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Decatur Police Department joins statewide Labor Day traffic safety effort
August 18, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department is one of over 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois participating in the statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," "Drive High Get a DUI" and ...
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on community forums, Farm Progress and the WSOY Community Food Drive
August 18, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about a recent large community meeting, City Council agenda, community forums, Farm Progress and the WSOY Community Food Drive. ...
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Bears big preseason win and the Cubs' important series with the Brewers
August 18, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about positive takeaways for the Chicago Bears in their preseason win over the Buffalo Bills and an important 5 game series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee B...
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025

LISTEN: Paul Lidy talks about his history with the WSOY Community Food Drive and Decatur Memorial Foundation's support of the event
August 18, 2025 - Paul Lidy and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur Memorial Foundation's support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025

LISTEN: Phil Romano talks about Romano Co's support for community including the WSOY Community Food Drive
August 18, 2025 - Phil Romano and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Romano Company's support of the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny talks third generation businesses
August 18, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about long standing community events, 3rd generation businesses, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Aug 18, 2025

New law improves training for emergency medical dispatchers
August 17, 2025 - A new law passed by State Senator Doris Turner mandates training for emergency medical dispatchers on how to provide CPR instructions to someone experiencing cardiac arrest. "When em...
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HSHS St. Mary's Hospital holds blessing ceremony for new helipad
August 17, 2025 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital held a blessing ceremony for the hospital's new helipad. Led by Fr. Amal Roche and Central IL Market Supervisor of Mission Integration and Spiritual Care Kar...
Lindsay Romano Aug 17, 2025

Experience Hummingbirds at Rock Springs Conservation Area on August 21
August 17, 2025 - Experience the wonder of hummingbirds up close at the Macon County Conservation District's annual Hummingbird Festival, taking place on Thursday, August 21, from 3-6 pm at Rock Sprin...
Lindsay Romano Aug 17, 2025

Officials release updated list of Cooling Centers
August 15, 2025 - Authorities from the Macon County Emergency Management Agency have released a list of cooling centers that will be open to escape the heat this weekend into early next week. Heat rel...
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