Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
History of the Heartland to Have Scavenger Hunt During Historic Preservation Week
The History of the Heartland will hold their first annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt from August 9th-15th. It will run concurrently with Historic Preservation Week in Decatur. Those interested in en...
Aug 06, 2020
LISTEN: Tim Dudley, Economic Development Coordinator Talks 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will begin to follow up with households that have not yet completed the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau would then need to visit the remaining addresses to coll...
Aug 06, 2020
Pritzker Provides Update on Unemployment Fraud
August 6, 2020 – In the wake of a massive unemployment fraud scheme in Illinois and around the country, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said state officials are working with the federal investigators to addr...
Aug 06, 2020
LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way
August 6, 2020 – Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers and Co to talk about the upcoming food box pick-up that will feed 400 families.
Aug 06, 2020
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
August 6, 2020 – Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers and Co to talk about $150K worth of Community Works grants being awarded locally to primarily help in adult education and r...
Aug 06, 2020
LISTEN: The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne
August 6, 2020 – Former Mayor Paul Osborne talks about the need for strong directives from unified leaders during trying times, local politicians, and life in the pandemic.
Aug 06, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
August 6, 2020 – Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about the efforts to encourage businesses to help keep the community open by following guidelines.
Aug 06, 2020
WATCH: HOT25 -Aikman Wildlife Adventure
August 6, 2020 – NowDecatur headed to Arcola to check out the Aikman Wildlife Adventure for this week’s #Hot25! Check out the video now! Driven by the Bob Brady Auto Group and presented by...
Aug 06, 2020
LISTEN: State Representative Dan Caulkins
August 6, 2020 – State Representative Dan Caulkins joined Byers and Co to talk about working on a program to help people that have been unable to pay rent and COVID-19.
Aug 06, 2020
Community Foundation Awards $150,000 In Grants For Workforce Development, Education and Environment
August 6, 2020 – The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) is awarding more than $150,000 in Communityworks grants to nine area organizations, benefitting nearly 15 community programs. "Th...
Aug 06, 2020