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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co on March 16 to discuss winter weather, Millikin bonds, sports, and Soy City Buzz in a podcast (available for streaming now). Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur Park District will host its annual Critter Egg Hunt at Scovill Zoo on April 4, with egg hunt heats for children at 1:40, 1:55, and 2:10 p.m. and a special needs heat at 1:20 p.m. Call Scovill Zoo (217-421-7435) for more details. Now Decatur
- ➤ Veterans Recognition of Central Illinois will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day on Saturday, March 28 at the Decatur Civic Center, honoring service from the Vietnam War era with a keynote by John S. Raschke, music+food, and veterans resource booths. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On March 16, Sydney Pottala and Michael Clary joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett and Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday as part of Decatur’s CEO program; they discussed their personal businesses and previewed an upcoming Business Expo event. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brynn Hanson from Doherty’s joined co-hosts & Megan Breheny-Bennett and Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday on March 16 to discuss planned St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the restaurant. The podcast provided details for local listeners. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Juanita Morris spoke with Byers & Co on March 16 about her students' progress and the graduations of her children. She highlighted these milestones in a discussion that underscored her role in education. Now Decatur
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ City, Water and Light Power is recognizing Fix a Leak Week, which runs from March 16 to 22, to help customers reduce water waste. Homeowners are advised to check for leaks + tighten faucets to potentially lower their bills by 10%. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Council on Monday approved nearly $400K in contracts to renovate the former Wee Folks building on Orchard Street for a new 24-hour daycare. Local specialists including an electrician and architect will complete the work (opening date still to be announced). WAND
- ➤ Decatur Public Transit launched its new contactless fare system March 16 — enabling mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards and online account management — to ease bus rides while still accepting cash fares during the transition. The platform will support future improvements including paratransit services. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur City Council approved the new transit service Operation Uplift on Monday evening to serve Lindsey Life’s adult daycare. The city will use a para-transit vehicle on South Franklin Road + track rides and invoice the facility each month. WAND
- ➤ Decatur approved a $53M revenue bond deal for Millikin University upgrades to athletic facilities, staff housing and parking areas. The university is solely responsible for repayment and any legal fees (if incurred), ensuring no burden on taxpayers. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, March 16, Aric Lee joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett and Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to discuss the March Madness tournament and Illini Basketball. Now Decatur
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