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Interview with Rick Ackerly


Educator, Columnist & Author of "The Genius in Every Child"

Watch Jay Carney "Appreciate" 131 questions


From Politico.com - White House press secretary Jay Carney is full of appreciation for reporters' questions -- often when he doesn't have, or doesn't plan to give, answers. Click Here for a compilation of Carney's overwhelming gratitude.

Heart Gala 2013


05/13/13

MHS Physics II class Balloon Launch


MHS Physics II class Balloon Launch 051013

Interview with TJ Jackson


Candidate for DPS School Board

Interview with Josh Rohrscheib


Candidate for RCC Board of Trustees

Interview with John Davis


Candidate for Decatur Park Board

Byers and Co Interview with Chris Harrison


Candidate for Decatur Park Board

Interview with Julie Moore Wolfe


Candidate for City Council

Byers and Co Interview with Pat McDaniel


040113 Candidate for City Council

Interview with Karl Meurlot


Candidate for DPS 61 School Board

interview with BA Buttz


Candidate for DPS 61 School Board

Global Ag Summit in Decatur


The 2013 Global Agribusiness Summit will be held on March 13, 2013 at Millikin University's Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The event is the result of a partnership between Tate & Lyle, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Farm Bureau, and Millikin University. The summit will feature an outlook of the agriculture industry for the next decade including technology, genetic research, equipment, government policies, and more.Speakers will include Monsanto President Brett Begemann, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Director of Rural Development (Illinois) Colleen Callahan, Harvard Business School Agribusiness Program Director Mary Shelman and John Deere Vice President of Global Marketing Services Cory Reed. - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Interview with Tony Wilkins


Candidate for DPS61 School Board

Interview with Dale Colee


Candidate for RCC Board of Trustees

Interview with Tony Clark


Candidate for Decatur Park Board

Interview with Jerry Dawson


Candidate for City Council

Interview with Fred Spannaus


Candidate for DPS School Board

Interview with Alida Graham


Cadidate for Decatur School Board

Interview with Dan Winter


Candidate for Decatur Public School Board

Byers and Co Interview with Jay Scott & Sheriff Tom Schneider


RE: Violence in Decatur

Meteor in Decatur?


Pictures Courtesy of Decatur's Shawn Marie on 2-24-13

"Trail Blazer" Roland Burris' Tombstone




Confidential USDA Videos Revealing ?Cultural Sensitivity Training?


2-20-13- Indoctrination Program Requiring USDA Staffers to Bang on Tables, Chant, “The pilgrims were illegal aliens”- Click Here for More

Illini Krush Purdue


Channel 1050's Fighting Illini highlight video after their win over Purdue - Click Here

Sheila Simon's Blugrass band. . or a Christopher Guest Movie


Byers and Co Interview with Congressman Rodney Davis


2-13-13 Davis gives us the inside scoop from his first State of the Union Address

Exclusive Interview with DPS Superintendant Gloria Davis


Davis is named as one of 3 finalists for the Beaufort County, SC District Superintendant. Brian Byers sits down with Davis for an exclusive interview.

Mark Tupper and Tupper on Sports


02-08-13- Mark talks about the Illini's win over Indiana and about what comes next.

Unbelievable


Check out Channel 1050's Video Recap of the amazing Illini Win over #1 ranked Indiana - Click Here For Video

Byers & Co Interview with State Sen Chapin Rose


02-07-13

Interview with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood


2-6-13 On his retirement and what is next

With the toughest Gun Laws in the Nation. .


Jesse Jackson wants Big Sis to Patrol the Streets

Food Drive Press Conference 2013


1-30-13

Interview with Michael Hastings


Author of Panic 2012

Byers and Co Interview with Bill Galston


Co-Founder of No Labels

Cardinal Caravan


1-21-13 - Check out the video from the Cardinal Caravan from our own Channel 1050's Matt Hall - Click Here
1-10-13 Illini Get Handed Another Loss by Minnesota.  Click here for a video of the post game press confrence from our own Channel 1050's Mall Hall.

And You Thought YOU Were Special?


1/7/13- How college students think they are more special than EVER: Study reveals rocketing sense of entitlement on U.S. campuses - Read More Here
1/7/13 -Check out Illini Post Game and Hightlights from our own Channel 1050's Matt Hall- click here for Video
Video of Illini Press Confrence - Illini Move to 10-0 after Norfolk State Win - Courtesy of Matty Hall at Channel1050.com

Christmas Walk 2012


The Neuhoff Media Open House- Pics Courtesy of Valerie Cook Photography

WSOY Summer Radio Auction


 

The New Jersey Shore?


MTV's "Buckwild" - Click Here for Video

Interview with Dr. Hal Jeffcoat


11-29-12 President of Millikin University on the upcoming Vespers Performance, Playing Baseball with LaRussa and getting the nickname "Bucky".

Tony LaRussa Book Signing


Tony LaRussa Book Signing 11-25-12

Community Thanksgiving Luncheon 2012


11-20-12

Celebrate The Legacy Of Learning 2012


Celebrate The Legacy Of Learning 2012

Interview with Jay Scott


11-1-12 Candidate for States Attorney

Byers and Co Interview with Dan Hassinger


10-31-12 Candidate for Macon County States Attorney

Boo At the Zoo 2012


Neuhoff Media Night at Boo at the Zoo

Byers and Co TUE 103012 8AM Hour


Interview with State Rep Candidate Dennis Shackleford

Byers and Co TUE 103012 7AM Hour


Interview with Senate Candidate Mike McElroy

Byers and Co Interview with Andy Manar


10-29-12 Candidate for State Senate

Interview with City Manager Ryan McCrady


Byers and Co TUE 102312 7AM Hour

Interview with John Hartman


10-22-12 Independant Candidate running in the 13th Congressional District

Sport Talk With John Groce


Special Edition of Sport Talk with John Groce
10-21-12

Candidates Trade One Liners at Al E Smith Dinner





Once upon a time. . .


Byers and Co Interview with Gina Keating


10-16-12 Author of Netflixed

The Man That Fell From Space


Interview with Dan Hassinger


10-15-12 Candidate for Macon County States Attorney

Interview with Mike McElroy


10-12-12 - Candidate for 48th State Senate Seat

Interview with Lis Wiehl


10-10-12 Fox News Legal Analyst

"Intelligence"


New Ad from American Crossroads takes aim at
President Obama's handling of the attack in Libya

Big Bird


Interview with Ann Coulter


10-9-12 - Best Selling Author of "Mugged"

Interview with Bill Vlasic


Author of Once Upon A Car

11th Annual WSOY Community Food Drive


2012- This year, we exceeded our goal of 650,000lbs and raised 730,000lbs!

Interview with EDC's Craig Coil


10-3-12- Re: Caterpillar temporary rolling shutdowns

Obama's Other Race Speech


Where's YOUR Dollar?  -Click Here For More

By Popular Demand


10-2-12 - Quote from "Dr. Barbara Bellar, Candidate For Illinois State Senate – Obamacare Summed Up in One Sentence – .

”We’re going to be gifted with a healthcare plan we are forced to purchase, and fined if we don’t, which puportedly covers at least 10 million more people, without adding a single new doctor, but provides for 16,000 new IRS agents, written by a committee whose chairman says he doesn’t understand it, passed by a congress that didn’t read it but exempted themselves from it, and signed by a presiden...
t who smokes, with funding administered by a treasury chief who didn’t pay his taxes, for which we will be taxed for four years before any benefits take effect, by a government which has already bankrupted social security and medicare, all to be overseen by a surgeon general who is obese and financed by a country that’s broke. So, what the blank could possibly go wrong?
 

Interview with Coach Lori Kearns


9-28-12 Kicking off Real Men Wear Pink at the Brass Horn!

New Mike McElroy for Senate Ad


9-28-12

Andy Manar For Senate New Ad "Afford"


9-28-12

Byers and Co Interview With Bill Wilson


9-26-12 President of Americans For Limited Gov

Lighten Up ! Gangnam Style


Byers and Co Interview with Ryan McCrady


Byers and Co TUE 092512 7AM Hour

Interview with Senate Candidate Mike McElroy


9-21-12 Candidate for the 48th Senate District

Who Really Won The Chicago Teachers Strike


Navy Gangnam Style


Interview with John Tillman


9-18-12 CEO of Illinois Policy Institute on the CTU Strike

Teachers Strike Riddled With Radicals Having A Blast!


Sue Scherer Flyer Frenzy- NEW FLYERS


*NEW* Sue Scherer "Will Protect Social Security"

*NEW* Sue Scherer "Will Track Every Dangerous Sex Offender"

Sue Scherer "Will Protect Medicare"

Sue Scherer "Will . .um. . scare a small blond child? and collect pop bottles? We are not sure about the message on this one.

Sue Scherer "Will POP Polititian Pensions"

Sue Scherer "Will Defend Our Military"

Che-Cago Teachers Still On Strike


9-17-12 For REVOLUTION!  and Air Conditioning

5 Facts You Should Know About The CTU Strike


9-17-12 Video From The Illinois Policy Institute

Whiskers & Tails 2012


Whiskers & Tails 2012

Byers and Co Interview with Dinesh D'Souza


9-14-12 Best Selling Author and Star of Hit Documentary Obama 2016

2012 Neuhoff Media Golf Outing


2012 Neuhoff Media Golf Outing at Red Tail Run

Byers and Co Interview with Fox News Radio's Emily Wither


9-12-12 Live from Jerusalem RE: Attacks in Libya/ Egypt and US/ Israel Relationship

Teachers Protest Quinn at 9/11 Memorial


9-12-11- Stay Classy CTU- Read More Here

Byers and Co Interview with Paul Kersey


Labor Policy Analyst at Illinois Policy Institute RE: Chicago Teachers Strike

Time For An Upgrade?


9-11-12- Apple Set To Release Iphone 5, Could Boost GDP- Click For More

The Hidden Cost of Tenure


9-11-12- Why Failing Teachers Get A Passing Grade. . Read More

Interview with Congressional Candidate Rodney Davis



Time to Rev Up Your Engines!


9-6-12 Former Michigan Gov Jennifer Granholm gives animated speech at DNC - Click for more

President Obama's DNC Acceptance Speech: Read it now


09/06/12  President Barack Obama, at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 6th, 2012....

Obama: Nobody Accused Romney Of Being A Felon


Click Here To Watch The Video

Pictures of the 2012 Drought


Pictures from Listeners just like you!   Send us your pictures to news@wsoyam.com or use our Street Team App (Available for Iphone and Android)

Peter Schiff Undercover


9-6-12 - Lets Ban Corporate Profits! - Click Here For More

Interview with Dinesh D'Souza


Best Selling Author

DNC Delegates Boo Putting God Back In Platform


Girls Scouts Diamonds Event Honoring Shirley Stanley


Girls Scouts Diamonds Event Honoring Shirley Stanley

Get The Latest From The RNC


Womens Issues at the Forefront as DNC Carries On


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Women's issues are in the forefront of the Democratic National Convention...

Erskine Bowles: Ryan budget is "sensible...honest, serious"


Co-chairman of President Obama’s deficit commission

 

Gov Quinn Tries to 'Set Record Straight' at DNC


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Democrats have been defending President Obama's record on health reform, welfare and jobs at the Democratic National Convention. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn was one of the first...

Biden-ism #652


"(Republicans) Going To Put Y'all Back In Chains"

Byers and Co Interview with Ed Klein


8-14-12 Best Selling Author of The Amateur

Shake That Thang!


Hillary Gets Down in South Africa - Click For More

Best Olympic Wardrobe Malfunctions


Click Here for More

Interview with Gov Pat Quinn


080812- On Signing of Enterprise Zone Leg. & plans for pension reform

Tupper on Sports 080812



Interivew with Ryan McCrady


8-7-12 - Re: Stage 2 Water Restrictions

NCL Jewel


Pictures from the NCL Jewel AK Cruise with Byers & Co and Best Trips Ever

Ketchikan AK


First Stop on the Alaskan Cruise with Byers & Co and Best Trips Ever

Juneau AK


Photo Safari of Juneau AK

Sawyer Glacier


Cruising Tracy Arm to See Sawyer Glacier

Skagway AK


Hub of the AK Gold Rush, Skagway AK

Victoria, BC


Our Last Stop on the AK Crue

In Memory: Interview with Geoff Neuhoff


Byers & Co interview with late Neuhoff President & CEO, Geoff Neuhoff from March 2012.  During this interview, Neuhoff spoke of his love of Radio, his commitment to the communities we serve & dedication to Media Made Locally.  He will be missed.

Byers & Co Interview with Sen Bill Brady


7-18-12 On Leucadia, his lawsuit, a potential run for Gov and More.

Mark Hamill: Mitt Romney 'Not Actually Human'


Byers and Co Interview with Congressman Aaron Schock


071112

Let the Debate Begin


Come Together Lets Walk


Comw Together, Let's Walk!
June 20, 2012
Fairview Park

What does the Healthcare Bill Mean To You?


The court's decision to uphold all but one component of the health-care law means new rules for insurers that have already taken effect will remain in place. Beginning in 2014, virtually all Americans will have to obtain health insurance or pay a penalty. How will it affect you? - Click Here for More

Obama to Stephanopoulos: Mandate is NOT a tax


McDonalds VIP Party


New McDonalds in Forsyth, VIP Party

Tate and Lyle Players Championship Day 3


Tate and Lyle Players Championship Day 3
6-17-12

Tate and Lyle Players Championship Day 2


Tate and Lyle Players Championship Day 2
6-16-12

Tate and Lyle Players Championship Day 1


Tate and Lyle Players Championship Day 1
6-15-12

Schock and Quinn On Morning Joe


Pro Am for the 2012 Tate & Lyle Players Championship


Pro Am
6-13-12

The Par-Tee


The Par-Tee
6-12-12

Interview with Charlaine Harris


Author of the Sookie Stackhouse Novels (True Blood)

Boys and Girls Club Tribute To Walt Smith


Boys and Girls Club Tribute To Walt Smith
6-1-12

A Few Moments With Doug O'Neill


He won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Now I'll Have Another tries to become the first horse in 34 years to sweep the Triple Crown. He tries to complete the rare accomplishment Saturday, June 9th, when he races in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park near New York City. That is where the colt's trainer Doug O'Neill spent "A Few Moments With" Fox News Radio's Ron Flatter.

The Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Lunch


The Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
May 30, 2012

Skyfall


Check out the new Bond Movie trailer - click Here

Justin Bieber wanted for questioning by authorities


5-29-12 - For 2 reasons: 1. for allegedly 'roughing up' a photographer (really?) 2- Raiding MC Hammer's closet (not really) - Click Here For more

Um. . .Wow. A district actually elected this guy?


Illini Caravan


5-24-12