Category Archives: COVID-19
Movie Theater's Push For Changes In 5 Phase Reopening Plan
June 1st, 2020- More than 6,000 people work in movie theaters in Illinois, which is why the National Association of Theater Owners wants to make changes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reopening plan. In the ...
Jun 01, 2020
Illinois DCFS New Campaign Aims to Keep Children Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic
June 1st, 2020- During the coronavirus pandemic when families are secluded at home, calls to report suspected child abuse and neglect have decreased significantly across the country, and by 57% in Ill...
Jun 01, 2020
State Releases $1.3 to Support Critical Access Pharmacies
June 1st, 2020- More than 70 critical access pharmacies, primarily in rural and underserved downstate communities, will benefit from $1.3 million in payments released recently by Illinois Comptroller ...
Jun 01, 2020
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare
June 1st, 2020- Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare talks about how they are here to help those that are struggling with the loss of insurance or cannot afford COBRA, dealing with the extra sources ...
Jun 01, 2020
LISTEN: Decatur Park District Update with Bill Clevenger
June 1st, 2020- Bill Clevenger of the Decatur Park District talks about the important role parks play in the community, the opening of a few programs including miniature golf, outdoor training, expand...
Jun 01, 2020
LISTEN: City Daily Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe - June 1st
June 1st, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co. to talk about the previous evening which saw a serious of break-ins, fires, and a fatal accident, details how the city is working with org...
Jun 01, 2020
LISTEN: Feeling of Family in the Community with Kevin Breheny
June 1st, 2020- Kevin Breheny joins Byers & Co. to talk about the rough road that small businesses have had over the past three months, insurance during civil unrest, the presence of our local pol...
Jun 01, 2020
IDES Processes More Than 1.3 Million Claims in Three Months
May 29th, 2020- The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 58,263 new initial claims for regular unemployment benefits dur...
May 29, 2020
Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
May 29th, 2020- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules mandating long-term care facilities comply with infection control practices, including testing all residents and s...
May 29, 2020
Overlook Adventure Park Mini Golf Re-Opening
May 29th, 2020- Overlook Adventure Park Mini Golf, featuring two 18-hole, accessible courses re-opens for the season on Saturday, May 30 for Monday – Saturday operation from 10:00 A.M - 10:00 P....
May 29, 2020