Category Archives: News
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
LISTEN: Theresa Rutherford of HSHS St. Mary's
December 29, 2020 - Theresa Rutherford of HSHS St. Mary's joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about her return home to Decatur as the CEO of the hospital.
Dec 29, 2020
LISTEN: Dr. David Fletcher of Safe Works IL Joined Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co to Discuss the Vaccination Rollout
December 29, 2020 - Dr. David Fletcher of Safe Works IL joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the rollout of vaccinations.
Dec 29, 2020
Health Department to Hold Drive Through Vaccinations For Healthcare Workers
December 29, 2020 - The Macon County Health Department will be holding a Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for healthcare workers on December 30, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the Deca...
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First Mid and Soy City Buzz To Provide Free Meals to First Responders
December 28, 2020 - This Wednesday and Thursday, first responders and others in the front line of the COVID-19 battle can receive a free meal from Doherty's in downtown Decatur. On December 30th and D...
Dec 28, 2020
Fewer New Illinois Laws Coming Online Due to COVID-19
December 28, 2020 - In most years, a raft of new laws go on the books on Jan. 1, but not this year. With lawmakers largely on the sidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, they didn't spend much time in...
Dec 28, 2020
Kroger Releases Top 10 Trending Foods of 2020
December 28, 2020 - The Kroger Co. announced the top 10 trending foods of 2020, as well as its food trend predictions for 2021. Based on year-over-year sales growth across Kroger's business, including...
Dec 28, 2020
1st Annual "Operation: Save Christmas" Provides Toys to Over 150 Decatur Children
December 28, 2020 - The Black Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and the INC. Spot came together for Operation: Save Christmas. The group held a wrapping party for gifts for children and the festivities ...
Dec 28, 2020
Decatur Area Arts Council Announces Christmas Card Lane Winners
December 28, 2020 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced the winners from the third annual "Christmas Card Lane" public art competition. The public voted on their favorite cards through Christm...
Dec 28, 2020
Central Illinois Foodbank Receives Half Million Dollar Anonymous Donation
December 28, 2020 - A $500,000 contribution from an anonymous donor has been awarded to Central Illinois Foodbank in Springfield. The gift will be used to address the growing need for food assistance ...
Dec 28, 2020