Category Archives: News

LISTEN: United Way Update with Debbie Bogle
November 4, 2021 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about the new radio studio, campaigns, and their new child care repository.
Michelle Mitchell Nov 4, 2021

LISTEN: The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne
November 4, 2021 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about nostalgia, remembering friends, being located in Downtown Decatur, politics and the Transfer House.
Michelle Mitchell Nov 4, 2021

Community Foundation new grant fund accepting applications
November 4, 2021 - Macon County Educators are invited to apply for $500 grants to support their efforts to advance the principles of inclusion and equity in the classroom. Five local educators will ea...
Michelle Mitchell Nov 4, 2021

Direct Line
LISTEN: Co-hosts Wayne Kent & Greg Taylor, discuss various topics, on Direct Line.
Nov 3, 2021

LISTEN: Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare
November 3, 2021 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about COVID vaccinations for kids and the many layers of addiction.
Michelle Mitchell Nov 3, 2021

LISTEN: Kenneth Sagins of Springfield Clinic
November 3, 2021 - Kenneth Sagins of Springfield Clinic joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming change in coverage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield that could potentially impact 100,000 of the...
Michelle Mitchell Nov 3, 2021

LISTEN: Matt Beck of Beck Tech
November 3, 2021 - Matt Beck joined Byers & Co to talk about providing phone services for the new radio station studios and how his team is helping clients save money while upgrading their service...
Michelle Mitchell Nov 3, 2021

The Good Samaritan Inn hosting annual Empty Bowl event
November 3, 2021 - The Good Samaritan Inn is hosting its annual Empty Bowl event on November 10th, with proceeds feeding hungry children and families seven days a week. As more Macon County residents ...
Michelle Mitchell Nov 3, 2021

IDPH adopts CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
November 3, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recommendation for children ages 5 through 11 years to receive the...
Michelle Mitchell Nov 3, 2021

Manufacturing Week 2021
During the month of October, the EDC joined around the country to celebrate Manufacturing Month. Our community's legacy and success is due to the contributions made by manufacturers and their employee...
Nov 3, 2021