Author Archives: Lindsay Romano

LISTEN: Paul Osborne on the Macon County Sheriff election results
April 2, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about results in the Macon County Sheriff's election, the Artemis mission, the next election, and duties of a mayor. Listen to t...
Lindsay Romano Apr 02, 2026

Children's Museum of Illinois invites families to participate in community art project "Power of Play"
April 1, 2026 - The Children's Museum of Illinois is inviting families to take part in a community art project that explores the "power of play." Participants will contribute to a guided art activity ...
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

LISTEN: Dr. Dean Pribbenow talks about Millikin University's legacy and his upcoming inauguration
April 1, 2026 - Millikin University President Dr. Dean Pribbenow joined Byers & Co to talk about the legacy of Millikin, its future, and his upcoming inauguration. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

LISTEN: Meet Dr. Ardelle Estoesta with DMH CEO Tanya Andricks
April 1, 2026 - CEO Tanya Andricks and Dr. Ardelle Estoesta of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Estoesta's reasons for wanting to work as a family medicine physician a...
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about the evolution of the Illini's basketball team this season and Tiger Woods
April 1, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the evolution of the Illini basketball team over the season and the recent troubles of Tiger Woods. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews the Critter Easter Egg Hunt at Scovill Zoo
April 1, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Critter Easter Egg Hunt, Scovill Zoo and Overlook Adventure Park openings, Ladies Golf Clinic, and Dev...
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

ImpactLife to Host Multiple Community Blood Drives Across Central Illinois
March 31, 2026- ImpactLife is partnering with local organizations to host a series of community blood drives in Decatur and Niantic throughout April. The first drive is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7,...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

Turner Measure Aims to Expand Agricultural Education Access in Illinois
March 31, 2026- State Sen. Doris Turner has advanced legislation in the Illinois Senate aimed at expanding access to agricultural education programs across the state. The proposal, Senate Bill 3226, w...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

Oglesby Mansion to Host Educational Play for Fifth Grade Students
March 31, 2026- The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will host its annual educational play for fifth grade students from April 27 through May 1, 2026. This year's production, "Grant Visits the Ogle...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026

UW's Power of the Purse to Benefit Local Youth Programs
March 31, 2026 - United Way of Decatur & Mid Illinois will host its inaugural Power of the Purse event on Thursday, April 9, at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. The event will benefit Dolly Parton'...
Lindsay Romano Mar 31, 2026