Author Archives: Lindsay Romano

LISTEN: Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin and Gladys Valentin give a Social Emotional Learning Academy update
March 27, 2026 - Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin and Gladys Valentin of the Social Emotional Learning Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about their approach to meeting students' needs and what mak...
Lindsay Romano Mar 27, 2026

Millikin Launches Accelerated Online Elementary Education Program
March 26, 2026- Millikin University has launched a new accelerated online elementary education program designed for transfer students and non-traditional learners. The program, offered through the uni...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

New EKG Equipment Improves Cardiac Care in Decatur
March 26, 2026- Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology has added new electrocardiogram, or EKG, equipment aimed at improving cardiac care for patients in the Decatur area. The equipment, funded through su...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Seeking Veterans, Guardians and Donations for 2026 Flights
March 26, 2026 - The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight is preparing for another season of honoring local veterans with trips to Washington, D.C., and is now accepting applications from eligible veterans an...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: The Moments remembers Decatur helping victims of Hurricane Katrina
March 26, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments of Decatur helping raise money to help those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle remembers the community rallying to help those impacted by the 2006 ice storms
March 26, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about impacting families with assistance and remembers the community rallying to help those impacted by the ice storms in ...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews the Illini-Houston Sweet 16 game and MLB Opening Day
March 26, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini matchup with Houston and Opening Day for Major League Baseball. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne talks about the mayor's Citizen of the Year award
March 26, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the return of measles, local elections, the mayor's Citizen of the Year award, and Hi-Flier Kites. Listen to the podcast ...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: Meet Made It Millikin featured student Carissa Guerrier with Matthew Flaten
March 25, 2026 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and student Carissa Guerrier joined Byers & Co to talk about Carissa's experience at Millikin and what lead to her selection as a Made It Mil...
Lindsay Romano Mar 25, 2026

LISTEN: Health is a Journey Health Fair with Tanya Andricks, Sonja Chargois and Tasia Burks
March 25, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Sonja Chargois of DMH and Hope Academy Principal Tasia Burks joined Byers & Co to talk about the Health is a Journey Health Fair being held at Hope Academy. Lis...
Lindsay Romano Mar 25, 2026