Category Archives: News

IDPH adds Macon County high-risk ZIP codes to lead testing list
July 8, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those a...
Jul 8, 2024

Macon County EMA to test emergency alert system Wednesday
July 8, 2024 - On Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00 A.M., the Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board will be conducting the annual emergency alert TEST using the Macon County Emergency Alert & ...
Jul 8, 2024

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
July 8, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about 4th of July, Decatur and Illinois being attractive for businesses, and workforce development. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 8, 2024

LISTEN: Mi'Honnasti Alexander, Cherish Lewis, & I'Keryah Anderson on Thee Morris Code
July 3, 2024- Mi'Honnasti Alexander, Cherish Lewis, & I'Keryah Anderson, participants in DCLI's Residential CNA program joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Co...
Jul 3, 2024

LISTEN: Crossing's Tanya Andricks on Byers & Co
Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about yacht rock, Millikin University's process for hiring a new president, and emergency rooms around the 4th of July. Listen to th...
Jul 3, 2024

LISTEN: Millikin President Jim Reynolds discusses retirement announcement on Byers & Co
July 3, 2024 - Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds joined Byers & Co to talk about his announced retirement, his tenure at Millikin, and what is next. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 3, 2024

LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
July 3, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the 4th of July activities, Scovill Zoo, events at the Devon, and his vacation to Italy. Listen to the podc...
Jul 3, 2024

LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation announces "Do Something Great Award" winners on Byers & Co
July 2, 2024 - Natalie Beck & Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to announce the recipients of the annual Do Something Great Awards. Seven area reside...
Jul 2, 2024

LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
July 2, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about how the closings of big box pharmacies creates problems for many communities and previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podca...
Jul 2, 2024

LISTEN: Dr. Nicole Florence of Memorial Wellness on Byers & Co
July 2, 2024 - Dr. Nicole Florence of Memorial Wellness Center joined Byers & Co to offer summer tips on sun protection and heat safety. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 2, 2024