June 17, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature an update on HSHS St. Mary's big plans and the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 17, 2025 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois board members Colleen Brinkoetter and Brett Swallow joined Byers & Co to talk about what compels them to volunteer for Girl Scouts and the ease of giving during Operation Cookie Share. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 17, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about his busy weekend of activities, upcoming night and park runs, a Summer Solstice gathering, new hydration products, restocked sunglasses, and F1 Racing. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 17, 2025 - Kelly Day of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois and Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about Operation Cookie Share, its origin, and how the bank supports the annual event. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2025 - Jami Fawley and board President Nick Smith joined Byers & Co to talk about how Public Art Initiatives drives economic development. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2025 - Art teachers Michael Holmberg and Lea Cameron join Byers & Co to talk about their involvement with the Arts Council, including helping to install the Japan exhibit, teaching the Sip and Paint Classes coming up June 26, as well as the Weekday Senior Series and the Kids Drawing Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2025 - Cindy Duncan and Cheryl Fry of the Decatur Area Arts Council's grant re-gifting program joined Byers & Co talk about how the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts makes funds available to give back to the community. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2025 - Kathy Sorenson of the Decatur Sister Cities Program joins Byers & Co to talk about the partnerships between Decatur and sister cities Tokorozawa Japan and Seevetal Germany as well as an upcoming workshop. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2025 - Barb Dove of the Decatur Area Arts Council joins Byers & Co to preview Arts in Central Park this September. This to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2025 - Decatur Area Arts Council Director Jamie Fawley joins Byers & Co to talk about her new-ish role as Director and what the Arts Council has to offer. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about a busy weekend in Central Illinois, including Nelson at the Devon, The Bid Daddy Open, The Women's Pro Tennis Championship, Forsyth Fest, Cars and Coffee, at the REO Homecoming in Champaign. Kevin also generously started off today's live broadcast at the Decatur Area Arts Council with a $2500 donation to DAAC that will be matched by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener ...
June 16, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the matching opportunity and the importance of supporting the arts. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 13, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about what order to do cardio and weight training in, finding new workouts, gift giving, and collectibles. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 13, 2025 - Steve Wright joined Byers & Co to talk about how Cars and Coffee helps numerous local organizations annually by raising money during monthly car cruise-ins from April to October. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 12, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about volunteers in the community and their approach to supporting ALICE families. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 12, 2025 - Chuck Kuhle, Mark Huss, and Pen Shade joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championship held at Fairview Park. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 12, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about memories of Chap's Amusement Park, other amenities Decatur currently has, V8, and low turnout in municipal elections. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 11, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are serving children and families with their Crossing Kids program, their approach at being a one-stop-shop, Millikin University, and the Presidential Fitness Test. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 11, 2025 - Visiting Instructor of Choral Music Education at Millikin University, Nate Widelitz, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Five Cities Baroque Festival that brings performances of 17th and 18th century music and educational events to Central Illinois communities. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 11, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about the national unrest, being ready for it to impact Illinois, and helping her constituents in different ways including helping to secure grants like the ones that help fund the new playground at Fairview Park. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 11, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the success of the MidState Cup, shows at the Devon, the opening of the playground at Fairview Park, Splash Cove, Kristen Sowa's retirement, and working out at the DISC. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 10, 2025 - Author Michael Sawyer joined Byers & Co to talk about how Lewis Hamilton, F1 racer, and subject of his book "Sir Lewis, is handling his move to Ferrari and his global reach outside of racing. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 10, 2025 - Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about scholarships in 2025 that included new scholarships, record award totals for schools, and an upcoming celebration for adult scholarship recipients. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 10, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include the Father's Day gift ideas, the Big Daddy Open event and fundraiser, and the Illinois AI therapy bill. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 10, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the busy week of running events, gravel riding in Atlanta, Illinois, Lance Burton's show at the Devon, F1 racing, road work on Wood St., and upcoming events. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 9, 2025 - Jill Applebee, Village Administrator and Jim Peck, Mayor of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about the Annual Forsyth Fest this coming weekend as well as how the village is celebrating its 160th birthday. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Turner, CIO of Carpet Weavers Flooring and Furniture Gallery, along with Village board member Dave Wendt, joined Byers and Co to talk about Carpet Weavers newest location in Forsyth as well as new businesses coming to the village. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 9, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co live from the Village of Forsyth to talk about the partnerships between the county, the city of Decatur, and the Village of Forsyth. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 9, 2025 - New Forsyth Board members Jim Ashby and Chelsie Kidd joined Byers & Co to talk about their newly elected position and how they were inspired to get involved in serving the village. Listen to the podcast now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 6, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about how Oregon based Tillamook ended up with a factory in Decatur, Illinois. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
