Byers & Co. Interviews

October 1, 2025 - Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin University, the prescription produce program at Crossing Healthcare, and her transition between jobs. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 1, 2025 - Dr. Dean Pribbenow and Alyse Knust of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about homecoming, the WSOY Community Food Drive, 2025 Alumni Award recipients, and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 1, 2025 - Sonja Chargois, Kelly Hill, and Jill Andrews of Memorial Health joined Byers & Co to talk about the completion of Kelly's Doctor of Nursing Practice project, to boost cancer screening rates among women of color in Macon County. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 1, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about multiple programs and activities for children at the DISC, Halloween Glow Golf, and the new bicycle skills course in Fairview Park. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 30, 2025 - Tim Stock of the Macon County Farm Bureau joined Byers & Co to talk about the current challenges and help available in ag, and their foundation, and Feeding the Farmers. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of the Illinois Department of Ag, Jerry Costello, joined Byers & Co live at the Macon County Farm Bureau to talk about the Illinois Grain Tour. The IDOA is welcoming international buyers from six Middle Eastern and Asian countries (China, Vietnam, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and the island of Mauritius) as part of a four-day event. The tour, which will run September 29 through October 2, is intended to develop relationships that will lead to an increase in export sales of Illinois agricultural products. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 30, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, along with Betsy Tanner, joined Byers & Co live from the Macon County Farm Bureau to talk about the importance of the She Gave Women's Giving Circle. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 30, 2025 - Tim Stock and Jennifer Fink of the Macon County Farm Bureau joined Byers & Co to talk about their efforts in education and connecting with the ag community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 30, 2025 - Tim Stock of the Macon County Farm Bureau joined Byers & Co to talk about their services and long history representing area farmers. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 30, 2025 - Fleet Feet's Kyle May joined Byers & Co on the road live from the Macon County Farm Bureau. Kyle talked about their recent WSOY Food Drive fundraiser and a number of fall hikes and run opportunities. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's win over USC, the atmosphere at the game, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive, a busy weekend of sports, the city manager position, and city council business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2025 - Bill Lehmann of JTnet, and Gary and Andy Birschbach of McDonald's joined Byers & Co to talk about their long standing support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss joined Byers & Co to talk about the crowd atmosphere at the Illini-USC game and supporting the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 26, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about going to a music festival, the Illini and CorMax aqua weights used at the Decatur Family YMCA. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 26, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about an important visit by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology and US Senator Tammy Duckworth to the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 26, 2025 - Ryan Campbell and Tony Piraino of Brinkoetter Realtors joined Byers & Co to talk about how they have embraced technology and are using it to serve their clients as they celebrate their 60th year of being in business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 26, 2025 - MacArthur High School Principal, Cordell Ingram, and student-athletes, Cayden Brown, Alivia Bray, and Jeanessa Hood, joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of being scholar athletes and multiple increased scores for the school. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 25, 2025 - Lindy Taylor joined Byers & Co to preview the Farm to Fund event to benefit Northeast Community Fund and to talk about returning home to Decatur and working at Millikin University. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 25, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about his visit with US Representative Nikki Budzinski, trouble with mail service, city government relationships, and the buildings of Downtown Decatur over the years. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2025 - Matt Fairchild of Hickory Point Bank and Tara Murray of Empowerment Opportunity Center joined Byers & Co to talk about how HPB employees support organizations like EOC, how EOC is supporting the community, and an upcoming fundraiser event. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Matilda, Boo at the Zoo, Sports Sampler, the end of the season at the Devon, and the success of Zoorific. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Foundation Board Member Dana Ray and and Lumpkin Family Foundation Program Officer Christina Krost joined Byers & Co to discuss the Lumpkin Family Foundation grant for Untold Stories and the Macon County African American Heritage Trail. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Dr. Chris Cunnings of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the University's conference for educators and future educators. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Untold Stories Chair, Julia Livingston and Historian Mark Sorensen join Byers & Co to talk about their Untold Stories involvement and its historical significance. Sorensen will discuss the history of Elsworth Dansby Jr. and announced that the second sign on the trail will honor Judge James Benton Parsons and be placed at that DPS school. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Artist Antonio Burton and Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to discuss the mural Antonio created, “Practice Flight”, which is the first mural on the Macon County African American Heritage Trail and located at Dansby school. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Principal Rida Ellis and Special Education Teacher Tara Pitt joined Byers & Co to talk about how an updated teaching space draws the most talented educators. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Principal Rida Ellis and Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark joined Byers & Co to talk about how the new magnet school came to be and the process of getting prepared before it welcomed students. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Fleet Feet's Kyle May joined Byers & Co live on location at the Dansby school to talk about his upcoming sales and an upcoming event offering customers a chance to give to the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23, 2025 - Elsworth Dansby Principal Rida Ellis and Rida Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the amazing new school and Rida’s commitment to building and launching Dansby. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 2025 - The voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, joined Byers & Co to try and make heads or tails of the disaster that was Illini Football Saturday. Brian also gives a preview on what to expect when the Illini take on USC. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the unique nature of the WSOY Community Food Drive, the history of businesses in Decatur and more. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 2025 - Lori Kearns of Millikin University and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin's stepped up efforts for the WSOY Community Food Drive as well as food insecurity on campus and their plan to combat it. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22,2025 - Dave Koshinski of Investment Planners Inc and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Investment Planners commitment to the Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 19, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their Livestrong program, Illini fandom, photography, and a busy weekend in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 19, 2025 - DPS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Chair Greg Collingwood, and 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, Bryson Taylor and Tyler Allen, joined Byers & Co to talk about the class of 2025 and the inductees' accomplishments. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 18, 2025 - Aly Delatte of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the National Parks and Recreation Conference and to preview Zoorific Evening. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 18, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the decision of Tim Gleason to resign as city manager and his experience working with a city manager and council while as mayor. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2025 - Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to talk about the announcement that she has named the next President and CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2025 - April Ingram and Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about the announcement that Tanya Andricks will be leaving as CEO and how the organization is well positioned to thrive and the board is prepared for the process of hiring a new CEO. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2025 - Matthew Flaten and Kate Lacy of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about Cirque du Canines, the football home opener, and Vocal Fest. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2025 - Sonja Chargois of Memorial Health joined Byers & Co to talk about their free Macon on the Move walking program and their 217 Challenge in the month of October. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 17, 2025 - Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about Arts in Central Park, a printmaking event to benefit the WSOY Community Food Drive, and an an advance screening opportunity of a Millikin performance in their gallery. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 16, 2025 - Ashley Fultz of ADM Cares, Elizabeth Nguyen of ADM, and Andrea Gerhard joined Byers & Co to talk about the ADM Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 16, 2025 - Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Molly Berry of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are working together to provide support to area students through help in understanding the college application process and foundation scholarships. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 16, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include information on the Boy Scouts' Dueling Pianos and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital's 10th Annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope events. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 16, 2025 - City Manager Tim Gleason joined Byers & Co to talk about his decision to submit his resignation to the City Council. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 15, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about her family, DCLI and recent trips. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 insurance. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.