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New legislation will provide dental services in Illinois schools
July 19, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker has approved new legislation that will provide Illinois schools with expanded dental services. The new law will provide dental services for students during the s...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 19, 2021

Bust myths about Bats at Rock Springs' Bats in the Barn event
July 14, 2021 - Learn about nature's only flying mammal at Rock Springs Nature Center during Bats in the Barn on Saturday, July 24 from 7-9 pm. Attendees will sort out the difference between bat fact ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 14, 2021

Macon County to begin sealcoating various roads next week
July 13, 2021 - Weather Permitting, starting Monday, July 19, 2021, Macon County will be sealcoating various roads. Expect lane closures and delays. Please do not drive on wet oil or blow grass onto t...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 13, 2021

State Treasurer announces grant eligibility for small non-profits
July 13, 2021 - Small non-profit organizations in Illinois that assist individuals with food, housing, workforce, and economic development are eligible for a grant of up to $20,000 each, Illinois Stat...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 13, 2021

Macon County to begin sealcoating various roads next week
July 13, 2021 - Weather Permitting, starting Monday, July 19, 2021, Macon County will be sealcoating various roads. Expect lane closures and delays. Please do not drive on wet oil or blow grass onto t...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 13, 2021

Illinois Department of Labor announces steeper penalties for businesses that do not follow Wage Payment and Collection Act
July 13, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) today announced that employers in Illinois that don't adhere to rules outlined in the Wage Payment and Collection Act are now subject to larger ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 13, 2021

LISTEN: Lauren Young previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends
July 13, 2021 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to talk about vaccination clinics and previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature talk on programs at Richland Community College and the A...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 13, 2021

Applications available for 2021 Deer Herd Management Program
July 12, 2021 - Applications are now available for the 2021 Deer Herd Management Program at the Macon County Conservation District. This program helps control the deer population and maintain healthy,...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 12, 2021

LISTEN: Lindsay Romano of NowDecatur.com
July 12, 2021 - Lindsay Romano of NowDecatur.com joined Byers & Co to talk about her experience in the hot air balloon while visiting the Balloons Over Vermillion County event.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 12, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health adopts CDC COVID-19 prevention school guidance
July 9, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Kindergarten (K)-12 Sc...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 09, 2021