June 2, 2026 - The Macon County Health Department and the Macon Mosquito Abatement District are partnering to host a tire recycling event later this month aimed at reducing mosquito breeding sites and protecting public health. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Macon Mosqu...

June 2, 2026 - The Salvation Army of Decatur is inviting the community to celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 5, while supporting local businesses and programs that assist individuals and families in need. The annual observance will feature partnerships with local donut shops, including Giggles on Merchant in ...

June 2, 2026 - Dr. David J. Horn has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Decatur. Horn has served on the Decatur City Council since May 2017. Horn stated he has been a resident-centered city council member focused on improving where we live and enhancing quality of life for all. He says his priorities as Mayor will ...

June 2, 2026 - Professional women's tennis will return to Decatur next week as the Robison Family continues its role as presenting sponsor of the Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championships. The tournament is scheduled for June 8 through June 14, 2026, at the Fairview Tennis Complex and will continue the city's long-runn...

June 1, 2026 - The five-year anniversary of the death of Officer Chris Oberheim will be marked this June with a weekend of youth baseball, remembrance, and community events in Forsyth. The Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament will be held June 5-7, bringing together 34 teams competing in 8U and 9U divisi...

May 31, 2026 - A new free community event aimed at helping people build real-world connections is coming to the Decatur Civic Center on Thursday, June 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. The event, called "The Social Project," is sponsored by the Macon County Mental Health Board and is designed to make meeting new people ea...

May 31, 2026 - Richland Community College and the Children's Museum of Illinois are partnering to develop a new Teaching Kitchen aimed at providing hands-on learning opportunities for children and families while introducing them to educational and career pathways. The Richland Community College Board of Trustees approv...

May 31, 2026 - Decatur area families are invited to dig into gardening with Homegrown Harvest, a free University of Illinois Extension hands-on workshop series, designed for vegetable gardeners of every experience level. Monthly sessions offer practical guidance to help participants grow healthier plants and enjoy fre...

May 28, 2026 - The Decatur Police Department and Kroger are once again partnering to help fight hunger in the community with the return of the "Pack the Cruiser" food drive this Saturday. The four-hour donation event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kroger store located at 1818 South Airport Pla...

May 28, 2026 -Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe has announced she will run for re-election in 2027. Moore Wolfe has been elected mayor three times and has served on the Decatur City Council since 2009. In her announcement, Moore Wolfe cited strong partnerships as key to her success in economic development, workforce deve...