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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Aug 25, 2021