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Saturday, April 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Decatur's Farm and Fleet marked 40 years when the CEO traveled from Janesville to honor the store and its team in Decatur — a milestone celebrating the store's enduring commitment to the community.  Herald & Review

SPORTS NEWS

  • On April 3, Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to discuss the excitement over the Illini reaching the NCAA Final Four and share insights on the team's rich history. Her interview highlighted her deep Illini fandom.  Now Decatur
  • On April 3, Mark Tupper shared his insights on what the Fighting Illini would need to win their Final Four matchup + UConn in a podcast that set an upbeat tone for local fans. His analysis focused on key strategies and team spirit.  Now Decatur

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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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.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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