Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Decatur Park Board of Commissioners Petitions will be Accepted in December
September 21, 2020 – Petitions for the Decatur Park Board of Commissioners may be filed beginning on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 8 a.m. for the Consolidated Election which is scheduled for Apri...
Sep 21, 2020
Macon County Clerk Responds to Vote-by-Mail Letters from Secretary of State
September 21, 2020 – Recently, many voters in Macon County have received a letter from Secretary of State Jesse White’s office notifying them that they have yet to apply for a vote-by-mail...
Sep 21, 2020
Food Drive Seeking Volunteers, Slots Limited
UPDATE: September 24, 2020 – The Volunteer Portal for the WSOY Community Food Drive has been closed. Thank you for your interest. September 21, 2020 – The WSOY Community Food Drive is seek...
Sep 21, 2020
ISP Promoting "Operation Clear Track" During Rail Safety Week
September 21, 2020 – The Illinois State Police are joining with law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada to promote “Operation Clear Track”, which is the largest rail...
Sep 21, 2020
Local School Districts To Receive Grants For Devices and Connectivity For Online Learning
September 21, 2020 – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced that 471 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) will receive $80,092,677 to help close the digital d...
Sep 21, 2020
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare
September 21, 2020 – Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers and Co to talk about their ability to cover health needs for all ages, and the importance of accumulating scientific data....
Sep 21, 2020
LISTEN: Abby Koester of the Children's Museum of Illinois
September 21, 2020 – Abby Koester of the Children’s Museum of Illinois joined Byers and Co to pick a $250 winner for the lucky duck drawing in advance of the Duck Derby. Listen to the podc...
Sep 21, 2020
LISTEN: Bill Clevenger
September 21, 2020 – Bill Clevenger joined Byers and Co to talk about the progress on Splash Cove and a new format for Boo at the Zoo. Listen to the podcast now.
Sep 21, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
September 21, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about the rising positivity rate, mask-wearing, and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now.
Sep 21, 2020
Macon County Nearing COVID-19 Warning Level
September 19, 2020 – Macon County’s cases per 100,000 has now spiked to 165 and the positivity rate is up to 7.2%, the highest rate Macon County has seen. If the positivity rate hits 8%, M...
Sep 19, 2020