October 8, 2026 - The Governor Richard James Oglesby Mansion in Decatur will host a special presentation Saturday, October 10th, as part of the Ogen Historic Speaker Series. Mikito Muroya will present "Uncle Dick: Richard Oglesby, a Governor, General, Senator, and Traveler" at 2 p.m. in the mansion's parlor. ...

October 8, 2026 - The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV program has completed more than 62,000 transactions at events across the state since January 2023. The program has held more than 1,700 events, providing driver and vehicle services in communities outside traditional DMV facilities. According to the Secreta...

October 8, 2026 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of Education Business Luncheon Tuesday, November 10th, bringing together area business leaders and education leaders to discuss the future of education in the region. The luncheon will feature Dr. Nichole Moody of Decatur Public Schoo...

October 8, 2026 - Families who still need to complete school physicals, immunizations or lead testing have a final upcoming opportunity at the Macon County Health Department. Illinois requires proof of physical exams and immunizations for students entering Pre-K, kindergarten, sixth grade, ninth grade or who are new to...

October 8, 2026 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will host its 19th annual Lead Like a Girl celebration on Wednesday, October 21st at 6 p.m. at the Country Club of Decatur. Formerly known as Diamonds & Desserts, the annual event recognizes an outstanding woman in the Decatur and Macon County community for her lead...

October 8, 2026 -Heritage Behavioral Health Center says it will sunset its Oasis program after more than 26 years of providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. During an announcement, Mary Garrison, President and CEO of Heritage Behavioral Health Center, emphasized that the decis...

October 8, 2026- The Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe charging habits during Fire Prevention Week, October 4th through 10th. This year's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower," focusing on the safe use of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in...

October 7, 2026 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will host its 11th annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope on Saturday, October 10th, bringing families and community members together to remember babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. Activities begin at 9 a.m. at Nelson Park Pavilion Number 2, foll...

October 7, 2026 - Millikin University will welcome Comedy Dance Chicago for a special performance at 2 p.m. October 10 at Albert Taylor Theatre. The performance will feature three Millikin School of Theatre and Dance alumni: Justin Kimball '21, Hannah Magy '23 and Britt-Marie Sivertsen '10. Comedy Dance Chicago combine...

October 7, 2026 - Boo at the Zoo returns to Scovill Zoo this October, giving families several chances to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, costumes and plenty of decorations. The event is scheduled for October 16th and 17th, October 22nd through the 24th, and October 29th through Halloween on October 31st. Ch...