Category Archives: News
State deploying Rural and Rapid Response Vaccination Team to Macon County
May 6, 2021 - As the state surpasses vaccination rates of 60% for individuals 18 and over and 80% for individuals 65 and over, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is deploying additional r...
May 06, 2021
Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation names two Cleland Award winners
May 6, 2021 - Two nursing students were awarded the R. Helen Cleland RN Award presented by the Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation. Sarah Weller of Pittsboro, Indiana, a senior nursing student at Mil...
May 06, 2021
Notorious P.I.G. adds brick-and-mortar meat market, Notorious Meats
May 6, 2021 - Today was the ribbon-cutting for a new local business, Notorious Meats. Notorious now has a brick-and-mortar store, as well as their food truck, Notorious P.I.G., which has been active s...
May 06, 2021
LISTEN: Shannice Berry of Richland Community College
May 6, 2021 - Shannice Berry of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming virtual events and free skill trade programs that are highlighting career opportunities and comm...
May 06, 2021
LISTEN: Zach Keck of Notorious P.I.G.
May 6, 2021 - Zach Keck of Notorious P.I.G. joined Byers & Co to talk about the grand opening of their meat shop, Notorious Meats.
May 06, 2021
WATCH: CareersDecatur Episode 5 - Akorn Pharmaceuticals
May 6, 2021 - In this Episode with CareersDecatur.com, you will meet Melissa Miller, the talent acquisition partner with Akron Pharmaceuticals. Akorn is hiring for a number of positions and is seeking...
May 06, 2021
Illinois Terminal Interurban Station named to Landmarks Illinois' Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois
May 5, 2021 - The Illinois Terminal Interurban Station in Decatur has been named to Landmarks Illinois' 2021 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. History of the Heartland nominated the site in...
May 05, 2021
Bill would prohibit public schools from applying dress codes to hairstyles
May 5, 2021 - Public schools could lose some state funding if they apply student dress codes to hairstyles under a bill being discussed in the Illinois State senate. The measure was discussed in a leg...
May 05, 2021
DMH to host in-person hiring event
May 5, 2021 - Decatur Memorial Hospital will host an in-person hiring event to fill various open nursing positions at the hospital. The hiring event will be from 9 am to 4 pm Monday, May 10, at Decatu...
May 05, 2021
LISTEN: Dr. Ken Hendriksen of St. Teresa High School
May 5, 2021 - Dr. Ken Hendriksen of St.Teresa High School joined Byers & Co to talk about the Kentucky Derby, the Mega Raffle, and the Winning Wednesday winner is announced.
May 05, 2021