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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Aly Delatte of the Decatur Parks Foundation joined Byers & Co to discuss their Scovill Zoo Endowment Fund partnership while explaining how a state program allowed donors to support local non-profits with tax benefits. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Theatre 7 presents Serving Up Love: A Buffet of Songs (a musical cabaret with a buffet dinner) from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15 at The Hall at 520 East North Street in Decatur. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets cost $40, available online by 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8. Now Decatur
- ➤ Heart & Soul Has Talent is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Scovill Banquet Facility, where a dessert buffet, talent show and concert by the Heart & Soul Choir will celebrate creative family-friendly performances, with $15 admission through the Decatur Park District. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Public Schools board heard a report from Business Information Services showing enrollment challenges as an aging population, limited housing, and fewer jobs hinder growth — private schools now offer tough competition. Demographer Preston Smith recommended redistricting and workforce development with city leaders to help attract new families. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 27, Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to preview upcoming races like the Frost Fifty and Valentine’s Day Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast benefiting Millikin University Track and Field; he also discussed new shoes, Skyscraper Live & F1 racing. Now Decatur
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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.
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