Category Archives: COVID-19
Kroger Taking Additional Measures to Protect Associates and Customers
March 25th, 2020- Kroger is planning additional steps to protect associates and customers from COVID-19. Shoppers may soon see associates wearing protective masks and gloves. A release from Kroger sta...
Mar 25, 2020
Blood Center Now Requiring Appointments During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 25th, 2020- As communities across the Central Illinois Community Blood Center service region continue to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blood Center is reminding donors that blood donation is...
Mar 25, 2020
Better Business Bureau Sees Spike in Scams During COVID-19
March 25th, 2020- The Better Business Bureau is warning of a fresh spike in scams and rip-offs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. BBB president Steve Bernas says recent reports of scams and misi...
Mar 25, 2020
LISTEN: Everyday Heroes Spotlight
March 25th, 2020- Brinkoetter Realtor Linda Ray broke out her sewing machine and has been making masks for healthcare providers and for this, she is one of our Everyday Heroes. Listen to the full podc...
Mar 25, 2020
LISTEN: DPS 61 Helping Supply Equipment to Hospitals
March 25th, 2020- Beth Nolan joins Byers & Co. for this week’s School Board Update. Nolan details their school board meeting which was the first held predominately via teleconference and tal...
Mar 25, 2020
LISTEN: Rodney Davis on Stimulus Deal "Make Main Street Survive"
March 25th, 2020- US Congressman Rodney Davis talks about the stimulus deal reached to help families, businesses and collapsing industries like the airlines.
Mar 25, 2020
Gov Pritzker May Consider Extending Order
March 25, 2020 – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would consider extending his emergency stay-at-home order past April 7 if there was an increase in hospital stays from the COVID-19 pandemic. The gove...
Mar 25, 2020
LISTEN: Sen Chapin Rose on Bipartisan Cooperation During COVID-19
March 25th, 2020- Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose joins Byers & Co. to talk about bipartisan cooperation in trying to get government assistance during this crisis, the strong role that manufact...
Mar 25, 2020
LISTEN: Daily City Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
March 25th, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks about ways the Decatur Public Schools and everyday citizens are helping during the crisis, the community drive for masks, and gives an update on testing...
Mar 25, 2020
LISTEN: Local Man Experiments With 3D Printed Masks
March 24th, 2020- Jesse Blunt, owner of Tried & True Tattoo, has taken his hobby of 3D Printing to a new level in efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blunt is using his 3D Printing skill...
Mar 24, 2020