Category Archives: News

WATCH: Tailgating with Mac's Pigskin Diner
August 28, 2021- NowDecatur talked with Mark McLeod about his love of the game and love of the grill with his custom grilling trailers that are a staple at Central Illinois football games. Watch the v...
Aug 28, 2021

Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
August 27, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Macon County and the surrounding area the week of August 30th: Monday, August 30th, 2...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 27, 2021

LISTEN: Leslie Risby - Innovative Programs Coordinator for District 61
August 27, 2021 - Leslie Risby, the Innovative Programs Coordinator for District 61, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Extended Day Program that is offering before and after school care at 13 lo...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 27, 2021

Macon County Conservation District accepting applications for upland game hunting
August 26, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District is accepting applications for upland game hunting at Friends Creek Conservation Area's Upland Game Management Area. Hunters must apply by Octob...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021

Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for education, healthcare workers to slow spread of Delta variant
August 26, 2021 - As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Pritzker a...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

Illinois Federation of Teachers and Illinois Education Association issue statement supporting a vaccination mandate
August 26, 2021 - Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery and Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin issued this joint statement welcoming Governor Pritzke...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021

Free hands-on monarch butterfly event is fun for all ages
August 26, 2021 - Monarch butterflies, like other pollinators, are a crucial part of our ecosystem. In addition to being valuable, the monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable and fascinating...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 26, 2021

American Dreamer STEM Academy closing through Labor Day due to COVID
August 25, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools is closing American Dreamer STEM Academy, starting Thursday, August 26, 2021, through Labor Day, due to the number of students identified as close contacts to ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2021

Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people with compromised immune systems offered at Memorial's drive-thru lab
August 25, 2021 - Memorial Health System began scheduling a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccines today at its drive-thru lab on South Sixth Street in Springfield for people with compromised immune syst...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2021

LISTEN: Dr. William McClain of Millikin University
August 25, 2021 - Dr. William McClain of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about his career, the role of the conductor, and the Labor Day Pops Concert from the Millikin Decatur Symphon...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2021