Category Archives: COVID-19
Memorial Health System To Resume Surgeries, And Medical Visits Delayed By COVID-19 Pandemic
May 7th, 2020- Memorial Health System, in accordance with guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health, on May 11 will begin resuming many surgeries and other medical procedures and visits...
May 07, 2020
Secretary of State Jesse White and Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announce E-Check Payment Processor Fee Waived Through August 2, 2020
May 7th, 2020- In an effort to further encourage online transactions with the Secretary of State's office at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, Secretary of State Jesse White and Treasurer Michael Frerichs h...
May 07, 2020
Decatur Park District to Re-Open Dog Parks May 8
May 7th, 2020- The Decatur Park District will reopen the dog parks in Nelson Park and Fairview Parks with restricted use rules as of Friday, May 8. Users are encouraged to practice social distancing m...
May 07, 2020
Millikin University Receives $100,000 Gift for New Center for Theatre & Dance
May 7th, 2020- Millikin University has received a generous gift of $100,000 from Dr. Paul and Shirley Stanley to support Millikin’s new Center for Theatre & Dance. In addition to the $100,00...
May 07, 2020
IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic
May 7th, 2020- The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 74,476 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending May 2...
May 07, 2020
Mental Health Month and National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
May 7th, 2020- The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Mental Health, together with the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA), is sharing resources for all Illinoisans who are older...
May 07, 2020
Domestic Violence Increases Due to COVID-19
May 7th, 2020- Illinois' stay-at-home requirement could be one of the reasons for an increase in domestic violence calls across the state. Vickie Smith, chief executive officer and executive director ...
May 07, 2020
IDOC Hosts Virtual Ceremony to Recognize Past and Present Heroes
May 7th, 2020- The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is recognizing it’s past and present heroes during Correctional Officers and Employees Week May 3-9. On Wednesday, the Department hos...
May 07, 2020
LISTEN: United Way Update with Debbie Bogle Presented by Tate & Lyle
May 7th, 2020- Debbie Bogle of the United Way joins Byers & Co. to talk about how they are coordinating with other agencies to make sure that resources and information are readily available for th...
May 07, 2020
LISTEN: Art & Business Can Coexist with Martin Atkins
May 7th, 2020- Millikin University’s Martin Atkins talks about the tremendous impact the pandemic has had on his band’s planned tour, his belief that art and business coexist, how he is te...
May 07, 2020