Category Archives: COVID-19
Gov Hopeful Students Can Return In the Fall
June 10, 2020 – Governorn JB Pritzker says he remains hopeful that students can return to school in the fall. It will all be up to the numbers, and the experts says the Governor. The Governor sa...
Jun 10, 2020
IRS Warns of Increased Financial Scams Related To COVID-19
June 10, 2020 – The Internal Revenue Service is reminding you to guard against tax fraud and other related financial scams related to COVID-19. In the last few months, the IRS Criminal Investiga...
Jun 10, 2020
Illinois Congressional GOP Warns State Against Turning Foster Provider Help Into State Help
June 10, 2020- As new federal dollars are released to help businesses keep paying workers, Illinois' Congressional delegation says they voted for federal payroll aid to help nonprofits like foster car...
Jun 10, 2020
Governor Visits Boys and Girls Club of Decatur To Highlight Child Care Funding
June 10, 2020 – Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited the Boys & Girls Club of Decatur to highlight the importance of child care facilities. Boys & Girls Clubs and similar facilities in Illinois th...
Jun 10, 2020
Chamber of Commerce Hosts Webinar for Online Selling
June 9th, 2020- The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar to help businesses move their stores online. The Chamber says the webinar will focus on retail strategies for online selli...
Jun 09, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Calls on Insurance Companies to Expedite Claims for Illinois Businesses Damaged by Vandalism and Looting
June 9th, 2020- In response to those who took advantage of widespread peaceful protests to loot, vandalize and damage businesses across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker today called on insurance compani...
Jun 09, 2020
LISTEN: Michael Hicks of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
June 9th, 2020- Michael Hicks of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital talks about the respect he has for healthcare providers, the financial toll the pandemic has had on the hospital, making sure everyone h...
Jun 09, 2020
LISTEN: City Daily Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe- June 9
June 9th, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co. to talk about the police relations with the Decatur community and continuing to move forward. Listen to the podcast now.
Jun 09, 2020
LISTEN: US Congressman Rodney Davis
June 9th, 2020- US Congressman Rodney Davis joins Byers & Co. to share how he sees some opportunity to restart the economy as COVID is slowing, the need to create bi-partisan solutions that can so...
Jun 09, 2020
Pritzker Administration Distributes Thousands of Face Masks to Businesses to Help Restart Economy
June 8th, 2020- As some employees begin to return to the workplace in Phase 3 of Governor Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan, face coverings will be a key tool for keeping workers healthy and safe. To a...
Jun 08, 2020