Category Archives: COVID-19
State Treasurer Frerichs Increases to $500 Million the Amount of Money Available to Small Businesses for Bridge Loans During COVID-19
April 27th, 2020- The Illinois State Treasurer's Office today announced it is increasing to $500 million the amount of money available to small businesses for low-interest bridge loans to help employe...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 27, 2020
Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19
April 27th, 2020- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state's posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, h...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 27, 2020
LISTEN: Attorney Jerry Stocks Legal Perspective of the Shutdown
April 27th, 2020- Attorney Jerry Stocks joins Byers & Co. to talk about the legal perspective of the shutdown including the proposed lawsuit against the governor for what the lawsuit describes as ...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 27, 2020
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny: Looking Forward to Reopenings
April 27th, 2020- Kevin Breheny joins Byers & Co. to talk about enjoying the parks, getting ready to take advantage of the reopening golf courses, details a new store opening in downtown, and his ...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 27, 2020
LISTEN: Reopening Golf Courses with Restrictions
April 27th, 2020- Bill Clevenger joins Byers & Co. to talk about how they are preparing to reopen golf with restrictions, discusses how it will work, and details the miles of open trails, gardens,...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 27, 2020
LISTEN: City Daily Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe - April 27th
April 27th, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co. to bring you the City Daily Update. In today’s edition, the Mayor talks about the loosening of some restrictions by the governor, ...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 27, 2020
Heritage Behavioral Health Center Partners with Call4Calm
April 24th, 2020- The Illinois Department of Human Services' Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents who are experiencing st...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 24, 2020
IDNR to Reopen Select Sites for Limited Activities May 1
April 24th, 2020- To allow Illinois residents to engage in some outdoor activities, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will reopen select state parks, recreation areas fish and wildli...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 24, 2020
Secretary of State: Renew Your Registration Online
April 24th, 2020- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging the public to renew their vehicle registration online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com instead of waiting for Driver Services facilitie...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 24, 2020
Colleges In Limbo Due to COVID-19
April 24th, 2020- Already bleeding millions of dollars because of the COVID-19 pandemic, college and university officials across Illinois are contemplating whether students will be able to return for ...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 24, 2020