Category Archives: News

Macon County Health Department, Millikin University partnering for free COVID-19 vaccine clinic
August 6, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is partnering with Millikin University to offer a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, staff, and the general public. Monday, August 9,...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 06, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris of the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute
August 6, 2021 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the Dawson Civic Leadership Institute, her time with the program, and recognizing the students tha...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 06, 2021

Macon Mosquito Abatement District finds first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes
August 5, 2021 - The Macon Mosquito Abatement District (MMAD) has found the first West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes within Macon County. As of August 4th, there are 22 other counties reporting...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health announces COVID-19 vaccination data for long-term care facilities available on the IDPH website
August 5, 2021 - To help ensure transparency, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced yesterday that COVID-19 vaccination data for both residents and staff in long-term care (LTC) fa...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

Memorial Health Systems tips for emotional support for kids to be ready to return to classroom
August 5, 2021 - School may feel like a new experience for students of all ages when they return to in-person learning this fall after 12 months of mostly remote learning in 2020 and spring of 2021. T...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital reminds mothers of National Breastfeeding Month
August 5, 2021 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August (and World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7), and the benefits of breastfeeding. The World Health Organization (...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

LISTEN: Amber Oberheim and Huey Freeman
August 5, 2021 - Amber Oberheim and Huey Freeman joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the passing of Chris Oberheim and their efforts to support police moving forward.
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

LISTEN: Mike Claiborne
August 5, 2021 - Mike Claiborne joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the St. Louis Cardinals and the tough season they are having, Mike Shannon, Nolan Arenado, and fun on ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

Governor Pritzker announces mask mandate for Illinois schools
August 4, 2021 - Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that all students and teachers in schools will be required to wear masks while indoors, as a way for state officials to take steps to slow the ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2021

Hunters can improve shotgun shooting skills at wingshooting clinic at Decatur Gun Club
August 4, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) and the Decatur Gun Club are sponsoring a wingshooting clinic for hunters at the Decatu...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2021