Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
BREAKING: Region 6, Including Macon County, Enters Tier 1 Mitigation Measures
October 30, 2020 – Governor Pritzker and IDPH announced that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 6 beginning at 12:01 am on Monday, November 2, 2020. Region 6 includes ...
Oct 30, 2020
Local Hospitals Suspend Visitors Due To Central IL COVID Increase
October 30, 2020 – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase throughout central Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will suspend visitors for inpatients ...
Oct 30, 2020
Local Restaurants Asked To Update Information For Restaurant Guide Ahead of COVID Mitigation
October 30, 2020 – As Region 6 is set to enter COVID mitigation efforts on Monday, NowDecatur is preparing to bring back the Restaurant Curbside and Delivery Guide. The Restaurant Curbside and D...
Oct 30, 2020
COVID Mitigation Now In 9 of 11 Regions
October 29, 2020 – A region that includes counties in central and west-central Illinois is the latest to face restrictions on social interaction to slow the spread of COVID-19. Gov. J.B. Pritzke...
Oct 30, 2020
LISTEN: DPS To Continue Virtual Learning Through End of 2nd Quarter
October 30, 2020 – - Students from PreK through 12th grade in Decatur Public Schools will continue to participate in virtual learning only for the remainder of the second quarter of the 2020-21 ...
Oct 30, 2020
LISTEN: Mayor Moore Wolfe Talks Expected COVID Mitigation For Region 6
October 30, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co for her daily update to talk about the latest COVID death, her expectation of COVID Mitigation for our area, and turning the number...
Oct 30, 2020
IHSA Moves Forward with Basketball; Wrestling Postponed to April
October 29, 2020 – The Illinois high school basketball season is currently moving forward. A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker elevated the sport to the "high risk" level, effectively postponing the ...
Oct 29, 2020
HSHS Offers Sleeping Tips for End of Daylight Saving Time
October 29, 2020 – Daylight saving time is ending on Sunday, November 1 at 2 am, and many people are looking forward to setting their clocks back for an additional hour of sleep. HSHS St. Mary's...
Oct 29, 2020
Macon County Clerk's Office Open for Early Voting
October 29, 2020 – The Macon County Clerk’s office is open and early voting is available. The Macon County Clerk’s office is located at 141 South Main Street and the polls are locate...
Oct 29, 2020
LISTEN: Former mayor Paul Osborne joins Byers & Co for the City Hall Insider. Listen to the podcast now.
October 29, 2020 – Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about how he and his family are doing, the enforcement of health guidelines, his appreciation for the businesses taking...
Oct 29, 2020