Byers & Co. Interviews

August 17, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of mentors , her own children and DCLI graduates moving on to college, DCLI scholarships, the DCLI Awards Ceremony, The Farm at 3080, community cooperation, and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 17, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about generational supporters of the city, City Council business, and discussions around data centers and energy projects. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 17, 2026 - Pat Dawson and Matt Beck joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about their continued support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 17, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the busy weekend, Millikin, the Chicago Bears possible relocation, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 14, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their search for a new Executive Director, Livestrong classes, YTots Toddler Time, swim lessons, and what she is doing for fun. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 14, 2026 - DPS 61 COO Tom Osborne and Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Nicole Couri-Malson, joined Byers & Co to talk about the first week of school, focusing on spending efficiency, early age learning, and the future of the district. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 13, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Food Truck Frenzy, Caterpillar Family Day, the WSOY Community Food Drive, and concerts. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 13, 2026 - Millikin football coach Billy Riebock joined Byers & Co to talk about updates to their facilities, status of the team, hosting media day and the trading card show at the DISC, Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 13, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illinois State Fair, Garfield Park, and local elected officials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2026 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers and Co to talk about the new Garfield Park improvements and the OSLAD grants as well as the regional impact of artist Preston Jackson's work in both Springfield and Decatur. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2026 - Amy Taute, Millikin Director of Alumni Engagement, Loren McGinnis, Richland Community College Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement joined Byers & Co to talk about their new RCC + MU Alumni Spotlight series. These events will allow business leaders who are alumni of both RCC and MU to connect and meet the featured alumnus of both institutions. The first event will be held August 24th at Agave & Lime in Maroa and feature owner and MU & RCC alumni Marcos Fuentes. Learn more and listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2026 - Ashley Fultz and Maggie Comerford of ADM Cares joined Byers & Co to discuss ADM's Acts for Impact 2026. Acts for Impact is ADM's global volunteer campaign that brings ADM colleagues together across corporate and operational facilities to support local communities through meaningful volunteer opportunities. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2026Dr. Kelly Hill, Senior Director of Hospital Operations at DMH & Dr. Mohit Ajmeri, Family Medicine Physician at Memorial Care, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Memorial Therapy Center on Pershing and their open House on Thursday August 13th from 4pm to 5:30pm. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening of the renovated Garfield Park, upcoming shows at the Devon, and Zoorific Evening. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 2026 - Macon County African American Heritage Trail Co-Chairs, Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Julia Livingston, joined Byers & Co to talk about the new Preston Jackson sculpture of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. at the Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, the next historical land marker on the trail, an upcoming mural, and The Big Read. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include Josh Hendricks and Mirinda Rothrock as guests, and to talk about the Stone Thrown Forward Memorial Golf Outing. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 2026 - DPS 61 COO Tom Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the recent announcement that Eisenhower High School will not field a varsity football team for the season. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the Diplo's Run Club 5K Run & Rave in Chicago, their first Gear Up Cross Country event, local running events, and new product updates. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute partnerships, their upcoming open house, work at their farm, the Community Public Safety Academy, and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about the long-running community support from The Andreas Foundation, the WSOY Community Food Drive, Decatur Police Department community events, Foreigner at the Devon, and the 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 2026 - Paul Lidy and Rachael Ward of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about their support of the WSOY Community Food Drive and their campaign to collect and provide breakfast cereal to those in need. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 2026 - Ben Andreas and Chrissy Spurlock of The Andreas Foundation joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about their support of the WSOY Community Food Drive and Chrissy's new role at the foundation. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about what is keeping him busy in retirement and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 7, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about her trip to Colorado, benefits for being outside, tracking fitness while aging, the Fighting Illini, and YMCA programming. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 7, 2026 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody joined Byers & Co to talk about the week before school begins, new team members in the district, and getting ready for school as a mother. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 6, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about a week full of positive events in the community, expanding the ALICE team, and memories of events a long time ago. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 6, 2026 - Zach Keck and Mike Patrick of the 217 Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic, and Steve Gensler of the Bob Brady Auto Group, joined Byers & Co to talk about the annual tournament, raising over $1 million to advance research and raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease, and what to expect at this year's event that is part of the Hot 25. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 6, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur Day at the Illinois State Fair, Dog n Suds, time capsules, and the preservation of history. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 5, 2026 - Andy Stukins and Noal Bennett of Ivy League Cards & Collectibles joined Byers & Co to talk about becoming part of the Fanatics Collect weekly online auctions, their recent trip to the National Sports Collectors Convention, and the details of their next card show. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 5, 2026 - Molly Berry and Kyle Tucker of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how their transfer student success has earned a spot on Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll for the sixth consecutive year. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 5, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Jeff Ulis of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Ulis' path to becoming an otolaryngologist at Memorial Specialty Care ENT & Allergy, and advances in care for sleep apnea and allergies. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 5, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Devon shows, Splash Cove ratings, Garfield Park ribbon cutting, and Little Hoopsters. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 4, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and the Staley Museum's Laura Jahr and Erynn Williams Burge, joined Byers & Co to talk about the HICF gift of $10,000 to launch of the 10 for 10 Campaign to raise $100,000 for a new parking lot and beautification project in Staley Square, their new children's activity book, and the return of the Taste of History. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 4, 2026 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will cover the local real estate market, summer foot health, the Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act, and the Stone Thrown Forward Memorial Golf Outing. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 4, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming local runs and running events, the "bra boosting" scandal at the Tour de France Femmes, and Oakwood. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris of the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute and Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the DCLI Awards and upcoming programming, and RMHC summer updates. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about his trip to Ireland, Tony Romo's future at CBS, concerts, and Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 31, 2026 - Eldon Conn of DPS61, Dennis Lab School Principal Jeanna Outerbridge, and DPS Alternative Education Principal Angela Jones, joined Byers & Co to talk about preparations for the new school year, and the paths of the principals to their new roles. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 30, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about ALICE at Work, the goal of reducing the number of families in poverty or at ALICE level, and providing stability to families. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 30, 2026 - Asha Varghese of Caterpillar and Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about CAT's $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative that includes $10 million to be spent in Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 30, 2026 - Andy Stukins of Ivy League Cards and Collectibles joined Byers & Co live from the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 30, 2026 - Erik Ethell and Alex Amaya of the Decatur Police Department, and LeAnne Bond of the City of Decatur, joined Byers & Co to talk about National Night Out. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 30, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur Day at the Illinois State Fair, the upcoming "How to Run for Public Office" event, and disqualified candidate applications over the years. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 29, 2026 - Country music artist Craig Campbell joined Byers & Co to talk about his upcoming show at the Devon, his road through the music industry, and the favorite parts of his profession. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 29, 2026 - Jaclyn Cantwell of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are forming direct admission partnerships with area institutions for their MBA program. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 29, 2026 - Paul Lidy of the Decatur Memorial Foundation and 2026 Maroa-Forsyth graduate, Kylie Morris, joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur Memorial Foundation Awards Scholarships including the $5,000 Richard H. Fritz Memorial Scholarship awarded to Kylie to pursue nursing at Illinois College. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 29, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about concerts at the Devon, Scovill Zoo, Pack Your Backpack Day at Overlook Adventure Park, and tumbling classes. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 28, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Darsonya Switzer of Dove, Inc. joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards where Darsonya will be honored as the recipient of the Ray Batman Nonprofit professional of the year. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 28, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the Stone Thrown Forward initiative and golf outing, and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature Dr. Jeff Alexander from the Foot & Ankle Clinic at HSHS and Krystle Tempel from Richland Community College. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 28, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about his time at RAGBRAI, upcoming running events, hosting a cross country gear up event for student athletes, and new product updates. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 27, 2026 - Christie Weemer of Hickory Point Bank and Mirinda Rothrock of the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce joined Byers & Co to talk about how Hickory Point Bank employees are invested in local organizations like DRCC and how they impact the community through the Decatur Leadership Institute. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.