Category Archives: News
Richland Community College Offering Mentorship Program for Career and Technical Education
November 17, 2020 – Richland Community College is offering training for potential new adjunct instructors for its Career and Technical Education Transition to Education Mentor Program. Richland ...
Nov 17, 2020
Police Identify Vehicle In Liquor Store Shooting
November 17, 2020 – The Decatur Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying the gunman responsible for the lethal shooting of a liquor store owner on Saturday. The ...
Nov 17, 2020
Leaders Plead With Community To Help Stem Spread of COVID-19
November 16, 2020 – The Joint Crisis Communication Team held a virtual press conference to address a critical surge of COVID-19 in the community. The Crisis Communication Team has gone from urgi...
Nov 17, 2020
Second Round of BIG Grants Offer Lifeline to Small Businesses
November 16, 2020 – Illinois' latest round of grants totaling $220 million will prioritize small businesses that have been affected by the recent restrictions. The Department of Commerce and Eco...
Nov 16, 2020
Decatur Awarded $1.1 Million in Transportation Grants
November 16, 2020 – The City of Decatur is getting a $1.1 million dollar grant to improve mass transit systems. The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that $112 million is ...
Nov 16, 2020
Anne Lloyd Gallery Holiday Gift Shoppe Now Open Through Christmas Eve
November 13, 2020 – From today through December 24, the Anne Lloyd Gallery has been transformed into a holiday gift shop filled with handmade original art and fine crafts by over 50 area artists...
Nov 13, 2020
LISTEN: God's Shelter of Love Women's Shelter Seeks Assistance
November 11, 2020 – Dan Watkins of God’s Shelter of Love joined Byers & Co to talk about their two facilities, the paths of people that need their assistance, and how people can help. ...
Nov 11, 2020
LISTEN: Dr. Dennis Rademacher of Springfield Clinic
November 11, 2020 - Dr. Dennis Rademacher of Springfield Clinic joins Byers & Co to give an update on his family and talks about how Springfield Clinic is bringing needed healthcare specialists to...
Nov 11, 2020
Businesses Using BIG Grants/CURE Act Funding Could Face Withdrawn Funds if not Complying with Executive Orders
November 10, 2020 – Illinois is providing hundreds of millions of federal tax dollars for businesses and local governments through the Business Interruption Grant program and Illinois CURE act, ...
Nov 10, 2020
CAT Presented With Honor Of "Coolest Thing Made In IL"
November 6, 2020 – The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) presented Caterpillar Inc. with a trophy and banner to honor the Caterpillar 797F Mining Truck for being named the Coolest Thing ...
Nov 06, 2020