Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

Memorial Health Systems release recommended return to play guidelines for student-athletes
February 22, 2021 - While student-athletes sidelined by COVID-19 might be anxious to resume their involvement with sports, healthcare experts recommend a set of gradual "return to play" guidelines. "P...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 22, 2021

Macon County Clerk releases statement on upcoming consolidated primary
February 22, 2021 - The following is a press release from Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner regarding consolidated primary voters. "The February 23rd Consolidated Primary is only for voters who live in t...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 22, 2021

Davis announces round 2 COVID grant for Mt. Zion Fire Protection District
February 22, 2021 - U.S. Representative Rodney Davis announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration has award...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 22, 2021

St. Jude Radiothon 2021 Photo Gallery
Michelle Mitchell Feb 22, 2021

Conservation District Hosting Winter Star Party at Griswold Conservation Area
February 20, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District's staff is hosting a Winter Star Party at Griswold Conservation Area, in Blue Mound, IL, on Saturday, February 27 at 7 pm. Attendees will see...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 20, 2021

Macon County Health Department release statement on vaccine delays
February 19, 2021 - Due to severe inclement winter weather, the Macon County Health Department has seen a delay in the shipment of vaccines all week that will continue into next week. As soon as the M...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 19, 2021

Rock Springs Nature Center hosting program highlighting Decatur's first photographers
February 19, 2021 - Macon County Conservation District is hosting a program for a history of Decatur's First Photographers, hosted by Historic Sites Manager Brent Wielt. Since the invention of photogr...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 19, 2021

LISTEN: Greg Webb of ADM
February 19, 2021 - Greg Webb of ADM joined Byers & Co to talk about their commitment to ag education, his passion for career paths in agribusiness, and receiving an honor from the University of I...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 19, 2021

LISTEN: Eisenhower Teacher Sam Mills
February 19, 2021 - Eisenhower teacher Sam Mills joined Byers & Co to talk about their Future Teachers Club, lessons about teaching learned during the pandemic, and love of teaching.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 19, 2021

IEMA Lists Tips to Help Winterize Home and Conserve Energy
February 18, 2021 - With natural gas prices spiking, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is offering a list of tips to help make sure your home is winterized and saving energy. There are some ste...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 18, 2021