Category Archives: COVID-19

Dr. Ezike Recommends COVID Test for Super Bowl Party Attendees
February 12, 2021 -The State's top public health doctor is advising those that went to a Super Bowl party last weekend that it would be a good idea to go and get tested for COVID-19. Even if you aren'...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 12, 2021

Parents split on risk of reopening schools or staying virtual
As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to rollout across America, schools have begun to reopen in phases. However, not all teachers have been given priority status to get the vaccine. Roughly one-quarter (...
Wes Styles Feb 12, 2021

Calculate how much the pandemic has ‘aged’ your relationship
The time quarantined with your partner has certainly aged your relationship, even if you know it or not. A year together in quarantine with someone can count towards four years in a relationship! A ne...
Wes Styles Feb 12, 2021

Macon County Health Department Announces Updated Scheduling Process
February 11, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department has released the following statement regarding their updated scheduling process: "The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) promised that we woul...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 11, 2021

DPS61 Redevelops Return To Learn Plan for After Spring Break
February 10, 2021 - The DPS61 Board of Education and DPS administration has redeveloped the plan for a return to in-person instruction, to begin following Spring Break. DPS students will remain in vir...
Feb 10, 2021

Thursday is National 211 Day: Statistics Show Service Needed More Than Ever
February 10, 2021- Tomorrow (Thursday, February 11th) is National 211 Day, and the United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois is hoping everyone in the community remembers this important resource. 211 i...
Feb 10, 2021

LISTEN: Eisenhower High School Junior Azlynn Padderatz Discusses Student Frustration
February 10, 2021 - Eisenhower High School junior Azlynn Padderatz joined Byers & Co to talk about the frustration students are feeling in the current learning environment.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 10, 2021

BBB Warns of Continued COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
February 9, 2021 - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about scams involving the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Reports to the organization about cons ranging from phishing for personal informa...
Feb 09, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

Iowa Restaurant Owner Selling Business for $1
Ever wanted to own your own business? You can for just $1! Sound too good to be true? It is. Thanks to COVID-19 the owner of Lark & Owl in Iowa City is selling his restaurant, which is also a kara...
Wes Styles Feb 05, 2021

IDPH Reminds Vaccine Patients to Continue Wearing Masks
February 3, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health is issuing a reminder to those who are going through the process of vaccination or are about to. Maximum protection from the virus does not ...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 03, 2021