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Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Angela Foulke from Decatur Family YMCA previewed Try the Y Day — a fundraiser at Qdoba that features camp registrations and job openings — during a podcast with Byers & Co on Mar. 27. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Nicole Bateman from the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to recap the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit and discuss local innovation and Ag Innovation Day. The podcast offered insight into emerging biotech efforts in the community. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin & Gladys Valentin from the Social Emotional Learning Academy joined Byers & Co on March 27 to share how they meet student needs and what sets their team apart in a recent podcast. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur Christian School junior Tyler Skelley won the high school division of the 'What America Means to Me' art contest, sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. His winning entry brings local attention to emerging artistic talent in our schools. Herald & Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Fire Department will flush about 1,200 fire hydrants with the Decatur Water Department in April; tests will run Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Temporary discoloration may occur, so residents should run water until it clears. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Tupper discussed the Illini win over Houston and the B1G10 teams advancing to the Elite 8 during a podcast on Mar. 27. His analysis offered local sports fans insight into the season's unfolding strategies. 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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