Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

LISTEN: Shannice Berry of Richland Community College
May 6, 2021 - Shannice Berry of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming virtual events and free skill trade programs that are highlighting career opportunities and comm...
Michelle Mitchell May 06, 2021

LISTEN: Zach Keck of Notorious P.I.G.
May 6, 2021 - Zach Keck of Notorious P.I.G. joined Byers & Co to talk about the grand opening of their meat shop, Notorious Meats.
Michelle Mitchell May 06, 2021

Illinois Terminal Interurban Station named to Landmarks Illinois' Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois
May 5, 2021 - The Illinois Terminal Interurban Station in Decatur has been named to Landmarks Illinois' 2021 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. History of the Heartland nominated the site in...
Michelle Mitchell May 05, 2021

Bill would prohibit public schools from applying dress codes to hairstyles
May 5, 2021 - Public schools could lose some state funding if they apply student dress codes to hairstyles under a bill being discussed in the Illinois State senate. The measure was discussed in a leg...
Michelle Mitchell May 05, 2021

DMH to host in-person hiring event
May 5, 2021 - Decatur Memorial Hospital will host an in-person hiring event to fill various open nursing positions at the hospital. The hiring event will be from 9 am to 4 pm Monday, May 10, at Decatu...
Michelle Mitchell May 05, 2021

LISTEN: Dr. Ken Hendriksen of St. Teresa High School
May 5, 2021 - Dr. Ken Hendriksen of St.Teresa High School joined Byers & Co to talk about the Kentucky Derby, the Mega Raffle, and the Winning Wednesday winner is announced.
Michelle Mitchell May 05, 2021

Wet Nose Wednesday - Mercedes
Hello there! My name is Mercedes and I am a queen. I am a young girl with a beautiful coat that I love to show off. I absolutely LOVE attention, and getting up close and personal with every person I m...
Michelle Mitchell May 05, 2021

Memorial Health System Hospitals welcome 'Star Wars' babies on May the Fourth
May 4, 2021 - With today being May the Fourth, what are the odds two Star Wars fans expecting their second son, whom they had planned to name Luke, would be scheduled to deliver via C-section on Star ...
Michelle Mitchell May 04, 2021

Macon County Health Department to offer free Diabetes Self-Management Program
May 4, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department is offering an evidence-based Diabetes Self-Management Program that is open to the public. Through the program, individuals will learn how to communica...
Michelle Mitchell May 04, 2021

Beck family agrees to sponsor Beck Pro Tennis Classic for twenty-second time
May 4, 2021 - The Beck family of Decatur, Illinois, has once again agreed to sponsor the 2021 USTA/Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic, a men's USTA Pro Circuit event held at the Fairview Tennis Complex in...
Michelle Mitchell May 04, 2021