Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Mardi Gras events with Jami Fawley and Rikki Parker
February 3, 2026 - Jami Fawley of the Decatur Area Arts Council and Rikki Parker of the Children's Museum of Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about Mardi Gras events at both of their venues. Lis...
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2026

LISTEN: Natalie Beck and Andrea Gerhard detail Heart of Illinois Community Foundation grants
February 3, 2026 - Natalie Beck and Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the grant program calendar including micro grants, teacher developm...
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Cardinals rebuild and Illini basketball buzz
February 3, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the St. Louis Cardinals retooling and the buzz around the Illini basketball team. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2026

LISTEN: Kyle May previews new shoes, new running events, and new spring clothing at Fleet Feet
February 3, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about opportunities to demo footwear from Brooks, running events, new shoes and spring clothing, sale shoes, and footwear for th...
Lindsay Romano Feb 03, 2026

LISTEN: Amber Hooker on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 2, 2026- Amber Hooker joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to talk about her car accident and her journey to publishing a book. List...
Lindsay Romano Feb 02, 2026

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 2, 2026- Debbie Bogle, President of United Way, joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to talk about the upcoming Power of the Purse a...
Lindsay Romano Feb 02, 2026

LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 2, 2026- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to talk about the Fighting Illini hot streak and the Super Bo...
Lindsay Romano Feb 02, 2026

Lawmakers Invite Public to Send Valentine's Cards to Local Seniors
February 2, 2026 -Three Illinois lawmakers are encouraging residents to help brighten Valentine's Day for seniors living in long-term care facilities by participating in separate card drives across ce...
Lindsay Romano Feb 02, 2026

IEMA-OHS and American Lung Association Mark Radon Action Month, Announce Student Competition
February 2, 2026 - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the American Lung Association in Illinois are recognizing Radon Action Month by encouraging families and schools to increase awareness a...
Lindsay Romano Feb 02, 2026

Decatur Baseball Club to Host Inaugural Hot Stove Social in February
February 2, 2026 - The Decatur Baseball Club has announced plans for its Inaugural Hot Stove Social, a new winter event designed to bring baseball fans together ahead of the start of Spring Training. ...
Lindsay Romano Feb 02, 2026