Category Archives: News
IL DCFS launches Child Welfare Dashboard
September 5, 2023 -The state has unveiled a new online data dashboard featuring insights and performance indicators maintained by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). DCFS i...
Sep 05, 2023
ISP expands pathways for new troopers
September 5, 2023 - In an effort to build its ranks, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is updating the pre-employment requirements for people applying to become a trooper. Recently signed law makes chan...
Sep 05, 2023
LISTEN: Community Foundation on Byers and Co
September 5, 2023 - Missy Batman and Chasity Casey of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Cot to talk about working at the foundation, earning their reaccreditation, and the success fo the wis...
Sep 05, 2023
LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
Dale Colee joined Byers and Co to talk about dips and Del's caramel apples available in store, and Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include Tom Brinkoetter and Matt Beavers as guests. Listen to t...
Sep 05, 2023
LISTEN: Ride and Run with Kyle May on Byers & Co
September 5, 2023 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about live sporting events, their Labor Day run and pancake breakfast, fall sale, and the popularity of On shoes. Listen to the...
Sep 05, 2023
Decatur AFL-CIO celebrate Labor Day with over $26k in grants and scholarships
September 4, 2023 - Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, a central labor council of the AFL-CIO, hosted its annual Labor Day Parade and labor picnic in the park. The parade featured Grand Marshal, Con...
Sep 04, 2023
Decatur Area Audubon Society funding bus transportation for programs at conservation district
September 4, 2023 - The Decatur Area Audubon Society is funding up to $10,000 towards bus transportation to the Rock Springs Nature Center or to any of the five Macon County Conservation District area...
Sep 04, 2023
'State of the Unions' report shows increased organizing activity
September 4, 2023 - As workers in Illinois celebrate Labor Day, a new report shows there has been a surge in efforts to organize labor unions in workplaces throughout the state, while overall public a...
Sep 04, 2023
IDPH encourages public to "fight the bite"
September 4, 2023 - The West Nile virus has been popping up around the state and the Illinois Department of Public Health has some advice to fight the bite. West Nile has already been detected in 54 c...
Sep 04, 2023 Enrique Dans / CC
Decatur to host city-wide cleanup on September 9th
August 17, 2023 - The City of Decatur in partnership with Waste Management will host a city-wide cleanup on Saturday, September 9th, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the Decatur Civic Center Parking Lot. Dec...
Sep 04, 2023