Category Archives: News

Memorial Health Hospitals to Offer Free Mammograms during October
September 15, 2025 - Free breast cancer screenings will be available at all five Memorial Health hospitals during October for women age 40 and older who are uninsured or underinsured. The free screeni...
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

Millikin University now offering two hybrid MBA paths
September 15, 2025 - Millikin University is currently accepting applications for its two innovative hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs: the Evening MBA Program, starting in Januar...
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

Sen. Duckworth tours UI biotech facility "iFAB"
Sen. Duckworth: It's imperative for U.S. tech to stay on American soil By Rob Le Cates/The News-Gazette rlecates@news-gazette.com URBANA - Leaders in national security, legislation, education and biot...
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025 Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth leads discussion in the biotechnology race between China and the U.S. at the roundtable on UI’s campus Friday afternoon.
Rob Le Cates/The News-Gazette

Girl Scouts to recognize Natalie Beck at annual Diamonds & Desserts event
September 15, 2025- The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois are gearing up for their sweetest evening of the year: Diamonds & Desserts. The annual event, held Wednesday, September 18th starting at 6 p...
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

LISTEN: Brian Barnhart previews Monday Morning Quarterbacks after the Illini win over Western Michigan
September 15, 2025 - Brian Barnhart, Voice of the Illini, joined Byers & Co to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks after the Illini win over Western Michigan. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

LISTEN: Eric Hector talks about the world premiere of their film Trick and Treats
September 15, 2025 - Eric Hector of Heroic Age Studios joined Byers & Co to talk about the premier of their film, Trick and Treats. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris talks family and DCLI on Byers & Co
September 15, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about her family, DCLI and recent trips. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper looks ahead at the Illini-Indiana matchup and talks about the Bears' rough start
September 15, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's win and upcoming matchup with Indiana, and the tough start for the Chicago Bears. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks about the passing of Jim Edgar and city business
September 15, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about football, community events, the passing of Jim Edgar, and city council business including the day care project and insu...
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

LISTEN: Ben Andreas talks Andreas Foundation's commitment to the WSOY Community Food Drive
September 15, 2025 - Ben Andreas and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the history of giving by the Andreas Foundation and their commitment to helping feed the community through the WS...
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025