Daily
Decatur
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scovill Zoo is inviting adults to volunteer for the 2026 season. Training will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Zoo Education Center (71 South Country Club Road) and requires participants to pass a background check. Now Decatur
- ➤ Kroger’s Route 36 location now offers the Braves Bundle popcorn mix—a creation by Mt Zion teachers and students featuring Churro, Toffee, and White Cheddar—following Eisenhower High’s Panther Spice mix, with both blends available for purchase today. Now Decatur
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urged residents to check the ICash website for unclaimed funds in honor of National Unclaimed Property Day. He said one in four searchers typically finds missing money — and the state has improved the claims process with online services. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ongoing extreme winter weather has increased fire and carbon monoxide risks, so Illinois fire officials advise residents to keep heat sources three feet away from combustibles and install working alarms as nearly 10,000 CO-related calls occurred in 2024—residents should inspect heating systems and plan for emergencies. Now Decatur
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
About Daily Decatur
Welcome to the Daily Decatur, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Decatur, Illinois community. If you like the Daily Decatur, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Decatur.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Decatur and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Decatur
A free Decatur community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailydecatur.com/sitemap