Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

Illinois Chamber of Commerce hosting webinar on legal issues related to vaccine requirements in the workplace
August 31, 2021 - The pandemic has placed more focus on healthcare in the workplace and what employers can or should do to protect the health and safety of employees, clients and vendors. The Illinois...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 31, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

Illinois Department of Agriculture announces expansion of farmer mental health initiatives
August 31, 2021 - Today at the Farm Progress Show, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II and Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stres...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 31, 2021

LISTEN: Doug Roose, Vice President Producer Marketing at Archer Daniels Midland
August 31, 2021 - Doug Roose joined Byers & Co to talk about ADM's focus on innovation, their global reach, using the Farm Progress Show to engage with farmers, technology in ag, and ADM Cares.
Michelle Mitchell Aug 31, 2021

Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra returning to Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
August 30, 2021 - The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) returns to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for its Labor Day Pops Concert on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. The concert will begin at 6 pm wit...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 30, 2021

Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
August 27, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Macon County and the surrounding area the week of August 30th: Monday, August 30th, 2...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 27, 2021

LISTEN: Leslie Risby - Innovative Programs Coordinator for District 61
August 27, 2021 - Leslie Risby, the Innovative Programs Coordinator for District 61, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Extended Day Program that is offering before and after school care at 13 lo...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 27, 2021

Macon County Conservation District accepting applications for upland game hunting
August 26, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District is accepting applications for upland game hunting at Friends Creek Conservation Area's Upland Game Management Area. Hunters must apply by Octob...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021

Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for education, healthcare workers to slow spread of Delta variant
August 26, 2021 - As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Pritzker a...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

Illinois Federation of Teachers and Illinois Education Association issue statement supporting a vaccination mandate
August 26, 2021 - Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery and Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin issued this joint statement welcoming Governor Pritzke...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021

Free hands-on monarch butterfly event is fun for all ages
August 26, 2021 - Monarch butterflies, like other pollinators, are a crucial part of our ecosystem. In addition to being valuable, the monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable and fascinating...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021