News across Macon County
Macon County Health Department offers clinics ahead of October 15 school health deadline
September 30, 2026 - Families who still need to complete school physicals, immunizations or lead testing have upcoming opportunities at the Macon Coun...
LISTEN: Ryan Mensik previews astronomy Public Observation Nights at Millikin University
September 30, 2026 - Millikin student Ryan Mensik joined Byers & Co to talk about astronomy Public Observation Nights at Requarth Observatory, Tue...
LISTEN: Richland Community College Asst. Director of Scholarships, Tara Mata joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends
Tara Mata, Richland Assistant Director of scholarships and Advancement services, joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends with Richland Students William Eva...
LISTEN: Ashley Grayned and Dr. Jay Marino talk DPS 61’s Road Map 2030 strategic plan
September 25, 2026 - Ashley Grayned and Dr. Jay Marino joined Byers & Co to talk about their Roadmap 2030 strategic plan, community feedback, futu...
Millikin Ranked Among Illinois’ Top Regional Colleges by U.S. News
September 24, 2026 - Millikin University has been ranked among the top regional colleges in Illinois in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankin...
LISTEN: Lori Kerans and Amy Taute detail the Millikin University homecoming events calendar
September 23, 2026 - Lori Kerans and Amy Taute of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the full calendar of over 40 scheduled event...
WATCH: DPS Boys Choir Workshop
Voices came together and connections were made as choir members from several grade levels at DPS61 gathered for a special workshop! Older singers shar...
LISTEN: Meet two Dennis Lab School teachers from the International Teacher Cultural Exchange Program with Monica Wilks
September 18, 2026 - DPS 61 Director of HR, Monica Wilks and Dennis Lab School teachers, Jennifer Nanor and Delicia Pollard, joined Byers & Co to ...
Millikin to host seven Explore Days for prospective students this fall
September 16, 2026 - Millikin University will host seven Explore Days this fall for high school students interested in learning more about academic pr...
LISTEN: Dr. Chris Cummings and Katie Howell preview Millikin University’s Tomorrow’s Teachers Conference
September 16, 2026 - Director of the School of Education at Millikin University, Dr. Chris Cunnings, and student ambassador, Katie Howell, joined Byer...
Millikin honors two graduates with 2026 Lindsay Medallion Awards
September 15, 2026 - Millikin University graduates Delaney Higgins and Sam Bushur have been recognized with the 2026 Lindsay Medallion Awards for thei...
WATCH: Eisenhower Students Hear Message of Resilience and Redemption from Author Damon West
Eisenhower High School students heard a message of resilience and overcoming adversity Tuesday from author and motivational speaker Damon West. West, ...