Category Archives: News
The Pandemic in Illinois: A Recap
December 30, 2020 - The first case in Illinois was announced on January 24th, a Chicago area woman who had just returned from Wuhan China. It was just the second case in the US. The woman's husband so...
Dec 30, 2020
IDOT: Snowplow Drivers Wanted In Decatur
December 30, 2020 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that openings for snow removal operators are still available from the Decatur area. For those interested in applying for these p...
Dec 30, 2020
Local Children's Music Band Readies to Headline Happy Noon Year for Children's Museum of Illinois
December 30, 2020 - A local children's music band will be headlining the Children Museum of Illinois' Happy Noon Year Event tomorrow from 11:30 am to noon. The Awesome Squad is composed of Zach Garret...
Dec 30, 2020
LISTEN: Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Springfield Diocese
December 30, 2020 - Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Springfield Diocese joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about how the church has adapted throughout the pandemic.
Dec 30, 2020
LISTEN: Sheriff Tony Brown Discusses Efforts to Keep Citizens Safe
December 30, 2020 - Sheriff Tony Brown joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about their efforts in keeping citizens safe amidst the pandemic and recent streak of violence.
Dec 30, 2020
LISTEN: John Skeffington Discusses the Intricacies of a Distributing Business
December 30, 2020 - John Skeffington of Skeff Distributing joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about how the pandemic has impacted many of the businesses they service.
Dec 30, 2020
Illinois State Police Ramp Up Safe Driving Campaigns for New Year
December 29, 2020 - With the New Year approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding travelers to buckle up and drive sober as law enforcement agencies ...
Dec 29, 2020
Illinois Introduces Homebuyer Assistance Programs for Disinvested Communities
December 29, 2020 - To help overcome obstacles like saving enough money for a down payment and qualifying for a mortgage, the Illinois Housing Development Authority developed the SmartBuy and Opening ...
Dec 29, 2020
Millikin University Tabor School of Business Holding Survey for Development Programs
December 29, 2020 - Millikin University's Tabor School of Business is inviting alumni and community members to offer feedback about the types of professional development programs that the School of Bu...
Dec 29, 2020
Illinois Minimum Wage Increasing to $11 in January
December 29, 2020 - Illinois' minimum wage is set to increase to $11 an hour on Friday, January 1, 2021. The Illinois Department of Labor is encouraging employees to watch their paychecks to ensure th...
Dec 29, 2020