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...

May 27, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation Foundation will host the second annual Wine in the Wild fundraising event on Saturday, June 13 at Woodbine Farm outside Dalton City. This year's event also marks the Foundation's 45th anniversary and will highlight ongoing conservation efforts across Macon County. Guests wil...

May 27, 2026 - This summer, Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations is inviting students to step away from passive screen time and into a world of creativity, invention, and hands-on learning with its 2026 Summer Camp Series. Running throughout June and July in Decatur, Thinkwell's camps are designed for students in grades 4-...

May 27, 2026 - Fans of vintage design, retro style, and mid-century modern décor will have the chance to step back in time next month during a new summer exhibit at the Madden Arts Center. The Decatur Area Arts Council's "Form & Function: A Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule" will open with a public r...

May 27, 2026 - Decatur Public Schools District 61 and the Decatur Education Association have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that will remain in effect through 2029. District officials announced the agreement following approval during the Decatur Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. The contract cov...