Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
New legislation will provide dental services in Illinois schools
July 19, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker has approved new legislation that will provide Illinois schools with expanded dental services. The new law will provide dental services for students during the s...
Jul 19, 2021
LISTEN: Mike Abba of Ameren
July 19, 2021 - Mike Abba of Ameren joined Byers & Co to talk about their plan to grow the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles on the main travel corridors, at work, and at home.
Jul 19, 2021
Red Tail Run Clubhouse dedicated to longtime Decatur Park District board member
July 17, 2021 - Former Decatur Park District board member Jack Kenny was a part of the board for 28 years. Now he will be a part of Red Tail Run forever. Yesterday the Red Tail Run Golf Clubhouse was ...
Jul 17, 2021
Councilman Rodney Walker announces his resignation from Decatur City Council
July 16, 2021 - Today City Councilman Rodney Walker announced his resignation. Below is a direct statement from his Facebook page. "I want to begin by saying THANK YOU! Thank you Decatur for your supp...
Jul 16, 2021
Donation of letter to Lincoln Presidential Library inspires another donation
July 16, 2021 - Last month's donation of a Lincoln letter to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has inspired another, related donation - a letter showing a future Illinois governor se...
Jul 16, 2021
LISTEN: Delia Jackson of Eisenhower High School
July 16, 2021 - Delia Jackson of Eisenhower High School joined Byers & Co to talk about her background in agriculture, how ag touches so many jobs, and the unique experiences students in the Andre...
Jul 16, 2021
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra announces 2021-22 performance season
July 15, 2021 - The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) has announced plans to resume in-person concerts for the 2021-22 performance season. Under the direction of Dr. William McClain, the Mill...
Jul 15, 2021
Illinois families with critically ill children will soon be eligible for palliative services
July 15, 2021 - Having a seriously ill child is a challenge many can't imagine, said state Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, a mother of two. After talking to families of critically ill children and health...
Jul 15, 2021
Decatur Area Arts Council hosting Mexican folk art exhibit
July 15, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council presents a free presentation about Mexican folk art - Mexican Roadshow - presented by Terri Clemens, Mexican folk art expert. The presentation will be Wed...
Jul 15, 2021
Illinois Department of Revenue issues automatic tax refunds to unemployment benefit recipients
July 15, 2021 - Governor Pritzker announced today that the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued automatic refunds to close to 350,000 eligible taxpayers who electronically filed their 2020...
Jul 15, 2021