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Decatur
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rock and Gem Show runs April 18 to 19 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel with rock and mineral exhibits and kids’ activities. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Admission is $4, free for veterans and kids 12 and under.) Now Decatur
- ➤ Yesterday, nearly 40 ADM employees volunteered at the Northeast Community Fund food pantry to pack meals for the Easter Market that supported families in Decatur and Macon County. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Russell Dickerson, a multi-platinum country artist, will perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Sunday, Sept. 6 as part of the annual 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 2 on the venue website + fees apply. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur high school seniors can apply for Lindsey’s Literary Scholarship, a $500 award created by poet Anastasia Lindsey to honor her late grandfather. Entries, limited to 50, must include original work by April 1, with the winner announced in May and funds distributed to the school in August. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations will host a free public safety panel at the Decatur Public Library on Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Local officials including the fire chief, police chief, and sheriff will answer community questions and offer door prizes—two NOAA weather radios. Now Decatur
- ➤ Dr. Juanita Morris from the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute and DMH VP of Emergency Management & Safety, Ben Wooten, joined Byers & Co on Monday, Mar. 30 to discuss increased public safety training and changes in modern safety concerns. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will host a free open house on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Surgery Family Lounge where locals can tour the new Center for Advanced Surgery, see state-of-the-art suites, and learn about the hospital’s $90 million renovation. Decatur Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the Illini’s Final Four matchup against UConn in Indianapolis will be expensive, with nosebleed seats starting at $450 and lower-level tickets exceeding $8,000; many fans (including alum Doug Smith) plan to watch from home as Illinois leads ticket demand ahead of tipoff at 5:09 p.m. Saturday. Fox Illinois
- ➤ Mark Tupper discussed the emotional impact of the Illini's Elite 8 win and reflected on how the team and UConn evolved since their earlier matchup on March 30 (via his podcast). Now Decatur
- ➤ Kevin Breheny joined Byers and Co on March 30 to discuss weekend wins for the Illini + Cardinals and preview Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. The podcast offers local sports insights before the new week. 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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