Category Archives: News
New "Art Journaling Club" at the Arts Council this Fall
August 6, 2021 -Even if you don't consider yourself an "artist," you can learn how to start a visual diary of things you observe in your everyday life through the practice of "art journaling." At each...
Aug 6, 2021
COVID-19 mask and testing requirements announced in advance Illinois State Fair
August 6, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today announced mitigations to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant during th...
Aug 6, 2021
Macon County Health Department, Millikin University partnering for free COVID-19 vaccine clinic
August 6, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is partnering with Millikin University to offer a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, staff, and the general public. Monday, August 9,...
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LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris of the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute
August 6, 2021 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the Dawson Civic Leadership Institute, her time with the program, and recognizing the students tha...
Aug 6, 2021
Macon Mosquito Abatement District finds first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes
August 5, 2021 - The Macon Mosquito Abatement District (MMAD) has found the first West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes within Macon County. As of August 4th, there are 22 other counties reporting...
Aug 5, 2021
Illinois Department of Public Health announces COVID-19 vaccination data for long-term care facilities available on the IDPH website
August 5, 2021 - To help ensure transparency, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced yesterday that COVID-19 vaccination data for both residents and staff in long-term care (LTC) fa...
Aug 5, 2021
Memorial Health Systems tips for emotional support for kids to be ready to return to classroom
August 5, 2021 - School may feel like a new experience for students of all ages when they return to in-person learning this fall after 12 months of mostly remote learning in 2020 and spring of 2021. T...
Aug 5, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital reminds mothers of National Breastfeeding Month
August 5, 2021 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August (and World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7), and the benefits of breastfeeding. The World Health Organization (...
Aug 5, 2021
LISTEN: Amber Oberheim and Huey Freeman
August 5, 2021 - Amber Oberheim and Huey Freeman joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the passing of Chris Oberheim and their efforts to support police moving forward.
Aug 5, 2021
LISTEN: Mike Claiborne
August 5, 2021 - Mike Claiborne joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the St. Louis Cardinals and the tough season they are having, Mike Shannon, Nolan Arenado, and fun on ...
Aug 5, 2021