Daily
Decatur
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Festival of Spring will return Saturday, Apr. 25 at Rock Springs Conservation Area, offering bird banding, guided hikes and live raptor shows. Sponsored by the Decatur Area Audubon Society, the event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with most activities free. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A student from Maroa-Forsyth High School was named a Top 10 Section President by the Illinois FFA on April 5. Gehrig Bunselmeyer will be honored later this year at the state convention and attend the Premier 20 Leadership Conference in Bloomington. Now Decatur
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials reminded residents to call 811 before outdoor digging as part of Safe Digging Month on April 5. Excavators must contact the free service at least three business days in advance — a measure designed to prevent utility damage and fines — to follow state safety rules. 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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