Byers & Co. Interviews

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!

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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!

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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