November 5, 2026 - The Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Holiday Market this Friday, November 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. inside Decatur Memorial Hospital. The event will feature shopping and holiday activities at the DMH Gift Shop, Barnes Lobby and Coffee Connection. Shoppers can take advantage of a 20-...

November 5, 2026 -Decatur Choral Society's Opus 24 will celebrate its 35th anniversary season with a fall concert Sunday, November 22nd, in Decatur. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church, located at 650 West William Street. The performance will feature area singers and highlight stories, memories an...

November 5, 2026 - The Salvation Army of Decatur officially kicked off its 2026 Christmas season Wednesday morning with its annual Red Kettle Campaign launch and a reminder that community support is needed throughout the holidays and into the new year. In partnership with the Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur, the Salva...

November 4, 2026 - Children and teens interested in musical theater will have an opportunity to prepare for the stage with free audition workshops offered by the Decatur Park District. The workshops are scheduled for Friday, November 6th, at the Poage Arts and Recreation Center and are designed for students in grades o...

November 4, 2026 - Millikin University and Eastern Illinois University are partnering to create a new pathway for Eastern students to pursue graduate degrees in athletic training at Millikin. The new Master of Science in Athletic Training Direct Admit partnership will begin with the Fall 2027 academic year and guarante...

November 4, 2026 - Decatur Public Schools District 61 has announced the dates for its mandatory parent meetings prior to applications for its magnet schools for the 2027-2028 school year. Parents and guardians must attend an informational meeting for their applications to be eligible. The district has announced severa...

November 4, 2026 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will honor organ, eye and tissue donors, recipients and their families during a special service at its new chapel. HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will host its 2026 National Donor Sabbath Service Friday, November 13, recognizing the life-changing impact of organ, eye and tissue don...

November 4, 2026 - Skeff Distributing CEO John Skeffington will deliver the traditional "For This We Give Thanks" address at the annual community gathering. The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 73rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon Tuesday, November 24, bringing community members toget...

November 3, 2026 - The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur is inviting the community to step back into Victorian England for its annual holiday celebration. This year's event, titled A Dickens Christmas, is scheduled for Friday, December 4th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Country Club of Decatur. The evening will feature a t...

November 3, 2026 - One of Decatur's favorite holiday traditions is returning in December, and tickets for the 2026 Trees on the Tees event go on sale this week through the Decatur Park District. Presented by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Trees on the Tees will take place December 2nd through 6th and Decem...