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Decatur
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 24th, Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co — she discussed upcoming openings at the Child Development Center — and mentioned her collection of college pennants, autographs and Star Wars memorabilia. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Nicole Bateman (an official from the Economic Development Corporation) explained that Google and LCI are forming a clean energy partnership to develop the Broadwing Energy plant during a discussion with Byers and Co. The project will boost low carbon infrastructure and will begin soon. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On October 24th, 2025, DPS 61 leader Shauna Bohlmann, Montissori Academy of Peace student Eric Burks, Salvation Army representative JaQuay Owens, and Millikin University student Brandilyn Wegmann joined Byers & Co to discuss how partnership luncheons connect middle school students with community leaders to teach job skills (the event was also featured in a podcast). Now Decatur
- ➤ Maryann Albers, Principal at Chastain & Associates LLC, joined the Richland Community College Board of Trustees effective January 1 — she will serve through 2027 to fill the vacancy left by Tom Ritter and brings over 22 years of experience and community service in Decatur. Decatur Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On October 24th, Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to update listeners on Decatur’s local real estate market—he also highlighted a West End home in his discussion. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Tupper talked about sports betting, NBA stars doing well, and the Illini football game with Washington on his podcast released October 24th. He explained how these topics may affect local fans as the season moves ahead. Now Decatur
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Open Mic Night with Bob Besser
6 PM – 9 PM — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Showcase your talent in music, comedy, or poetry at this lively community event.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
4-6 p.m. — Kirkland Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a festive spectacle of dance and music in a magical holiday setting.
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Live Comedy Night at Golden Fox Brewing
7:30-10 p.m. — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with 3 national touring comedians in Decatur.
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50th Annual Turkey Trot
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Fairview Park — Registration fee varies — Participate in a festive race with options for all ages including a virtual race.
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