Category Archives: News

SCORE Offering Seminar on Wages
January 8, 2021 - Many small business owners got into the business because they are passionate about the product they make or the service they provide. As they start to have the success they need to h...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 09, 2021

Millikin Alumni Team Up to Create Immersive Virtual Escape Rooms
January 8, 2021 - Escape rooms were a hot ticket pre-pandemic, and will surely rebound once people are able to get out and about. People are craving a social experience right now. But, you don't have ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 08, 2021

Pritzker Hopeful New Senate Will Come Through With More State Aid
January 8, 2021 - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was all smiles about Georgia's U.S. Senate election results Wednesday, saying he's optimistic that the federal government will come through with more stat...
Jan 08, 2021

LISTEN: Richie Wolf of the Macon County Conservation District
January 8, 2021 - Richie Wolf of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about the recreational activities available outdoors.
Michelle Mitchell Jan 08, 2021

DPS61 Will Return to In-Person Learning January 19th. Virtual Only Option Still Offered.
January 8, 2021 - DPS61 says it plans to return to in-classroom instruction beginning January 19th. Students will also be offered a virtual-only option. Even though students who choose to do so can re...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 08, 2021

Banks to Waive Check Cashing Fees For Stimulus Checks
January 8, 2021- The Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (IDFPR) announced they have worked with the banks to provide services for unbanked Illinoisans seeking to cash their s...
Jan 08, 2021

IL Legislative Lame Duck Session Expected to Be A Grab Bag of Priorities
January 8, 2021 - It could be a grab bag of issues when the Illinois Legislature convenes for the final days of the 101st General Assembly starting this afternoon. One of the major issues expected to ...
Jan 08, 2021

Macon County Farm Bureau Announces Annual Scholarships
January 7, 2021 - The Macon County Farm Bureau has announced its annual scholarships and the deadlines. Students must be majoring in an agricultural-related field to be eligible to apply. Macon County...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 07, 2021

Illinois Regions Could See Tier Three Mitigations Lifted on January 15
January 7, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker said that if the COVID-19 numbers go on without a spike, Illinois regions may be able to lift certain mitigations on January 15. After Thanksgiving, Illinois d...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 07, 2021

Illinois Attorney General Cautions of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
January 7, 2021 - Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning to the public about COVID-19 vaccine scams. The approval of the vaccine has allowed con artists more chances to trick consumers. He warn...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 07, 2021