Category Archives: News

Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center to host Trick-or-Treat Event on campus
October 18, 2023 - The Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC) is inviting families across the community to join them for their Trick-Or-Treat event on Halloween night. The event will be...
Oct 18, 2023

Assault weapon registration period remains open as Illinois State Police seeks further input
October 18, 2023 - By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - People who own certain guns and other items now prohibited under the state's assault weapons ba...
Oct 18, 2023 Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki

IDPH encourages protection from respiratory viruses this fall
October 18, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Public Health said that although data indicates COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a low level across the state, Illinoisans should not wait to protect them...
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LISTEN: Crossing's Tanya Andricks on Byers & Co
October 18, 2023 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about flu vaccines and scientific advancements in medicine. Listen to the podcast now!
Oct 18, 2023

LISTEN: Millikin's Nicole DeLiberis on Byers & Co
October 18, 2023 - Nicole DeLiberis of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month, Boo at MU, their free flu vaccination clinic, and more. Listen to the podcast no...
Oct 18, 2023

LISTEN: Memorial discusses Breast Cancer Awareness month on Byers & Co
October 18, 2023 - Karen Oesch of Memorial Medical joined Byers & Co to talk about how Memorial Health System is bringing free breast exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Listen to the podc...
Oct 18, 2023

LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
October 18, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers and Co to talk about Halloween events, seasonal closings at Overlook Adventure, and Trees on the Tees. Listen to the podcast n...
Oct 18, 2023

Illinois celebrates National Women's Business Month
October 17, 2023 -The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women's Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of ...
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Health Department holding drive-thru flu shot clinic
October 17, 2023 - The Macon County Health Department is making it easier than ever to get your flu shot this year. The Macon County Health Department will be holding a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic for those...
Oct 17, 2023

Oh Deer! IDNR warns drivers to avoid the urge to swerve during deer mating season
October 17, 2023 - Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors and... the arrival of deer mating season. The Illinois Department of Transportation a...
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