October 12, 2026 - Decatur Rotary Club #180 is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grant Program, providing funding for local projects and initiatives that benefit Decatur and the surrounding community. Applications are open now through November 30th. Eligible nonprofit organizations, schools and other commun...

Following the closure of Oasis Day and Resource Center, this guide brings together known community resources for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Decatur, Illinois. Services include emergency shelter, food, showers, laundry, housing assistance, medical care, mental health services, crisis sup...

October 12, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation District will host its annual Treat Trail at Rock Springs Conservation Area on Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th from 5 to 8 p.m. The event invites families to put on their Halloween costumes and bring their treat bags for an evening of activities at Rock S...

October 12, 2026 - Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is calling on community organizations, churches and the leadership of Heritage Behavioral Health to help address the needs of people experiencing homelessness following Heritage's announcement of the permanent closure of the Oasis Day Center. During a Monday press conf...

October 12, 2026 - Decatur Community Dance is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its all-local production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Ballet this December. The holiday classic combines Tchaikovsky's music with traditional ballet choreography and features local dancers and talent. Performances are set for December ...

October 12, 2026 - Macon County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste for free during a one-day Illinois EPA collection event on Saturday, October 24. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Progress City, East Sixth Progress Street in Decatur. Pre-registration is req...

October 11, 2026 - The 52nd annual Decatur Park District's Turkey Trot will take place Saturday, November 21st at Fairview Park, offering several race options for runners and walkers. The event includes a 5K, 10K and half marathon, all beginning at 9 a.m., along with a half-mile Turkey Tot Trot for children 12 and youn...

October 11, 2026 - Families throughout the Decatur area are invited to the second annual Pumpkins & Praise trunk-or-treat event hosted by The Salvation Army Tuesday, October 27th. The family-friendly event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center parking lot, 229 West Main Street. The evening...

October 11, 2026 - Illinois deer hunters will have a new option for testing harvested deer for chronic wasting disease during the 2026 fall hunting season. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will offer free mail-in sampling kits that allow hunters to collect lymph node samples from harvested deer and send the...

October 11, 2026 - The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging residents to check their measles vaccination status and get vaccinated if needed as measles cases increase across the country. IDPH reports 23 confirmed measles cases in Illinois so far in 2026, including 16 connected to an outbreak in Douglas and Mo...