As the summer gets started, I am excited about upcoming 5K opportunities. Looking forward to the Moweaqua Pow Wow run, even if rain is expected. Wish me luck.

After a week off, “You Call It” returns. You pick 2 football games for the heraldandreview to cover this week! bit.ly/2NUoV9b St. Teresa Central A&M HS Principal Daly Maroa-Forsyth HS GENERALS ATHLETICS Shelbyville Sports Warrensburg-Latham Cardinal Football @LSA_Athletics AOHS Athletics

One of the views during my personal Scovill Zoo train ride at Boo at the Zoo.

The polling people at the Moweaqua precinct are keeping busy. They had the same amount of voters in the first three hours that they would all day during other midterm elections. One of those voters was me.

All this snow should put people in a Christmas mood. Check out some of the local upcoming shows and concerts in the Herald & Review. Little Theatre on the Square, Millikin University, Decatur Underground Theatre, just to name a few.

Working on Christmas Eve isn't so bad. My daily story is about last minute shoppers. I guess I could be doing that.

It was nice to meet Buddy and his owner Danny Dean. Read more about their special relationship in today's H&R. herald-review.com/news/local/mac…

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Herald & Review Sports reporter Joey Wagner is spending post-Christmas with the Illini football team, working of course. #supportlocaljournalism herald-review.com/sports/illini/…

Local journalism brings important information to your area, especially through the hard working reporters at the Herald & Review, like me and my co-workers. #TogetherDecatur

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Macon County has a steady stream of voters for this election. herald-review.com/news/state-and…

I've been fixing my yellow wreath after our Midwestern storms. A yellow can of Peeps Pepsi, or Peepsi, would be a nice reward for all the work I've done so far. Pepsi #HangingWithMyPEEPS contest

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Mid-Summer Moon's "Christmas Carol" is ideal for holiday, family entertainment. Read about it in today's H&R. herald-review.com/entertainment/…

Herald & Review gives back to the community. Read more about the coat drive and the company's nearly 30 year commitment to the event. herald-review.com/news/local/her…

What can be better dining then a pizza competition? Read about the Chicago Deep Dish contest at Donnie's Homespun Pizza. herald-review.com/entertainment/…

The 5K journey has been going smoothly. Check out the latest video. youtube.com/watch?v=9GZEvL…

I will be a judge at this year's Taste of Decatur at the Chamber Business Expo. I like anything sweet or salty. This is going to be a tough job. Read about the event in Friday's H&R.