Good morning, Decatur.

Dove Inc’s Retired and Senior Volunteering Program that supports over 300 volunteers risks losing its funding if federal grants are not renewed by March 31; state funds will run out in June.

A community discussion (Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church) will address the issue.

Contemporary Christian trio CAIN and special guest Reeves will perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on August 8.

Public tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at devonamphitheater.com.

The City of Decatur and Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce are hosting MLK Day events, including a student art exhibit at Gallery 37 on Jan.

15, a march from Mueller Park on Jan. 17 at 9:30 a.m., a gala on Jan. 18 and a church service on Jan. 19.

On Jan. 13, Dale Colee previewed the Pharmacy Facts with Friends podcast with Byers & Co where he discussed the Brass Horn sale and wellness opportunities by the Park District.

The episode invites listeners to learn more through the podcast now.

Between fall 2024 and fall 2025, the University of Illinois Extension provided nutrition education at eight Decatur Public Schools with a grant from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation — families learned balanced meal skills by matching MyPlate groups and practicing food math during festivals and open houses.

Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation explained new adult and student scholarships + a teacher grant program in an interview with Byers and Co on Jan.

13, highlighting efforts to streamline application processes.

Lake Decatur is four feet below normal as drought conditions persist since August.

City water official Robert Weil expects normal precipitation to restore water levels in two to three months.

Weiss Realty announced that 2500 North Commerce Park is selected to join the Illinois Accelerated Site Assessment Program for faster site development, offering data center, advanced manufacturing and logistics opportunities near major highways and the Decatur Airport.