Senator Andy Manar calls in and talks about the news that former governor Rod Blagojevich having his sentence commuted, the debut of Mike Bloomberg in a debate, corruption in Illinois and the lawmaking going into cleaning up the problems.

Steve Weber of Liaison Home Automation talks about a new virtual reality tool that helps digitally stage rooms with audio and video equipment to help people visualize the finished space and previews a few events where the technology will be on display to try out.

Dave Wendt gives an update on some developments in Forsyth including some houses being built and talks with Brian about the importance of the relationship between Forsyth and Decatur.

Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose calls in to Byers & Co. and talks about some grant money issued to the John Marshall School of Law, the national elections and gives an update on some local issues.

Tanya Andricks and Troy Pulliam talk about an impactful program called RESTORE which gives much needed assistance to those in jail with addiction issues.

The Macon County Conservation District executive director, Richie Wolf talks about all the upcoming activities the Conservation District has to offer including a How to Make Syrup Session happening this weekend.

Angela Foulke of the Decatur YMCA joins Byers & Co. and talks Valentine's Day gift giving and more.

Johns Hill Magnet School fifth grader Sun-Yoon Karas and her father Michael join Byers & Co. for the Education Spotlight and talk about her recent trip to California for an international  jiu-jitsu tournament where thousands competed and she finished on the medal stand.

Tom Brinkoetter, Jenny Lambdin and Jodi Brinkoetter preview a Forsyth home and talk about a Decatur home that lasted on the market for only a few days.

GT Church's Pastor Matt Samuels calls in on Valentine's Day and talks about the many forms of love.