{"podcast":{"title":"Regional Media Podcast Network","slug":"regional-media-podcast-network-357577","podcast_index_feed_id":357577,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/regionalmedia/feed.xml","website_url":"https://podcast.regionalmedia.live","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10706894/a21a88d9cbcc77d482b852d3e75e3fb0.png","author":"Regional Media","episode_count":100,"summary":"Local News, Local Events, Local Everything from across the state of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey and More! We discuss local events with local leaders!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T06:19:48.756947+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/regional-media-podcast-network-357577"},"episode":{"title":"Wake Up Tri-Counties Todd DeDecker Talks Bishop Hill Civil War Program on May 16, 2026","slug":"wake-up-tri-counties-todd-dedecker-talks-bishop-hill-civil-war-program-on-may-16-2026","published_at":"2026-05-15T18:58:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/regional-media-podcast-network-357577/wake-up-tri-counties-todd-dedecker-talks-bishop-hill-civil-war-program-on-may-16-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/regional-media-podcast-network-357577","url":"https://podcast.regionalmedia.live/e/wake-up-tri-counties-todd-dedecker-talks-bishop-hill-civil-war-program-on-may-16-2026/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9v2jkwyw9mg9drgf/Wake_Up_Tri-Counties_Todd_DeDecker_Talks_Bishop_Hill_Civil_War_Day_on_May_16_202672uv1.mp3","summary":"Todd DeDecker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Civil War programs in Bishop Hill. History will come alive in Bishop Hill as the Heritage Association presents a full day of Civil War programs on May 16, 2026, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The village park will be transformed with authentic Union and Confederate camps, military drills, and a parade. Highlights include a midday speech from Union General John Logan, a Civil War music concert, an artillery demonstration, and a reenacted battle. The day concludes with a spirited evening ball. Visitors can also enjoy the annual Quilt Show and children’s activities. Visitors can explore authentic Union and Confederate encampments, witness military drills, enjoy Civil War-era music from the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band, and watch artillery and medical demonstrations. Brian Fox Ellis will portray General John Logan, and attendees are invited to experience a traditional Civil War ball, open to the public with no dance experience required. Family-friendly activities, museum exhibits, and a period-authentic quilt show round out the program, with most events free of charge. Details can be found at bishophillheritage.org or by calling 309-927-3899. Saturday, May 16: Civil War Program Schedule Soldiers encamped all day in the village park; Sutlers and civilians Encampment by Steeple Building Museum 9:30 AM: Drill at Coopers’ Field 11:00 AM: Parade from Coopers’ Field to Steeple Building Museum 11:30 AM: Roll Call/Ration Issue in the park Noon: General Logan’s speech in the park 1:30 PM: Concert by the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band in the park 2:30 PM: Artillery Demonstration at Coopers’ Field 3:30 PM: Battle at Coopers’ Field, followed by a medical demonstration in the park 6-8 PM: Civil…","meta_description":"Todd DeDecker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Civil War programs in Bishop Hill. History will come alive in Bishop Hill as the Heri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":518,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/regional-media-podcast-network-357577/episodes/wake-up-tri-counties-todd-dedecker-talks-bishop-hill-civil-war-program-on-may-16-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/regional-media-podcast-network-357577/wake-up-tri-counties-todd-dedecker-talks-bishop-hill-civil-war-program-on-may-16-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}