Good morning, Decatur.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

True Blue Challenge

12 AM – 12 AM — Kirkland Fine Arts Center — Support our students — Celebrate Millikin University with a fundraising challenge for scholarships.