Category Archives: COVID-19
Local Leaders Encourage Residents To Complete 2020 Census
March 24, 2020 – What do COVID-19 and the Census have in common? They both rely on YOU. Local leaders are encouraging residents to reply to the 2020 Census today. Being prepared for pandemics an...
Mar 24, 2020
HHS Awards Crossing $65,500 in Funding For COVID-19 Response
March 24, 2020 – Crossing Healthcare in Decatur will receive $65,500 in funding for COVID-19 response efforts. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health R...
Mar 24, 2020
U of I Extension Offers Free Weekly Webinar
March 24, 2020 – U of I Extension is offering a free weekly webinar series building resiliency, clearing clutter, being mindful and more. The six-part weekly series, "Discover Wellness At Home" ...
Mar 24, 2020
Hospitals Holding Mask Drive
March 23, 2020 – The Macon County Crisis Communication Team has announced a coordinated effort to collect face masks made by the community. There will be a mask drive at the Decatur Civic Center...
Mar 24, 2020
LISTEN: EDC Providing Resources for Local Businesses
March 24th, 2020- Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joins Byers & Co. to talk about the resources they have compiled to help local businesses navigate through the shutdown and...
Mar 24, 2020
LISTEN: First Mid Insurance Group Supports Local Restaurants
March 24th, 2020- Dan Martini of First Mid Insurance Group joins Byers & Co. to talk about their initiative to support local restaurants by purchasing over $1000 worth of gift cards to distribute....
Mar 24, 2020
IL Gov Looking to Extend Tax Deadline
March 24, 2020 – Governor JB Pritzker says his office is looking into extending the tax filing deadline in Illinois. State taxes are due April 15th, but given the current situation with the Coro...
Mar 24, 2020
LISTEN: Everyday Heroes Spotlight
March 24th, 2020- In this edition of Everyday Heroes, Jerry from Riley/Park’s Sewer Service, local cashiers (one at Aldi in particular), and Chuck and Lance from IQ Electric were nominated for t...
Mar 24, 2020
LISTEN: Manufacturing Playing a Key Role in COVID-19 Battle
March 24th, 2020- As the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased demand across the state's health care system, Governor JB Pritzker announced a variety of steps h...
Mar 24, 2020
LISTEN: Ag World Continues to Roll On
March 24th, 2020- Tim Stock of the Farm Bureau in Macon County talks about how a large portion of the agriculture world is continuing to function to help feed the world, how they are working with lawm...
Mar 24, 2020