Category Archives: COVID-19

Governor Launches Campaign To Encourage Mask Use
August 3, 2020 – Governor JB Pritzker launched a new $5 million awareness campaign to encourage Illinois residents to wear a face covering every time they’re in public. The campaign plans ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020

Avon Theatre Partners with History of the Heartland Committee for Movie Featuring Decatur in 1955
Skip Huston of the Avon Theatre has partnered with the History of the Heartland committee in order to provide the chance for the public to see “Our Decatur-1955”. The hour-long movie, whic...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020

Decatur Area Arts Council to Offer Homeschool Art Series
The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced that it will offer a Fall 2020 homeschool art series for homeschoolers ages 6-18. The series will be eight weeks long and will be taught by instructors Conn...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare
August 3, 2020 – Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers and Co to talk about their partnership in helping students medically cleared for school and how they are working to still get ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020

LISTEN: Summer of Service with Karla Miller and Janese Sherrod
August 3, 2020 – Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers and Co to talk about how they are adapting through technology and being hopeful for the future because of the amazing projects be...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020
LISTEN: Bill Clevenger of the Decatur Park District
August 3, 2020 – Bill Clevenger of the Decatur Park District joined Byers and Co to talk about some outdoor events and moving some things to later dates.
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020
LISTEN: City of Decatur Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
August 3, 2020 – Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to talk about the 50 positive COVID-19 tests over the weekend and trying to keep businesses open.
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020

COVID-19 uptick puts 11 Illinois counties in 'warning level'
August 1, 2020 – Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration urged additional vigilance by local officials in 11 counties where there are upticks in COVID-19 cases. The Illinois Department of Public Hea...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 01, 2020

LISTEN: Tina Owens of Innovation Learning
July 31, 2020 – Tina Owens of Innovation Learning joined Byers and Co to talk about the services and details that their upcoming program that will provide STEM based learning to District 61 stud...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 31, 2020

LISTEN: Dr. Paul Fregeau
July 31, 2020 – Dr. Paul Fregeau joined Byers and Co to talk about the reception to the fall learning plan and feeding students in the district.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 31, 2020