Byers & Co. Interviews

August 25, 2026 - Student Sophia Hargrove and Melanie Bilbrey-Snively join Byers & Co to talk about Sopia's experience as a graduate of ChemGirls and Girls Who Code. She has also served as a volunteer helper for CMofIL summer art camp. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - CMofIL's Melanie Bilbrey-Snively and Kylie Spence join Byers & Co to talk about Kylie's journey at the Museum. Kylie has worked at the Museum for over three years and has transitioned into a leadership role within the Museum’s education team, thanks to a partnership with DCLI and Workforce Investment Solutions. She plans to enroll at Richland this year and will continue to grow in the Museum’s education department. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - Executive Director Rikki Parker joined Byers & Co to talk about exciting updates at the Museum, including new camps and programs like Curious By Nature, SheBuilds, and Teach the Tutor, a partnership with the Simons Foundation, bringing six figure gifts into the community that will impact math literacy for local students in Decatur and the surrounding communities. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 25, 2026 - Rachel Moran, CMofIL Board member and incoming Board chair for 2027, and Rikki Parker, join Byers & Co to talk about Rachel's goals as Board president for 2027-2028, the Museum’s strategic plan, and how they impact central Illinois families. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 24, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming public meeting on data centers, concerts, Lake Decatur recreation, the WSOY Community Food Drive, football in the fall, public art, and Washington DC attractions. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 24, 2026 - Michelle O'Bryan joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about the TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's continued support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 24, 2026 - Mark McLeod joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to talk about his family and McCleod Express' continued support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 24, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the busy weekend and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 21, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about football and concerts. Listen to the podcast now!

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August 21, 2026 - Johns Hill Magnet School Principal Orlando Thomas and Dr. Nicole Couri-Malson, of DPS 61, joined Byers & Co to talk about Mr. Thomas' path to Johns Hill, their focus on creating a family feel in the building, listening to staff feedback, and community partnerships. Listen to the podcast now!

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