Author Archives: Lindsay Romano

LISTEN: DPS61 School Board update with Bill Clevenger and Christina Tyus
February 20, 2026 - DPS 61 Board Members Bill Clevenger and Christina Tyus joined Byers & Co to talk about their mission, their strategic plan, the next superintendent, and plans for the future. L...
Lindsay Romano Feb 20, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Illini-UCLA and the Chicago Bears entertaining the idea of possibly leaving Illinois
February 20, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini matchup with UCLA and the Chicago Bears' potential to move to Hammond, Indiana. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 20, 2026

LISTEN: Fire Chief Neil Elder details a free smoke alarm and fire safety for homeowners
February 20, 2026 - Decatur Fire Chief Neil Elder joined Byers & Co to talk about their program to provide homeowners with smoke alarms at no cost and how general fire safety can save lives. Liste...
Lindsay Romano Feb 20, 2026

Macon Resources Invites Community to 'Paint the Town Orange' for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
February 19, 2026 - March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and Macon Resources Inc. (MRI) is inviting the community to participate in its annual "Paint the Town Orange" campaign. Duri...
Lindsay Romano Feb 19, 2026

Decatur Fire Department Participating in Statewide "Be Alarmed!" Program to Provide Free Smoke Detectors
February 19, 2026 - The Decatur Fire Department is participating in "Be Alarmed!," a statewide initiative that provides free 10-year sealed smoke alarms and fire safety education to eligible homeowner...
Lindsay Romano Feb 19, 2026 Jenn Durfey / CC

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle previews the Power of the Purse event
February 19, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about helping ALICE families, ALICE for Work, and Power of the Purse. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 19, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the dominate Illini win over USC
February 19, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's dominance over USC, the USA hockey teams, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 19, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne remembers quirky Decatur Celebration attractions
February 19, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local elections, learning from history, quirky Decatur Celebration attractions, and compassionate people. Listen to th...
Lindsay Romano Feb 19, 2026

Shinedown to Perform at 2026 Illinois State Fair
February 18, 2026 -Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand. Fair officials announced the concert as part...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026

Millikin University Partners with Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to Expand Giving Through State Tax Credit
February 18, 2026- Millikin University has partnered with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to offer donors an opportunity to expand their philanthropic impact while receiving a state tax ben...
Lindsay Romano Feb 18, 2026