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To Brian Byers, who has overseen the event since the beginning, the community's response continues to be "awe-inspiring."

Alley Bardfield was misidentified in the story "Cubs fans optimistic in playoffs," and Casey and Alley Bardfield were misidentified in the photo caption on Page A1 of the Friday, Oct. 6 Herald & Review,. The newspaper erred.

DECATUR — A Decatur son who put an indelible stamp on state government and law enforcement has his legacy burnished on Illinois 48 in his hometown, now known as Roger E. Walker Highway.

The very thought of the Cubs rolling confidently into baseball’s postseason for the third straight year still takes some getting used to.

LINCOLN — People who want help with an opiate addiction may now come to the Lincoln Police Department under a program used by law enforcement in other communities to link drug users with treatment.

Massive wind turbines towering over northwestern Macon County make an impressive sight on the prairie horizon, but passersby might wonder why they've been sitting motionless for months.That will change soon.

For generations of Cubs fans, just making the playoffs seemed a dream come true. Now, the Northsiders are playoff regulars, an elite organization. H&R Executive Sports Editor writes about the fans who are enjoying the new normal.

DECATUR — Alley Bardfield had her doubts when the Chicago Cubs got off to a 25-27 start coming off a World Series championship.

DECATUR — The 16th annual WSOY Community Food Drive is now underway at Kroger, 1818 S. Airport Plaza on the city's east side. It began at 6 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m.