 - Registration is now open for the Decatur Leadership Institute's Class of 2026. Facilitated by the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, the 14-week program is designed to prepare participants for civic and community leadership by providing insight into the industries and issues shaping Decatur and Macon...

July 23, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments of the show's first live event in 1996 when Ron Rivera came to the Decatur Celebration. Listen to the podcast now!

July 23, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about a new contract for deed scam, 211, and ALICE help for people and businesses. Listen to the podcast now!

July 23, 2026 - Steve Wright joined Byers & Co to talk about Cars and Coffee, their upcoming event at St. Teresa to benefit the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!

July 23, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about MLB news and gives a football primer. Listen to the podcast now!

July 23, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Monical's Pizza's history in Decatur and remembering local fandom of Roy Rogers and The Lone Ranger. Listen to the podcast now!

July 22, 2026 - Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur and SIU Dermatology are partnering to offer free skin cancer screenings for community members on Monday, August 24. The screenings will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Cancer Care, located at 210 W. McKinley Avenue in Decatur. The screenings will be performed by t...

July 22, 2026 - ImpactLife is partnering with local blood donors and community organizations to host several blood drives in the Decatur area during the week of August 3rd through August 9th. Blood donations are especially important during the summer months, when donation rates typically decline. ImpactLife officials s...

July 22, 2026 -Scovill Zoo has received a donated ultrasound machine from Decatur Memorial Hospital, giving veterinary staff the ability to perform advanced diagnostic imaging on-site for animals ranging from small birds to large mammals. The ultrasound machine uses sound waves to create detailed internal images, allow...

July 22, 2026 - The Decatur Family YMCA will expand its annual Backpack Attack program this year by providing hygiene kits for older students in addition to backpacks filled with school supplies. The event runs from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, with 1,500 backpacks available while supplies last. Students must be pre...

July 22, 2026 - Amy Taute of Millikin University, along with alumni Brandon Rick and Jason White, joined Byers & Co to talk about alumni engagement and the reactivation of the Central Illinois Regional Alumni Group and their upcoming social. Listen to the podcast now!

July 22, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Desi Dennis of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Dennis' path back to Decatur as an interventional radiologist at DMH. Listen to the podcast now!

July 22, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about a nearby NIL fundraiser for the Fighting Illini and the Miami Heat mistakenly posting a link to an introductory press conference link for LeBron James before he has announced his decision of where he is playing next. Listen to the podcast now!

July 22, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District and Tanya Andricks of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about the donation of an ultrasound machine from DMH to the veterinary care unit at Scovill Zoo. Listen to the podcast now!