Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
February 5, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the roller skating, Devon show announcements, boat races, prescribed burns, and the airport. Listen to ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 05, 2025

Mandy Eaton selected as new Memorial Health President and CEO
February 4, 2025 - The Memorial Health Board of Directors has selected Mandy Eaton, PhD, as the organization's next president and CEO. Dr. Eaton will join Memorial Health on April 1, succeeding Ed Cur...
Lindsay Romano Feb 04, 2025

LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation previews "That's What She Said" on Byers & Co
February 4, 2025 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Amy Rueff joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said and Amy's experience preparing with the cast for th...
Lindsay Romano Feb 04, 2025

LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers and Co
February 4, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about F1, the Macho Nacho run, job openings, Frosty 50, a shoe demo run, and refreshed shoe lines. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 04, 2025

Listen: Dustin Bradshaw on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 2, 2025- Dustin Bradshaw, Manager of the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Michael Breheny to talk about the upcoming featured acts at the Devon Amphitheater th...
Feb 03, 2025

LISTEN: Dan Watkins joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 3, 2025- Dan Watkins, executive of God's Shelter of Love joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about all that the Shelter has to offe...
Feb 03, 2025

LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 3, 2025-Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to recap Illini Basketball, recent NBA news and an NFL Super bowl pre...
Feb 03, 2025

Millikin University's Human Trafficking Research Lab nominated for a 2025 Liberator Award
February 3, 2025 - The Human Trafficking Research Lab (HTRL) at Millikin University was recently nominated for a 2025 Liberator Award by the SOAP (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) Project in th...
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2025

Eisenhower High School students to compete in Poetry Out Loud regionals in Springfield February 13th
February 3, 2025 -Students from Eisenhower High School will compete in the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 13th in Springfield. Poetry Out Loud is a national ar...
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2025

LISTEN: Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House and Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
February 3, 2025 - Amber Kaylor and Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the Grammy's, the Super Bowl, collecting, and positive sports stories. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2025