Category Archives: COVID-19
Governor calls on communities to boost vaccination outreach
March 2, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker is calling on communities to boost COVID-19 vaccination outreach efforts. Whether it be by helping seniors who are not internet savvy book an appointment or chur...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 02, 2021

IDPH expecting 83,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Wednesday
March 2, 2021 - IDPH anticipates that the state of Illinois will receive 83,000 doses of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by Wednesday. Unlike the currently available Pfizer...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 02, 2021

MCHD hosting second dose clinic at Richland
March 1, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department will hold a second dose clinic on March 2 at Richland Community College at the National Sequestration Education Center near the wind turbines. Accord...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 01, 2021

LISTEN: State Senator Doris Turner
March 1, 2021 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about how she got interested in public service, her passion for public health, communicating with minority communities, and her...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 01, 2021

LISTEN: MacArthur FFA reporter Hannah Sullivan discusses National FFA Week
February 26, 2021 - To wrap up National FFA Week students and faculty from MacArthur's FFA chapter held Game Day - a day where members spent time playing virtual games to get to know each other. There...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 26, 2021

Senator Chapin Rose tours St. Mary's COVID-19 testing facility
February 25, 2021 - Senator Chapin Rose was on hand to tour the Decatur testing facility for the U of I's SHIELD COVID testing program located inside of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. "This (COVID-19) is g...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 25, 2021

Governor Pritzker announces additional 11 million dollars for Rebuild Illinois Grants
February 25, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker is announcing 11 million dollars in Rebuild Illinois Grants for economic development projects across the state. The grants are going to projects that will re...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 25, 2021

LISTEN: Steve Weber of Liaison Home Automation
February 25, 2021 - Steve Weber of Liaison Home Automation joined Byers & Co to talk about a holographic communication technology that they are showcasing.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 25, 2021

Quarantine couples ‘too comfortable,’ have conversations while using bathroom
Have you found yourself more comfortable with your partner thanks to the quarantine? Comfortable enough to hold a conversation while they use the bathroom? The average couple in a new survey have six ...
Wes Styles Feb 24, 2021

Memorial Health Systems release recommended return to play guidelines for student-athletes
February 22, 2021 - While student-athletes sidelined by COVID-19 might be anxious to resume their involvement with sports, healthcare experts recommend a set of gradual "return to play" guidelines. "P...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 22, 2021