Category Archives: News

Free Screening of A Lesson Before Dying Coming to Lincoln Square Theater
November 2, 2026 - Community members will have an opportunity to experience A Lesson Before Dying on the big screen during a free movie showing Thursday, November 12, at the Lincoln Square Theater. Pr...
Lindsay Romano 22h ago

Free Diabetes Education Class Offered in Decatur
November 2, 2026 - University of Illinois Extension and Decatur Memorial Hospital are offering a free educational class in November to help people manage diabetes and learn about current treatment and...
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Decatur Community Dance To Celebrate 30 Years of The Nutcracker
November 2, 2026 - Decatur Community Dance is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its all-local production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Ballet this December. The holiday classic combines Tchaikovsk...
Lindsay Romano Nov 2, 2026

LISTEN: Brian Barnhart on the Illini football win in Maryland and the first Illini basketball game
November 2, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Fighting Illini football win over Maryland, the beginning of the basketball season, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to...
Lindsay Romano Nov 2, 2026

LISTEN: Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Central Illinois talks rebrand and 40 years of service
November 2, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about being recognized for 40 years of service by the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, ...
Lindsay Romano Nov 2, 2026

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris details her trip to Africa and combining ag education with community food security
November 2, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about what she learned about conservation ag and experienced on her recent trip to Africa, and their efforts to incorporate connect ...
Lindsay Romano Nov 2, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Illini football and basketball, Bears on Monday Night Football, and the NFL
November 2, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about feedback from the Illini contingent that visited Decatur, the Illini football win, the start of the Illini basketball season, the Chicago Bears on Monday Nig...
Lindsay Romano Nov 2, 2026

LISTEN: Major Randy Summit, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny talk about the closing of the Oasis Day Center and possible solutions
November 2, 2026 - Major Randy Summit of the Salvation Army, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe, and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the City of Decatur and Salvation's proposal to potentially ...
Lindsay Romano Nov 2, 2026

Decatur Turkey Trot Returns to Fairview Park November 21
November 1, 2026 - The 52nd annual Decatur Park District's Turkey Trot will take place Saturday, November 21st at Fairview Park, offering several race options for runners and walkers. The event includ...
Lindsay Romano Nov 1, 2026

University of Illinois Extension to Host Free Pumpkin Smash in Decatur
November 1, 2026 - Residents can give their Halloween pumpkins a second life at a free, family-friendly recycling event this month in Decatur. University of Illinois Extension will host its annual Pum...
Lindsay Romano Nov 1, 2026