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Decatur
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 24, 2026, Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank and Doug Warren of the Early Bird Kiwanis Club joined Byers & Co to discuss Decatur Kiwanis Kite Day and local initiatives. They emphasized the bank’s investment in community organizations. Now Decatur
- ➤ Lauren Young previewed Pharmacy Facts with Friends on March 24 at Byers and Co (featuring the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce and State Senator Doris Turner) while sharing local pharmacy insights. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur will host the 170th Annual Macon County Fair from June 1 — 7 at the Fairgrounds on N. Westlawn Ave. The fair now adds two extra days for grandstand events including Bayker Blankenship’s concert on Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co on Mar. 24 to preview the Big Spring Sale, Brew Run, bike riding, and new spring products. The podcast gives listeners a detailed look at what to expect. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Old King's Orchard Community Center has launched a driver’s ed program to help residents earn licenses by offering classes for teens, young adults, and individuals needing to reinstate privileges. Leaders say the course removes employment barriers and includes a tiered payment system (ensuring cost isn’t an issue). WAND
- ➤ ADM awarded scholarships on Mar. 24 to 10 Richland Community College students—recognized on Feb. 18—for their work in carbon sequestration. The company will host a Carbon Capture and Storage Learning Day on Thursday, Mar. 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the National Sequestration Education Center. Now Decatur
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Decatur held a prescribed burn near Oakley at its sediment storage basin, east of Lake Decatur, from March 23 to March 24 to reduce invasive species and wildfire risk; professionals managed the burn at 6705 Angle Crossing Road with measures to limit smoke drifting near homes. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers reintroduced legislation to form a prescription drug affordability board that will review high-cost medications causing patient challenges. House Bill 1443 passed the Healthcare Availability and Accessibility Committee on Tuesday night (8-4 vote) and now heads to the House floor for further debate. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Tupper discussed how the Illini women’s loss in the NCAA tournament related to the upcoming men’s matchup and shared MLB Opening Day news from the Cubs and Cardinals on March 24, 2026. Now Decatur
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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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Dixon's Violin Performance
6:50-10:50 p.m. — Decatur Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the world’s premier visionary violinist like never before.
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