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Decatur
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country artists Joe Nichols and Rodney Atkins will perform Aug. 7 at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur. Farm Bureau members can join a presale on March 16 at 10 a.m., with general tickets beginning March 25 at 10 a.m. (ticket prices range from $39 to $79). ABC 20
- ➤ An exhibit honoring artist Karen Gahlon Shiman will run from Mar. 7 through Mar. 23 at the Decatur Area Arts Council (with a portion of sales supporting the council) and an opening reception is scheduled on Mar. 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Richland Community College Foundation delivered 505 copies of James and the Giant Peach to Decatur Public Schools on March 5 for Read Across America Day, and students will visit Richland for a stage adaptation on March 27 (space remains for 60 more attendees). Now Decatur
- ➤ Byers & Co hosted the 31st annual St. Teresa Mega Raffle Kickoff yesterday at St Teresa High School to raise funds for the school’s educational mission and 160th anniversary celebration. Tickets were $160 each and only 5,000 were available through sttmega.com or by phone. Now Decatur
- ➤ TCCI Manufacturing opened its Clean Energy Workforce Academy Thursday at its 22nd Street facility, where Richland Community College students receive hands-on classroom training alongside TCCI professionals producing electric + hybrid vehicles. The program aims to equip students with practical clean energy skills for the growing industrial workforce. WAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent rains raised Lake Decatur's water level by over a foot since Tuesday, and city officials expect fewer mandatory water restrictions as they plan to evaluate improvements for future droughts (city water manager Robert Weil recalled similar measures after past droughts). WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois lawmakers are pushing new bills to improve care for menopause — one proposal would let a perimenopause course count toward bias training while another plan would ban extra insurance hurdles for approved treatments. The Senate may vote on these proposals before the March 13 deadline. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts warn that rural areas in central Illinois face a growing maternal healthcare shortage, leaving many families hours from local labor and delivery services. Experts say hospitals struggle to cover fixed costs because of low patient volume and geographic challenges (including transportation and language barriers). WAND
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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.
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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.
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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.
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