Category Archives: News
Illinois Department of Public Health reports first human case of West Nile virus for 2021
August 3, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention con...
Aug 03, 2021 Close-up of young female backpacker tourist applying bug spray on hands
COVID-19 cases in Illinois reach highest daily total since early May
August 3, 2021 - New COVID-19 cases in Illinois have hit the highest daily total since early May. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 2,682 new and probable cases, a level not seen s...
Aug 03, 2021
Illinois State Police Merit Board accepting applications for State Police Troopers
August 3, 2021 -The Illinois State Police Merit Board is now accepting applications for the position of Illinois State Police Trooper. Before applying, applicants should be able to meet the following ...
Aug 03, 2021
Dr. Amy Zahm named Illinois Principals Association's High School Principal of the Year
August 3, 2021 - Yesterday, Decatur Public Schools celebrated Dr. Amy Zahm, principal of Eisenhower High School, being named as the Illinois Principals Association's High School Principal of the Year ...
Aug 03, 2021
Jeri Ann Higgins named Decatur Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month
August 3, 2021 - Jeri Ann Higgins, a radiology tech clinical coordinator, is the Decatur Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month for June. Higgins was nominated by a patient, who relied on her help t...
Aug 03, 2021
LISTEN: Dominic Santomassimo of the Decatur Family YMCA
August 3, 2021 - Dominic Santomassimo of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about Backpack Attack, supporting the Y, how they help in the community, and keeping their facility safe.
Aug 03, 2021
Governor signs FOID card modernization bill
August 2, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker is signing what he calls the most comprehensive reform to state firearms laws in over a generation. The FOID Modernization bill lets the state police create a c...
Aug 02, 2021
Secretary of State encouraging organ/tissue donation for virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month
August 2, 2021 - Secretary of State Jesse White is hosting a virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month "Wave Away the Waiting" to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities at w...
Aug 02, 2021
LISTEN: Abby Koester of the Children's Museum of Illinois
August 2, 2021 - Abby Koester of the Children's Museum of Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about new exhibits, group events, the Duck Derby, and the latest $200 lucky duck winner.
Aug 02, 2021
LISTEN: Karalee Misner of the Decatur Park District
August 2, 2021 - Karalee Misner of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Master Plan open house, events at the Devon, and their Senior Olympics.
Aug 02, 2021