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Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at State Fair slated for August 13
July 25, 2023 - The Illinois State Fair, in cooperation with with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, will welcome veterans and their families to enjoy a free day at the fair on Sunday, Augus...
Jul 25, 2023 Illinois State Fair // Illinois.gov
217 Wiffle Ball Classic returning for 8th year next week
July 25, 2023 - The 217 Wiffle Ball Classic, an annual fundraiser dedicated to furthering research for Alzheimer's disease and supporting local treatment programs, will return to a backyard off of Los...
Jul 25, 2023 217 Wiffle Ball Classic // Facebook
Macon County Fairgrounds hosting Christian Music Festival August 26
July 25, 2023 - The Macon County Fairgrounds will soon host a day of Christian music, featuring local, regional and national talent. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, artists including Av...
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Gov. Pritzker expands derecho-related disaster proclamation to Macon County
July 25, 2023 - Gov. JP Pritzker announced today the disaster proclamation related to the severe weather that tore through the state June 29 through July 4 will be expanded to include 13 additional co...
Jul 25, 2023
Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic returning to Decatur for 25th year
July 25, 2023 - The annual Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic, a USTA Pro Circuit tournament, is set to return to Decatur for its 25th year. Balls will fly at the Fairview Tennis Center starting Monday, J...
Jul 25, 2023
HSHS names new Senior VP and Chief Physician Executive
July 25, 2023 - The Hospital Sisters Health System named its new Senior Vice President and Chief Physician Executive yesterday. Kevin Lewis, MD, CPE, FAASM, will begin his new role on August 28, overs...
Jul 25, 2023
LISTEN: Community Foundation discusses honoring Vinnie and Debra Barbee on Byers & Co
June 25, 2024 - Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation and Vinnie and Debra Barbee joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards and the Barbee's commitment to serving the commun...
Jul 25, 2023
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends on Byers & Co
July 25, 2023 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends which will feature local ribbon cuttings, protecting seniors from scams, and a key vote to help pharmaceutical c...
Jul 25, 2023
LISTEN: DPS61 releases updated plan for Dennis School
July 25, 2023 - DPS Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and DPS61 Board President Bill Clevenger, joined Byers & Co to discuss the latest update on the plan for Dennis School students. DPS61 is curr...
Jul 25, 2023
Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in June
July 24, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security recently announced that the unemployment rate is down -0.1 percentage point to 4.0 percent in June, the fourth consecutive monthly declin...
Jul 24, 2023