Category Archives: COVID-19
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
August 13, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about testing availability in the city and how she is seeing increased mask wearing. Listen to the podcast now.
Aug 13, 2020
State Awards First Round of Business Interruption Grants
August 12, 2020 – The State is awarding the first round of business interruption grants. 46 Million dollars in “BIG” grants have been released to more than 2,600 businesses, includin...
Aug 13, 2020
Millikin University Cancels Vespers Celebration
August 12, 2020 – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Millikin University has canceled its 2020 Vespers celebration. Instead, Milikin will celebrate the holiday season by hosting a livestream event th...
Aug 12, 2020
Local Non-Profit Announces Restoration Plan for Lincoln Square Theater
August 12, 2020 – A non-profit group known as Friends of the Lincoln Square Theater has recently gained ownership of the theater and its operations. Friends of the Lincoln Square Theater was for...
Aug 12, 2020
Complex COVID Scams On the Rise In IL
August 12, 2020 – The Better Business Bureau is warning of more diverse and sophisticated scams operating amid the pandemic. A new report released by the organization finds many scammers have ta...
Aug 12, 2020
IDHS Extends Deadline For SNAP Benefits
August 12, 2020 – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has extended the deadline for Illinoisans to apply for nutrition benefits to August 31. Eligible Illinois residents can receive...
Aug 12, 2020
LISTEN: Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner
August 12, 2020 – Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner joined Byers and Co to detail the process of mail-in voting and address the concerns of the voting method. Listen to the podcast now.
Aug 12, 2020
LISTEN: Dr. Cris Valdez, President of Richland Community College
August 12, 2020 – Dr. Cris Valdez joined Byers and Co to talk about the uncertainty of returning to in-person classes and their decision making process. Listen to the podcast now.
Aug 12, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
August 12, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about the latest local COVID-19 numbers and urging businesses to help. Listen to the podcast now.
Aug 12, 2020
Decatur Park District Offering Programs to Students During E-Learning
August 11, 2020 – The Decatur Park District will offer programs to help meet the needs of working parents with students attending school virtually, and the need for physical activity during e-le...
Aug 11, 2020