Category Archives: News

IDPH adopts updated CDC masking recommendations
July 28, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking recommendations to protect against COVID...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 28, 2021

Macon County Health Department COVID-19 variant report
July 27, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department has identified 246 variant COVID-19 cases in Macon County. Thus far, there have been seven variants and the numbers of cases are as follows: 143 case...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 27, 2021

First Mid Bank and Trust Forsyth location lobby open to full-service banking
July 27, 2021 - Today, the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting to officially celebrate First Mid Bank and Trust's Forsyth location opening its lobby to full-service banking. Tho...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 27, 2021

Secretary of State extends ID renewal deadline
July 27, 2021 - There has been an extension of the driver's licenses and state ID card renewal deadline offered by the Secretary of State. "DMVs have been experiencing a high volume of individuals vis...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 27, 2021

Decatur Area Arts Council's August exhibit will feature fiber artists
July 27, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council's August exhibit features the work of St. Louis-area fiber artists Lisa Hinrichs and Suzy Farren in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center, 125 ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 27, 2021

LISTEN: City Councilman Chuck Kuhle
July 27, 2021 - City Councilman Chuck Kuhle joined Byers & Co to talk about the return of the USTA Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 27, 2021

LISTEN: Ride & Run with Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles
July 27, 2021 - Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles joined Byers & Co to talk about his in-person maintenance training classes, new inventory, types of bikes, cycling in the Olympics, and upcoming lo...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 27, 2021

Macon County Conservation District hosting free Hunter Safety Education Class
July 26, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District will host a free Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Education Class at Rock Springs Nature Center. The class will meet for tw...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 26, 2021

Rodney Davis congratulates three Olympians from 13th District
July 26, 2021 -U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) congratulated the three Olympians who reside in the 13th District of Illinois who are competing in the Olympic Games in Tokyo, including Kelsey C...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 26, 2021

Illinois expanding animal cruelty laws in 2022
July 26, 2021 - Starting on January 1, 2022, the State of Illinois will be expanding its animal cruelty laws to ensure the safety of pets and animals. After the new year, courts will have the ability ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 26, 2021