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What to know about the food drive: Traffic Changes, Giving Info, and More
October 1, 2025 - The WSOY Community Food Drive happens Friday, October 3rd, at Kroger in Airport Plaza. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the community will come together for one of Decatur's most impactful day...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025

Dueling Pianos for Scouting returns Oct. 3 to the Children's Museum of Illinois
October 1, 2025 - The 3rd annual Dueling Pianos for Scouting takes the stage Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Children's Museum of Illinois, bringing a request-driven show by Fun Pianos! to benefit loc...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025

Dove to Hold Candlelighting Services in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness
October 1, 2025- Dove, Inc.'s Domestic Violence Program has announced a series of Candlelighting Services to be held across Central Illinois during October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025 almir1968 / Depositphotos.com

Public Invited to Join DMH "217 Challenge" throughout October
October 1, 2025 - Decatur Memorial Hospital is inviting the public to join the Macon on the Move walking program and register for the "217 Challenge" this Oct. 1-31, 2025. Participants can track their...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025 yobro10 / Depositphotos.com

LISTEN: Tanya Andricks talks Millikin and community food insecurity
October 1, 2025 - Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin University, the prescription produce program at Crossing Healthcare, and her transition between jobs. Listen to the podcas...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025

LISTEN: Millikin's Dr. Dean Pribbenow and Alyse Knust talk homecoming and the WSOY Community Food Drive
October 1, 2025 - Dr. Dean Pribbenow and Alyse Knust of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about homecoming, the WSOY Community Food Drive, 2025 Alumni Award recipients, and Athletic Ha...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025

LISTEN: Memorial Health's Sonja Chargois, Kelly Hill, and Jill Andrews talk about boosting cancer screenings for women of color in Macon County
October 1, 2025 - Sonja Chargois, Kelly Hill, and Jill Andrews of Memorial Health joined Byers & Co to talk about the completion of Kelly's Doctor of Nursing Practice project, to boost cancer scre...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025

LISTEN: Tim Cain talks MLB playoffs and managerial changes
October 1, 2025 - Tim Cain talks about the MLB playoffs and the managers that are staying and going in baseball. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews fall activities and programs for kids
October 1, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about multiple programs and activities for children at the DISC, Halloween Glow Golf, and the new bicycle skil...
Lindsay Romano Oct 01, 2025

God's Shelter of Love to host Blue Jean Ball October 9th
September 30, 2025 -God's Shelter of Love will host the annual Blue Jean Ball on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Ct., Decatur, IL. The event aims to raise funds to...
Lindsay Romano Sep 30, 2025