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Monday, March 2nd, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Macon County Conservation District held its 60th anniversary trivia night fundraiser on March 1 featuring six rounds on local nature and history; teams paying $80 per table competed for a trophy and prize—proceeds funded educational programs.  Now Decatur

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Decatur will pick up debris removed from Lake Decatur for properties with lake rights during low lake levels. Residents should place items at the curb to schedule pickup by calling lake services (217-424-2837).  WAND

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Pirate & Princess Party

    10-11 a.m. — Forsyth Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy games, crafts, and treats while dressed as your favorite pirate or princess.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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  • 2026 PBA Illinois Classic

    3-5 p.m. — Victory Lanes - Decatur — Contact for spectator passes — Experience thrilling bowling with PBA legends at this exciting tournament.

    Sun, 3/15/26

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  • The Music of Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Rings of Power

    4-8 p.m. — Kirkland Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting performance featuring the iconic scores from beloved fantasy films.

    Fri, 3/27/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Have strong opinions, weakly held.

~ Marc Andreessen

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