Category Archives: News
2020 Tentative Multiplier Announced for Macon County
November 18, 2020 – Macon County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1,000, according to Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue David Harris. The prope...
Nov 18, 2020
Millikin Chemistry Department Receives ADM Cares Grant for State-of-the-Art Technology
By Dane Lisser November 18, 2020 - Millikin University has been awarded a $25,000 grant from ADM Cares, the philanthropic arm of ADM, in support of instructional technology developments in the field o...
Nov 18, 2020
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