Category Archives: COVID-19
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe Daily COVID-19 Update
March 23rd, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co. to talk about the latest COVID-19 testing in Macon County, how law enforcement is enforcing the state shutdown, small business economica...
Mar 23, 2020
LISTEN: Senator Manar on Expedited Pharmacy Payments during Coronavirus
March 23rd, 2020- Illinois State Senator Andy Manar joins Byers & Co. to talk about the shutdown that came over the weekend, some swift help for pharmacy funding that came from Governor Pritzker, ...
Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 Myth Vs. Fact
Separate rumors and myths with facts about COVID-19 Myth: The police are writing tickets if you are on the road! FACT: Law enforcement officials will not stop residents who are on their way to or from...
Mar 22, 2020
Gov Asking Retired Healthcare Workers To Join the Fight Against COVID-19
March 21, 2020 – Governor Pritzker asked for retired healthcare workers to join the fight against COVID-19. In his daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday, March 21st, the Governor stressed the need fo...
Mar 22, 2020
COVID-19 Cancellations And Closures
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials. Pritzker's order is set to expire April 30th, still allows the state's 12.6 million resident...
Mar 22, 2020
Veterinarians, Dentists, and Elective Surgery Centers Urged to Donate Personal Protective Equipment
March 21, 2020 – Veterinarians, dentists, and elective surgery centers are being urged to donate unused Personal Protective Equipment to the fight against COVID-19. According to the Illinois Dep...
Mar 21, 2020
Kroger Provides Bonuses, Paid Leave to Employees
March 21, 2020 – Kroger has announced that it will provide a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associate, amounting to $300 for e...
Mar 21, 2020
Stay at Home Order FAQ's
March 21, 2020 – Below are common frequently asked questions regarding the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. When does the order take effect? The order will take effect Saturday, March 21st a...
Mar 21, 2020
Avoid Coronavirus Scams
March 20, 2020 – Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. They're setting up websites to sell bogus products and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts as a ...
Mar 20, 2020
DPS61 Update: Friday March 20th
March 18, 2020 – DPS 61 Update for Friday, March 20th: As Governor Pritzker announced this afternoon, schools statewide will remain closed until April 8, 2020. He has also issued a "stay at home...
Mar 20, 2020