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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co on October 6 to recap the WSOY Community Food Drive in a podcast, explaining the event's main details. Now Decatur
- ➤ Operation Enduring Support is accepting donations for deployed troops until November 20th. Donors may send needed items like calendars, game books and snacks to Grace Methodist Church—901 N Main St.—Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Decatur Tribune
- ➤ On October 6, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers and Co to discuss the WSOY Community Food Drive and the city’s efforts to provide food for local residents—she explained plans to boost support for families in Decatur. Now Decatur
- ➤ Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co on October 6th to discuss the recent Red Shoes Gala event, social media strategies, and the WSOY Community Food Drive—she explained how these efforts supported the charity's mission. Now Decatur
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local jurisdictions in Macon County reinstated a temporary burn ban on October 6 due to prolonged dry conditions and a high wildfire risk; residents outside Decatur must avoid open burning while the city follows its regular ordinance—local fire departments can help with questions. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur leaders tabled a vote on the Love, Learning and Laughter daycare center contract amid rising construction costs of over $1.5 million—staff will meet today to discuss financial details before a formal vote on Oct.20. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will hold a pet blessing event on Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Cancer Care Center, 1990 E. Lake Shore Dr.—Father Amal Roche will lead the ceremony while pet owners will keep their animals on a leash and clean up after them. Now Decatur
- ➤ Kroger has recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad sold in Illinois and other states because pasta ingredients from Nate’s Fine Foods may be contaminated with Listeria. The company removed the products from over 1,860 stores (across multiple banners) and advised customers to return them for a full refund, and no reports of illness have been received. WAND
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Fight for the Kids 2 Charity Event
6-11 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport — No refunds — An exciting charity boxing event aiming to support children's causes.
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