August 25, 2026 - Millikin University and Richland Community College will host the Macon County College & Career Fair September 15 at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center. The event will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and is free and open to high school juniors and seniors and current community college students. Representati...

August 25, 2026 - The Decatur Bicycle Club will host its 41st Annual Amish Country Bicycle Tour Saturday, September 19, in Arthur. The ride will feature five routes ranging from 10 to 30 miles, with routes beginning and ending at the check-in location at 120 East Progress Street. Riders will travel primarily on quiet c...

August 25, 2026 -Classic cars, motorcycles and community remembrance will come together in downtown Decatur as the 18th annual Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, at Central Park. The event features a car and bike show, live DJ, food vendors and a memorial cruise honoring the sacrifices of military...

August 24, 2026 - The Center for Hispanic and Immigrant Community Opportunities of Macon County, or CHICO, will host its Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, September 5, at Nelson Park Pavilion 2 in Decatur. The festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature live music, cultural dance performances, food and cr...

August 24, 2026 - Ameren Illinois residential customers have paid more than $1 billion above the utility's supply rates to alternative electricity suppliers since 2015, according to a review of state data by the Citizens Utility Board. CUB says Ameren customers paid more than $100 million above the utility's supply rat...

August 24, 2026 - Tickets are now available for Scovill Zoo's 'Zoorific Evening" on September 19th. The Decatur Parks Foundation fundraiser is an adults-only event that features food and drinks, live and silent auctions, and one-of-a-kind animal experiences. This year's theme is Boots, Belts & Big Cats. Zoori...

August 24, 2026 - The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade and Picnic in Decatur on Monday, September 7, with this year's events highlighting working families, organized labor and community giving. The Labor Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Decatur, with lineup beginning at 8:30 a.m....

August 24, 2026 -A free community cruise-in aimed at promoting cancer awareness and the importance of early detection will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, in Decatur. The DMH Cares: Cruise-In for Cancer event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at 210 W. McKinley Ave. and will focus on raising awareness about screening and...

August 16, 2026 - The James Millikin Homestead will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a community event Sunday, September 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. The James Millikin Homestead Jubilee will include tours of the historic home, food vendors, live music and family activities. The afternoon's schedule includes strolling magi...

August 23, 2026 - Nominating petitions will be available beginning Tuesday, August 25, for candidates seeking election to the Richland Community College Board of Trustees. Two full six-year terms will be on the ballot in the April 6, 2027 election. The seats are currently held by Maryann Albers and Vicki Carr. Candidat...