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Decatur
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Young Adults Moving 4 Success (YAMS) is offering Decatur youth safe events and mentorship opportunities. The group hosted a teen night at Skywalker Gym and plans a summer kickball league to strengthen community ties. WAND
- ➤ Community leaders and families have joined with CREW, a blend of local groups planning a long-overdue safety program to reduce gun violence. The coalition aims to build stronger support for teens and young adults with quarterly planning sessions over the next five years. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local high school and junior high choirs may perform with Foreigner at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Aug. 4. To enter, record a performance and email a link by April 1; the winning choir (up to 25 kids and 2 chaperones) will be named on May 8 and receive $500. Fox Illinois
- ➤ Matthew Flaten of Millikin University previewed upcoming shows at Kirkland Fine Arts Center in an interview with Byers & Co on March 18. The events include the Decatur Park District’s production of Matilda the Musical Jr. and musical tributes featuring The Lord of the Rings and Hans Zimmer. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Food truck owners in Decatur are coping with rising gas and diesel prices as fuel and propane costs increase. KLC Creations owner Kaylin Cohn said that higher generator and truck fuel expenses will likely drive her annual costs above $1,000—adding strain on local mobile businesses. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 18, Clay Gerhard discussed the Park District’s $10.3M senior activity center plan and upcoming community events at Byers & Co, including Best of Winter Stock, the Scovill Zoo Easter egg hunt, and new Devon shows. The project is expected to offer seniors more engagement opportunities. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and Dr. Mohit Ajmeri joined Byers & Co to discuss his path to Memorial and his focus on building lasting patient relationships. The podcast recorded on March 18 is now available for local listeners. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Bears will host a fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, at the Decatur Conference Center + Hotel from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., offering live music, dinner sales, a silent auction, and team meet and greet to support the new semi-professional football team. ABC 20
- ➤ Decatur Bears will host a fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The day-long event will feature live music, food, games, and a chance to meet players, coaches, and vendors to support the local semi professional team. Fox Illinois
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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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Heartache Tonight - Tribute to The Eagles
7-10 p.m. — Lincoln Square Theater — Get your tickets fast for a tribute to The Eagles featuring all their greatest hits.
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