Category Archives: News
Leaders Plead With Community To Help Stem Spread of COVID-19
November 16, 2020 – The Joint Crisis Communication Team held a virtual press conference to address a critical surge of COVID-19 in the community. The Crisis Communication Team has gone from urgi...
Nov 17, 2020
Second Round of BIG Grants Offer Lifeline to Small Businesses
November 16, 2020 – Illinois' latest round of grants totaling $220 million will prioritize small businesses that have been affected by the recent restrictions. The Department of Commerce and Eco...
Nov 16, 2020
Decatur Awarded $1.1 Million in Transportation Grants
November 16, 2020 – The City of Decatur is getting a $1.1 million dollar grant to improve mass transit systems. The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that $112 million is ...
Nov 16, 2020
Anne Lloyd Gallery Holiday Gift Shoppe Now Open Through Christmas Eve
November 13, 2020 – From today through December 24, the Anne Lloyd Gallery has been transformed into a holiday gift shop filled with handmade original art and fine crafts by over 50 area artists...
Nov 13, 2020
LISTEN: God's Shelter of Love Women's Shelter Seeks Assistance
November 11, 2020 – Dan Watkins of God’s Shelter of Love joined Byers & Co to talk about their two facilities, the paths of people that need their assistance, and how people can help. ...
Nov 11, 2020
LISTEN: Dr. Dennis Rademacher of Springfield Clinic
November 11, 2020 - Dr. Dennis Rademacher of Springfield Clinic joins Byers & Co to give an update on his family and talks about how Springfield Clinic is bringing needed healthcare specialists to...
Nov 11, 2020
Businesses Using BIG Grants/CURE Act Funding Could Face Withdrawn Funds if not Complying with Executive Orders
November 10, 2020 – Illinois is providing hundreds of millions of federal tax dollars for businesses and local governments through the Business Interruption Grant program and Illinois CURE act, ...
Nov 10, 2020
CAT Presented With Honor Of "Coolest Thing Made In IL"
November 6, 2020 – The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) presented Caterpillar Inc. with a trophy and banner to honor the Caterpillar 797F Mining Truck for being named the Coolest Thing ...
Nov 06, 2020
Decatur Park District Honored with National Gold Medal Award
October 28, 2020 – The Decatur Park District received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the National Recreation and Park Association and the Ameri...
Oct 28, 2020
ADM And Marfrig Announced Launch of Plant Based Food Products Company
October 26, 2020 – One of the world’s largest beef producers and ADM have announced the formal launch of PlantPlus Foods. ADM says the joint venture with Marfrig will offer plant-based foo...
Oct 26, 2020