Byers & Co. Interviews

August 26, 2026 - Bryan Diver and Dr. Cameron Jackson of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the 2026-2027 Season of Arts at Millikin University. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 26, 2026 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and pulmonologist, Dr. Shalini Chiravuri, joined Byers & Co to talk about the hospital's efforts to bring people back into the hospital for healthcare and Dr. Chiravuri's path to Memorial Specialty Care Pulmonology. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 26, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District and Jeff Ingle of the Beach House joined Byers & Co to talk about shows at the Devon and what makes the Beach House unique. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 26, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about riding his bike to the Illinois State Fair, upcoming local running events, updated products, their new events calendar, and cross country supplies for student runners. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - Rikki Parker joined Byers & Co to talk about the CMofIL's partnership with Oshea Builders, their newest and upcoming projects, and how to become a member at the CMofIL. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - David Lane, Assistant Director of Field Service for Greater St. Louis Area Scouting, joined Byers & Co to discussing STEM Twilights Camp and partnerships between Scouting and the Children’s Museum of Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - Andrea Gerhard and Alyse Knust of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the generous nature of the community and to highlight ways donors can set up funds with the Heart of Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - Local educator and Board Member Sarah Brice and Melanie Bilbrey Snively joined Byers & Co to talk about the development of the curriculum for the Teach the Tutor program and the CMofIL education committee. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 26, 2026 - CMofIL volunteer Kathy Tschosik and Rikki Parker joined Byers & Co to talk about how Kathy originally connected with the Museum, her volunteerism, and why she supports the CMofIL. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - Rikki Parker and RCC's Julie Melton joined Byers & Co to talk about the partnership between CM of IL and Richland to construct and operate a Teaching Kitchen inside of the Museum. With the help of partners like the Lumpkin Foundation, the Children’s Museum has constructed numerous outdoor spaces, including raised garden beds and a greenhouse. These spaces are utilized to grow food that will be used inside of the kitchen, teaching families about where their food comes from, nutrition, and opening their minds to new career pathways. Richland is invested not just in the construction phase of the project, but also in continued support for programming. Their commitment represents an almost $200,000 investment in the lives of central Illinois families. Listen to the podcast now!

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