Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe Announces She is Positive for COVID
October 15, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about her positive COVID-19 test, the logistics of leading, and the census push. Listen to the podcast now.
Oct 15, 2020
Coalition Pushing for Telehealth as a Permanent Option
October 14, 2020 – Telehealth services have become more integrated since the pandemic began. The Coalition to Protect Our Telehealth has asked the Illinois General Assembly to make Governor Prit...
Oct 14, 2020
Pritzker Administration Pushing for Strong Finish to Census
October 14, 2020 – The Pritzker administration has announced an additional $1 million in spending for census-related media outreach in communities of color across Illinois. The IDHS will continu...
Oct 14, 2020
LISTEN: School Board Update with Beth Nolan
October 14, 2020 – Beth Nolan joined Byers and Co to talk about the district getting into the groove of virtual learning and making decisions on the future of school. Listen to the podcast now.
Oct 14, 2020
LISTEN: Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College
October 14, 2020 – Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College joined Byers and co to detail and the challenges they are facing during COVID-19. Listen to the podcast now.
Oct 14, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
October 14, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about the rising COVID-19 numbers and helping people that are in need. Listen to the podcast now.
Oct 14, 2020
Millikin Hosts Virtual Day of Service
October 13, 2020 – Today, Millikin hosted a virtual day of Big Blue Service. They invited people to donate to their local food bank, pay for another person’s food in the drive-through line...
Oct 13, 2020
Mail-In Voting Numbers in Illinois on the Rise
October 13, 2020 – Mail-in voting is underway in Illinois and nearly 660,000 people across the state have already cast their votes for the November election. Nearly 176,000 of the ballots that h...
Oct 13, 2020
DPS Health Exam/Immunization Deadline Remains Set for October 15
October 13, 2020 – The deadline for health exams for students at DPS will remain on October 15. The deadline was originally set for September 15 but was moved to the state-mandated deadline of O...
Oct 13, 2020
Lake Decatur Dock/Boat Owners Advised to Examine Property
October 13, 2020 – Owners of boats on docks on Lake Decatur are being advised to check their docks and boat as necessary due to the gradually decreasing lake level caused by below-average rainfa...
Oct 13, 2020