Category Archives: News
IDPH urges public to watch out for rabid bats in Macon County
July 27, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. Bats are the most common source of po...
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LISTEN: New RCC Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging on Byers & Co.
July 27, 2023 - Nicole DelMastro-Jeffery of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co. to talk about her new role as RCC's Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging. Listen to the ...
Jul 27, 2023
LISTEN: The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne on Byers & Co.
July 27, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co. to talk about the upcoming Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic tournament. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 27, 2023
Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce to welcome DPD Chief Brandel for August Business Breakfast
July 26, 2023 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business Breakfast on Wednesday, August 2, with Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel speaking about various digital securit...
Jul 26, 2023
Where to find air conditioning, beat the heat this week
July 26, 2023 - As temperatures across Central Illinois heat up this week, public services and offices are offering their spaces as designated cooling centers for those who need to beat the heat. Temp...
Jul 26, 2023 Kseniia Zaitseva / Unsplash
Hieronymus Mueller Museum seeking exhibit feedback at Decatur Library August 3
July 26, 2023 - The Hieronymus Mueller Museum will host a pop-up session for feedback on planned exhibit expansions at the Decatur Public Library next Thursday, August 3, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The museum...
Jul 26, 2023
Decatur Family YMCA to host annual Backpack Attack August 5
July 26, 2023 - The Decatur Family YMCA will host its annual Backpack Attack school supply drive at three locations this year, supporting 2,100 local students entering kindergarten through sixth grade...
Jul 26, 2023
Local changemakers to be honored August 2 at Community Foundation's Do Something Great Awards
July 26, 2023 - The Community Foundation of Macon County will host the 19th Annual Do Something Great Awards presentation luncheon on Wednesday, August 2. The yearly program, comprised of seven differ...
Jul 26, 2023
As temps climb, Red Cross offers heat safety tips
July 26, 2023 - As temperatures climb into the upper 90s-with heat indices peaking as high as 110-this week, the American Red Cross has issued a list of heat safety tips to help you stay cool. Accordi...
Jul 26, 2023 Demian Tejeda-Benitez / Unsplash
LISTEN: Tanya Andricks talks back-to-school health requirements on Byers & Co.
July 26, 2023 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co. to talk about managing this week's extreme heat and back-to-school health requirements. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 26, 2023