Author Archives: Lindsay Romano

LISTEN: Shirley Stanley and Baylie Garrett preview Whiskers & Tails
October 28, 2025 - Shirley Stanley of the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation and Baylie Garrett of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about Whiskers & Tails and how...
Lindsay Romano Oct 28, 2025

LISTEN: Kyle May of Fleet Feet talks upcoming holiday runs and new seasonal apparel
October 28, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk his recent gravel bike race, upcoming holiday themed runs, and new apparel and shoes. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 28, 2025

Millikin Alumnus to Present Civil War History Program at Millikin Homestead
October 27, 2025-The Millikin Homestead will host a special Civil War history event on Sunday, November 9, featuring Millikin University alumnus Dr. Eugene Watkins. His presentation, "The 83rd Illinoi...
Lindsay Romano Oct 27, 2025

Illinois Community College Enrollment Rises for Fourth Consecutive Year
October 27, 2025 -Enrollment at Illinois community colleges increased for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Fall 2025 Illinois Community College Opening Enrollment Report released by the I...
Lindsay Romano Oct 27, 2025 cienpies / Depositphotos.com

LISTEN: Byers & Co live from Brinkoetter Realtors
Byers & Co continued its century tour celebrating 100 years of WSOY with a visit to Brinkoetter Realtors, another company celebrating a milestone, 60 years of serving families in Decatur. Founded ...
Lindsay Romano Oct 27, 2025

LISTEN: Brian Barnhart on Byers & Co to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks
October 27, 2025 - Brian Barnhart, the voice of the Fighting Illini, joined Byers & Co to preview this week's "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" right after Byers & Co. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 27, 2025

Richland Community College Leads the State in Advancing CEJA Workforce Initiatives
October 26, 2025 - One year after its launch, Richland Community College's Clean Energy Career programs are setting the standard for workforce innovation in Illinois under the Climate and Equitable Jo...
Lindsay Romano Oct 26, 2025

Impaired driving is scary: Decatur Police are cracking down on drunk, drugged driving
October 26, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up, and following traffic laws this Halloween, as children and their families haunt their neig...
Lindsay Romano Oct 26, 2025

Decatur Indoor Sports Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Community Event
October 26, 2025 -The Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday with a community event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration featured a variety of activitie...
Lindsay Romano Oct 26, 2025

LISTEN: Nicole Bateman breaks down Google and LCI's partnership to develop the Broadwing Energy plant
October 24, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about Low Carbon Infrastructure announcing a landmark clean energy partnership with Google to de...
Lindsay Romano Oct 24, 2025