Category Archives: COVID-19
Local United Way Receives $200,000 From Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund
May 21st, 2020- The Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF) announced today it distributed its third and largest round of funding thus far, an additional $6.275 million to 31 nonprofit organizations ac...
May 21, 2020
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation: Supporting The Masks On Statues Project
May 21st, 2020- Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation talks about their role in supporting the masks on statues project, the substantial funds made available to help those in need, and how they are...
May 21, 2020
LISTEN: City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne
May 21st, 2020- Former Mayor Paul Osborne talks about feeling stronger by seeing some hope in reopening, the divide surrounding wearing masks, churches during the pandemic, and the importance of prote...
May 21, 2020
LISTEN: City Daily Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe - May 21
May 21st, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co to talk about some of the additions added to the new phase of reopening that will allow more businesses to open than expected, the special ...
May 21, 2020
LISTEN: Touchless Technology with Steve Weber
May 21st, 2020- Steve Weber of Liaison Home Automation joins Byers & Co. to talk about the increased need for touchless technology that includes automatic doors, voice-activated assistants, and mo...
May 21, 2020
Illinois Legislature Meets to OK Budget Under COVID-19 Cloud
May 20, 2020 – (AP) The Illinois General Assembly convened in Springfield Wednesday for the first time in 10 weeks, with desks spaced apart and most members wearing masks to prevent the spread o...
May 20, 2020
Bars and Restaurants Can Open for Outdoor Seating And All State Parks to Open
May 20th, 2020- Building on a robust, statewide effort to ensure Illinois can safely reopen and following the data, science, and guidance from public health experts and stakeholders across the state, ...
May 20, 2020
Madigan Encourages and Enforces Wearing Masks and Face Coverings
May 20th, 2020- House Speaker Michael Madigan says lawmakers that do not follow safety precautions when lawmakers meet today will be asked to leave immediately. The IL House plans to meet today, tomor...
May 20, 2020
Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Develop Re-Opening Guide For Businesses In Central Illinois
May 20th, 2020- The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce has developed a Re-Opening guide for businesses in central Illinois. This comprehensive guide outlines best practices for industry-specific bus...
May 20, 2020
Midstate Soccer and Decatur Youth Baseball/Softball Leagues Cancel Spring And Summer Seasons
May 20th, 2020- Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the Governor's "5-Phase Restore Illinois Plan", The Decatur Park District's Midstate Soccer Club is officially concluding the spring season on May 28 ...
May 20, 2020