Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Unfamiliar Call? It Might Be a Contact Tracer
July 27, 2020 – The next time you get a call from an unfamiliar number on your phone, you may want to take the call. It might be a contact tracer. An important component in the fight against COV...
Jul 29, 2020
Officials Announce 24th Death in Macon County Due to COVID-19
July 29, 2020 – Officials announced the 24th death in Macon County due to COVID-19. The patient was listed as a man in his 50’s. Since the yesterday officials announced 25 newly-confirmed ...
Jul 29, 2020
Jumpstart Back To School Event Cancelled Due to COVID Concerns
sJuly 29, 2020 – An event for back to school exams and immunization was canceled Saturday due to concerns over the increase in local COVID cases. According to a statement, The Macon County Healt...
Jul 29, 2020
Local Student Holds Book Drive For Hope Academy
July 29, 2020 – Allie Schelling talks about her inaugural book drive for Hope Academy.
Jul 29, 2020
Legendary Fighting Illini Basketball Coach Lou Henson Passes Away at 88
July 29, 2020 – Legendary Fighting Illini basketball coach and ambassador Lou Henson passed away peacefully in his Champaign home Saturday, July 25, the Henson family announced today. The Hall o...
Jul 29, 2020
LISTEN: Ameren's Mary Heger Talks Fresh Start Initiative
July 29, 2020 – Ameren’s Mary Heger joined Byers and Co to talk about their Fresh Start initiative that is offering $8 million in power bill assistance to qualified customers to help out t...
Jul 29, 2020
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare
July 29, 2020 – Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers and Co to talk about the importance of science and the trend of more positive tests in younger people. Listen to the podcast no...
Jul 29, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
July 29,2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about accuracy in information shared on social media and the decreasing age of positive COVID-19 tests.
Jul 29, 2020
2020 Walk To End Alzheimer's Will Encourage Social Distancing
The 2020 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, 2020. Considering current events, those who plan to participate are encouraged to walk alone or in smal...
Jul 28, 2020
DPS To Host Virtual Q&A Webinar To Prepare For 2020-21 School Year
Tomorrow, July 29th, there will be a virtual Q&A for DPS families regarding the start of virtual learning for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year. Students PreK-12th grade will begin onli...
Jul 28, 2020