Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Many Illinois Municipalities Facing Drastic Revenue Shortfalls
August 26, 2020 – A new survey is showing that local leaders will face tough spending decisions for Illinois communities and their budgets in the near future. The Illinois Municipal League has s...
Aug 26, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
August 26, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about additional COVID-19 testing in the county, some of the Illinois regions getting additional restrictions, and how the v...
Aug 26, 2020
United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois Beginning Fall Campaigns
August 25, 2020 – Fall campaigns for United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois are underway. In the wake of the pandemic, things are far from typical. In response, United Way is promoting rollover ...
Aug 25, 2020
LISTEN: Ride & Run with Heather Dodson
August 25, 2020 -Heather Dodson of Fleet Feet and Spin City Cycles joined Byers and Co to talk about their upcoming trail and distance running programs. Listen to the podcast now.
Aug 25, 2020
Illinois Manufacturers' Association Launches Campaign to Assist Job Seekers
August 24, 2020 – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association launched Makers Hiring today. Makers Hiring is a new public education campaign that will be used to match job seekers with open po...
Aug 24, 2020
Pritzker's Energy Proposals Met With Mixed Reactions
August 24, 2020 – Illinois legislators have laid out a set of principles for what Governor Pritzker is looking to do with the state’s energy sector as he looks to lay the foundation for 10...
Aug 24, 2020
American Idol Will Host Zoom Auditions
August 24, 2020 – American Idol will host its first-ever virtual nationwide search for the next superstar with “Idol Across America” remote auditions that will take place in all 50 s...
Aug 24, 2020
Illinoisans have $3 Billion in Unclaimed Funds, According to State Treasurer
August 24, 2020 – According to State Treasurer Mike Frerichs, one in four Illinois residents has unclaimed funds that are due to them that are currently in a bank in Springfield. Frerichs says t...
Aug 24, 2020
Petitions For 3 Seats On 2021 Decatur City Council Available Tuesday
August 24, 2020 – Petitions to run for one of 3 seats on the Decatur City Council will be available beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th. Councilmen David Horn, Chuck Kuhle, and Pat McDaniel...
Aug 24, 2020
Fair Tax Ads Spark Debate on Potential Change
August 24, 2020 – Governor Pritzker has donated more than $50 million dollars to the campaign to move to a flat tax from a progressive tax this November. A group known as “Vote Yes for Fai...
Aug 24, 2020