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Decatur
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Mayor Moore Wolfe named Clay Gerhard Citizen of the Year at the Regional Chamber Awards on Wednesday evening after recognizing his heroism last year when he helped a mother and her two boys escape a stalled, smoking vehicle. Gerhard is the Executive Director of the Park District. Decatur Tribune
- ➤ Byers & Co released a podcast on Mar. 26 that recalls Decatur's community effort to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. The recording honors local support during a critical time. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Millikin University launched an accelerated online elementary education program for transfer students and nontraditional learners on March 26 — the program offers flexible eight-week courses and classroom internships for grades one through six that lead to multiple paths for teacher licensure. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On March 26, Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology in Decatur added new EKG equipment (costing about $21,500) funded by the Decatur Memorial Foundation to improve heart testing and reduce patient wait times. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Tupper's podcast released March 26 previewed the Illini Sweet 16 matchup with Houston and shared MLB Opening Day details — a sports update for local fans. Now Decatur
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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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