Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

March 18, 2020 – The COVID-19 crisis and the attempts to stop the spread of the virus have left few options available to the area’s homeless population. On an average day, Oasis Day Center...

With everyone being required to spend more time at home, it may be helpful to know about some things to do to occupy the time. The Byers & Co. crew are compiling fun things to do from your couch! ...

March 18, 2020 – Memorial Health System will open a respiratory screening clinic at its DMH Express Care location at 8 a.m. Thursday to screen people for the COVID-19 virus. The clinic at 4455 U...

March 18, 2020 – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 128 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Two additional counties are now reporting cases; Kendal...

March 18, 2020 – HSHS St. Mary's Hospital has begun screening emergency department patients for COVID-19 symptoms in a triage area near the emergency department entrance. Screening is NOT testin...

March 18th, 2020- Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an emergency declaration, effective through April 12, enabling haulers to get free Illinois Department of Transportation overweight trucking permits for t...

March 18th, 2020- - Central Illinois residents experiencing stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic or other issues in their lives can call a free, emotional support hotline operated by Me...

March 18th, 2020- Drew Early, president, and CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital joins Byers & Co. to talk about DMH’s initiative to help the community during the Coronavirus including waiving ...

March 18th, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe gives her daily update on Coronavirus and includes information from a call with governor JB Pritzker.

March 18, 2020 – Kroger is hiring new associates. Kroger has immediate openings. The positions may be perfect for people whose current jobs have been suspended by the coronavirus crisis. New ass...