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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aug 26, 2021