Area News

     The Decatur Municipal Band will be presenting its second annual Family Concert in Central Park on Monday, June 15 th at 7pm as part of their summer concert series. The concert will again feature music from popular Disney films and television shows and will be preceded by a number of activities for young people starting…

     The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois will host its 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Gala on Friday, June 19, at the Grand Palace Banquet Hall, 3253 N Brush College Rd, Decatur, at 6:30 pm., with guest speaker, Ms. Kymberly Hartfield; and Saturday, June 20, 2026, in downtown Decatur’s Central Park,      Special Guest. Zack…

New Free Community Event Designed to Help People Connect in Real Life      The Social Project, powered by the Macon County Mental Health Board, is a new free community event coming to the Decatur Civic Center on Thursday, June 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is designed to make meeting people easier, more…

       Taylorville Memorial Hospital is teaming up with local community organizations to host a free “Movie in the Park” event focused on mental health awareness at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Manners Park in Taylorville.      The family-friendly evening will feature a screening of Disney Pixar’s Inside Out, a film that explores emotions and…

     History of the Heartland is offering area residents an opportunity to own one of Decatur’s most iconic structures, the Decatur Transfer House. The limited-edition HO scale (1:87) model features its original look with a weathered boxcar red roof. The project forms one part of the celebration of the 7th annual historic preservation week produced by…

DECATUR, IL – In an effort to help community members stay cool and safe during the warmer months, a Fan Drive will be held at Walmart North on Friday, May 15, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Community members are encouraged to donate new box fans during this time.      Donations will also be accepted at…

     History Happens in Decatur, IL!! History of the Heartland is sponsoring their sixth annual Living Legends event on Thursday, May 21 at Doherty’s in Downtown Decatur. The event is in the back room and doors will open at 5:30pm and event will begin at 6pm.      It is free, and the public IS encouraged to attend.…

     Warrensburg Latham High School will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, May 8 at 425 N North Street, inside Donor Bus      To donate, please contact Stephanie Thien at (217) 672-3531 or visit www.bloodcenter.org…

     The City is currently running a short survey to get feedback about residential garbage and recycling service. Questions relate to garbage and recycling collection as well as the current bulk pickup offering. This is for all Decatur residential customers. The survey is on their website and direct link is https://www.decaturil.gov/FormCenter/Economic-and-Community-Development-15/Residential-Garbage-and-Recycling-Survey-78

     The Macon County Supervisor of Assessments, Kim Fowler, wants to remind everyone who has the Persons with Disabilities Homestead Exemption or the Veterans with Disabilities Homestead Exemption that the deadline to file your annual renewal is December 31st.      If you haven’t renewed it this year, please bring in your proof of disability dated for 2026…