Author Archives: Lindsay Romano

Macon County Conservation District Holding a Volunteer Invasive Honeysuckle Removal Day
April 26, 2026 -Volunteers are being invited to take part in a habitat restoration effort at a local conservation site. The Macon County Conservation District will host a volunteer workday on Saturday...
Lindsay Romano 10h ago

Rep Deering and Farm Bureau hosting free shred event April 28th
April 21, 2026 - State Rep. Regan Deering is partnering with the Macon County Farm Bureau to host a free shred event and diaper drive on Tuesday, April 28 in Decatur. The drive-thru event will take pl...
Lindsay Romano 11h ago

DMH to Host Kickoff for Regional Walking Challenge
April 26, 2026- Decatur Memorial Hospital will host a kickoff event for the "Mindful Miles" Walking Challenge on April 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. along the hospital's walking trail. The event is part of a re...
Lindsay Romano 13h ago

Midwest Music Expo to Transform Oakwood Street with Daylong Arts Festival May 2nd
April 22, 2026 - The Midwest Music Expo 2026 will return May 2 with a new focus on revitalizing a key corridor in the city. Organizers say this year's event, titled "Occupy Oakwood Street Fest," will ...
Lindsay Romano 14h ago

Documentary on Millikin University Founder to Premiere this Week
April 26, 2026 - A new documentary exploring the life and legacy of James Millikin will premiere this spring with several public screenings in Decatur. The film, The Original Big Blue: The Life & ...
Lindsay Romano 17h ago

Bright Futures Gala to Support Richland Community College Students
April 26, 2026- Richland Community College will host its Bright Futures Gala on Thursday, April 30, at the Shilling Community Education Center. The circus-themed event will raise funds to support stud...
Lindsay Romano 18h ago

LISTEN: The Moments remembers the VIP experience called Club Celebration at the Decatur Celebration in 2004
April 24, 2026 - Byers & Co remembers the moments when Club Celebration provided a VIP experience at the Decatur Celebration in 2004. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Apr 24, 2026

LISTEN: Angela Foulke gives a Decatur Family YMCA update
April 24, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their annual meeting, the search for a new CEO, and current fitness offerings. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Apr 24, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps night 1 of the NFL Draft and the 9th win in a row for the Cubs
April 24, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about night one of the NFL Draft, the Cubs winning their ninth game in a row, and two National League East teams on long losing streaks. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Apr 24, 2026

LISTEN: Preview of Johns Hill Arts Fair with Michelle Prior, Michael Holmberg, Maryam Qatoum, and Brandon Jelks
April 24, 2026 - Johns Hill Magnet School Principal Michelle Prior, art teacher Michael Holmberg, and students, Maryam Qatoum and Brandon Jelks, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Johns Hill Arts...
Lindsay Romano Apr 24, 2026