Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
On Friday, July 17, board members Niki Fenderson and Chief Brad Allen of the Boys and Girls Club joined Byers and Co for a podcast update on the club’s need for community support (they serve hundreds of local youth each year).
🎭 Culture
Angela Foulke (Decatur Family YMCA) joined Byers & Co on July 17 to discuss the Y's executive director search, upcoming summer concerts, swimming, and pop culture in a recent podcast.
Listeners can catch the full conversation for local insights.
Theatre 7 has announced its cast for the inspirational musical 'Come From Away' that will open its season with performances on Sept.
11-13 at Albert Taylor Theater on the Millikin University campus. Tickets cost $20 and are available online and at the door.
🏥 Health
Macon County Health Department confirmed that the first mosquito batches collected with a gravid trap tested positive for West Nile virus, but there are no human cases and residents are urged to drain standing water and use insect repellent (see guidance for details).
County health officials report that tests from 259 mosquito samples collected by the Macon Mosquito Abatement District in Macon County found two positive for West Nile virus; they said the risk to residents is low and advised removing standing water and using insect repellent (as a simple safeguard).
🎉 Decatur Events
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Air Supply Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy classic hits with the legendary band Air Supply on a summer evening.
Craig Campbell Concert
7 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Craig Campbell in Decatur.
Summer Hockey Camp 2026
8:30 a.m. — Decatur Civic Center — Check website for pricing — A high-energy week to elevate your hockey skills on and off the ice!
Foreigner Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night with legendary rock band Foreigner in a perfect lakeside setting.
Cain Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Prices range from $84 to $99 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Cain and the Band Reeves.
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