Area News

     The Decatur Sister Cities Committee invites the public to a special event on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM in Central Park, Downtown Decatur, near the Transfer House on the northeast corner. This event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Decatur’s sister city relationship with Seevetal, Germany, and will feature a visit from 22…

     God’s Shelter of Love has announced the Blue Jean Ball, an evening dedicated to celebrating hope, friendship, and community while supporting the vital work they do for women and children in need. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 1 Bachrach Ct., Decatur, IL.…

     Gallery 510 Art & Framing announces our annual juried fine art exhibit “The October National” opening Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Madden Arts Center.      This year, they are displaying the artwork of 32 artists across 18 different states.      The opening reception and award ceremony is Friday, October 3rd, 2025 from 5:00pm – 7pm. The…

The Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur is once again selling peanuts, both as a fundraiser to help support 40 plus community programs, but also as a way to say “Thank You” to members of the Armed Forces, and to area First Responders, including police, fire, and ambulance personnel. Last year, the club forwarded 325…

Warrensburg, IL –  Barclay Public Library is proud to mark 80 years of service to the community with a special Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The celebration will feature displays highlighting the library’s rich history and pay tribute to its founder, Mrs. Pyrle Barclay. Guests can also enjoy…

$75,000 Donation to RCC Foundation Establishes Multiyear Scholarship Program Decatur, IL – Tallgrass, a national energy infrastructure company, is donating $75,000 to the Richland Community College Foundation to create a scholarship for Engineering Technology students. The gift will expand the company’s Tallgrass Tech program to fund scholarships over the next five years in Richland Community…

Unlock the secrets of home preserving with this free University of Illinois Extension workshop and transform your garden and farmer’s market produce into delicious jams, pickles, fruit leather, and more. Preserve at Home will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 at South Macon Public Library, 451 W. Glenn St. Participants will learn essential…

  The Evening MBA (17-month) and Accelerated (12-month) programs are accepting applications now. DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University is currently accepting applications for its two innovative hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs: the Evening MBA Program, starting in January (application deadline: December 1), and the Accelerated MBA Program, starting in June (application deadline: May…

     Friday, September 12th at The Decatur Family YMCA, Memory Keeper’s Chorus will gather to begin the third year of rehearsals, concerts, and performances in the community. The joy of singing together began in the fall of 2023 with nine singers living with dementia, six family members and five singing volunteers. Since the fall of 2023…

Decatur, IL – The Ripple Foundation is cementing the legacy of a local man beloved in the automotive community through fully endowing their scholarship for automotive students at Richland Community College. The CDR Tool Scholarship is named after Christopher David Ripple – who was well known for his work through the family business, Ripple’s Auto…