Good morning, Decatur.

Kroger’s Mt Zion stand rolled out the new Panther Spice popcorn mix, made with input from Eisenhower High School students on January 14.

The mix, featuring bold flavors like 5 Alarm Cheddar, White Cheddar, and Sweet Chili, is now available at the store.

Best-selling rapper Lil' Kim will perform at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater soon in Decatur as announced by the venue, with further details to follow.

DMH CEO Tanya Andricks, SIU Bariatric Surgeon Dr. James Feimster and Andrea Hinton APRN preview an upcoming community education event on weight loss surgery and bariatric options to improve quality of life—recorded on Jan.

14, the podcast is now available to listeners.

Decatur Public Schools will restart its Roadmap 2030 process later in January as the committee meets to finalize a building plan—aiming to improve local school facilities.

Clay Gerhard previewed upcoming programming for kids during a podcast on January 14, discussing planned events at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center, Dessert with a Side of Heart and Soul, and Devon (details were shared by the Decatur Park District).

Millikin Men's Basketball coach Kramer Soderberg and student athletes Lane Thomann and Tionne Spates Jr. discussed the team's early success and conference challenges on January 14 at Byers and Co, emphasizing Millikin as a top choice for students.

Strings of the Heart: Candlelit Valentine’s Concert & Dinner

7-9:30 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center & Hotel — Cost varies — Enjoy a romantic evening of live strings and a curated dinner in a candlelit atmosphere.