July 13, 2026 - State Representative Regan Deering says more than 100 boxes of donated diapers and wipes have been distributed to family resource centers across the 88th House District following a community diaper drive held this spring in partnership with the Macon County Farm Bureau. The donations, collected during a...

July 13, 2026 - Baseball fans can celebrate Decatur's rich baseball history during a special "Way Back Wednesday" event Wednesday evening at Millikin University's Workman Field before the Decatur Bean Ballers take on Lafayette. Hosted by History of the Heartland, activities begin when gates open at 5:30 p.m. ...

July 12, 2026 - The Macon County Clerk's Office has begun mailing new voter identification cards to residents affected by changes to certain polling locations. The updated voter ID cards include the voter's new polling location. Officials are asking voters to review their cards before the election to confirm where they...

July 12, 2026 - Millikin University's Master of Science in Athletic Training Program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or CAATE. The accreditation confirms the program meets national academic and clinical standards and allows graduates to immediately qualify...

July 12, 2026 - The Decatur Civic Center parking lot will host what organizers are calling Decatur's largest one-day garage sale on Saturday, July 25. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beneath the Civic Center's solar canopies and will feature hundreds of vendors selling a variety of items, including furn...

Start your engines and your mornings with Cars & Coffee 2026-a high-energy series bringing together car enthusiasts, community organizations, and local supporters for a great cause. Now through October, join us from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at locations across Decatur for a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where you can...

July 12, 2026 - Scovill Zoo will open its gates for an adults-only evening experience with its upcoming Sip & Stroll event on Friday, July 31. This will be the last Sip and Stroll of the season. The event, open to guests 21 and older, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., giving attendees an opportunity to explore the ...

July 9, 2026 - The Salvation Army of Decatur will host its first annual Red Kettle Car Show on Saturday, July 11, bringing together classic cars, modern vehicles and community members to support local outreach programs. The family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 229 W. Main Street....

July 8, 2026- The City of Decatur and the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) are inviting residents to volunteer in their neighborhoods during the inaugural Community Impact Days, scheduled for July 17-19. The three-day initiative encourages residents to take part in projects that help improve neighborhoods...

July 8, 2026 - Crossing Healthcare is once again hosting its annual Ready, Set, School clinics to help families complete required school health screenings and immunizations before the start of the 2026-27 school year. The clinics are designed to make it easier for busy families to meet Illinois school health requiremen...