Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Missy Batman and Angel Lawrence detail how endowments help community organizations
February 10, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Angel Lawrence of Northeast Community Fund joined Byers & Co to talk about how about how endowments through HICF ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 10, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Illini vs Wisconsin and the new Illini defensive coordinator
February 10, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's upcoming matchup with Wisconsin and the new defensive coordinator for the Illini football team. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 10, 2026

LISTEN: Meet the new CEO of Crossing Healthcare Julie Brilley
February 10, 2026 - Newly named CEO of Crossing Healthcare, Julie Brilley, joined Byers & Co to talk about how Crossing serves the community, her path to the role, and planning for the future. Lis...
Lindsay Romano Feb 10, 2026

LISTEN: Kyle May talks about upcoming Fleet Feet running events and the Winter Olympics
February 10, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & CO to talk about a proposed cycling law in Iowa, the Winter Olympics, F1 Racing, and upcoming running events they are hosting. Listen to t...
Lindsay Romano Feb 10, 2026

LISTEN: Mt. Zion IL CEO on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 9, 2026- Brenden Brammer Mariam Wherley, and Ella Gregory of Mt. Zion CEO Program joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to talk abo...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026

LISTEN: Rikki Parker on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 9, 2026- Rikki Parker from the Children's Museum of IL, joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the Mardi Gras event at ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026

LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 9, 2026- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to recap the Super Bowl and the Fighting Illini. Listen to ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026

Children's Museum of Illinois to Host Mardi Gras Fundraiser
February 9, 2026 - The Children's Museum of Illinois will host its annual Mardi Gras at the Museum celebration on Fat Tuesday, February 17. The 21-and-older event will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. a...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026

Downtown Argenta Gears Up for 10th Annual IceFest on February 14
February 8, 2026 - Winter fun returns to central Illinois as the 10th Annual Argenta IceFest is set for Saturday, February 14, 2026, in downtown Argenta. This free, familyfriendly celebration brings a...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026

Millikin University School of Music to Host Valentine's Gala at The Hostetler
February 8, 2026 - Millikin University's School of Music will host a Valentine's Gala on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Hostetler, featuring an evening of live jazz and dinner. The event will sho...
Lindsay Romano Feb 09, 2026