Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Pandemic Causes 13.4% drop in Gambling Tax Revenue
October 7, 2020 – Last year, Illinois passed legislation to expand gambling in the state. It was meant to be a way to generate increased tax revenue for Illinois. But, due to the COVID-19 pandem...
Oct 07, 2020
Governor Pritzker Announces Healing Illinois Initiative
October 7, 2020 – Governor Pritzker, along with Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton have announced the Healing Illinois initiative. The initiative is a response to the racial disparities that h...
Oct 07, 2020
The Salvation Army Are Now Taking Applications for Bell Ringers
October 7, 2020 – Going on now through October 16, The Salvation Army will be accepting applications for ringing the bells this Christmas season. The Salvation Army will employ individuals to ri...
Oct 07, 2020
LISTEN: Dr. Ted Clark of DMH
October 7, 2020 – Dr. Ted Clark of DMH joined Byers and Co to talk about flu shots, his role as chief medical officer, and the importance of not delaying needed health care. Listen to the podcas...
Oct 07, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
October 7, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about a leadership council event, virus spreading, and being safe. Listen to the podcast now.
Oct 07, 2020
Illinois Decides Against Trump's Payroll Tax Deferral Plan
October 6, 2020 – Illinois and most other states have made the decision not to participate in the President’s payroll tax deferral plan, which he created with an executive order in Septemb...
Oct 06, 2020
Macon County Clerk Sets 3 Vote-By-Mail Ballot Collection Events
October 6, 2020 – Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner has announced that there will be three vote-by-mail ballot collection events in October. This will be an opportunity for voters using a vote-by-m...
Oct 06, 2020
LISTEN: Dale Colee
October 6, 2020 – Dale Colee joined Byers and Co to talk about flu shots and previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podcast now.
Oct 06, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
October 6, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about working with local businesses to help avoid possible restrictions from the State. Listen to the podcast now.
Oct 06, 2020
NSC Grades Illinois "On Track" for COVID-19 Response
October 5, 2020 – A recent report by the National Safety Council gave Illinois favorable marks on the state’s COVID-19 response. The report also described the state’s testing program...
Oct 05, 2020