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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Park District will host the 2025 Senior Olympic style Games from April 28 through May 2 at several locations in Decatur. Adults aged 50 to 99 will compete in events (including mini golf, table tennis, pickleball, basketball, bowling, and golf) with a $10 fee per event, and the games will conclude with a closing ceremony on May 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Scovill Park West Activity Center. Now Decatur
- ➤ United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois will host a trivia night on Saturday, April 19th at The Hall at Five-Twenty in Decatur. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m.—teams of up to eight players join for a $25 entry fee with options for an All-In Pack and extra beads and tickets, and all proceeds benefit United Way locally. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 24 at around 9 a.m. Decatur Police asked for public help in finding a suspect after a parked red Jeep Cherokee was robbed near Macon and Monroe Streets — surveillance footage shows the suspect is a Black male of average build wearing a gray jacket over a bright yellow shirt and dark pants. WCIA
- ➤ Mt. Zion High School and the police warned parents and students about the Senior Assassin game — which uses the Splashin app to have players 'stalk' and shoot each other with water guns for a prize — and stressed the game must not be played on school property or during school hours as it could lead to safety risks and calls to 911. ABC 20
- ➤ Decatur police will increase ticketing for distracted driving during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month — drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel may face fines as part of a coordinated effort with more than 200 agencies to enhance road safety. Herald & Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Midwest Toy and Comic Fest will be held at the Decatur Civic Center on April 12—13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The event will feature over 100 vendor booths, video game and costume contests with door prizes, a silent charity auction benefiting Dove Inc, free admission for children on Family Day and special guests including actor Don Gibb and voice actor Ryan Drummond. Now Decatur
- ➤ Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announced that The Band Perry featuring special guest The Henningsens will perform a homecoming show on July 27 as part of the season ticket package—tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 2 with prices ranging from $25 to $50 plus fees. Now Decatur
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Midwest Toy & Comic Fest Decatur 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Decatur Civic Center — $5 at the door — A family-friendly convention featuring toys and comics for all ages.
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Molly Hatchet Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Lincoln Square Theater — $18-$75 — Experience the iconic Southern rock sounds of Molly Hatchet blending rock, blues, country, and gospel.
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Blain’s Farm & Fleet 70th Anniversary Celebration
9 a.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Check for details on savings — Celebrate 70 years of community service with fun demos, giveaways, and a chance to win a UTV.
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True Blue Challenge
12 AM – 12 AM — Kirkland Fine Arts Center — Support our students — Celebrate Millikin University with a fundraising challenge for scholarships.
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