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Decatur
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clay Gerhard from the Park District previewed upcoming spring and summer events on an April 8 podcast with Byers (including Daughter Play Night, DISC Summer Day Camp, Kite Day, Zoo Open, Overlook Adventure season passes and Devon shows). Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, 2026, Morgan Reckamp from Millikin University (winner of the prestigious Hollis Prize Competition) joined Matthew Flaten and Byers & Co to discuss her achievement. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Memorial Hospital held a flag raising ceremony on April 8 to honor organ donors and their families during National Donate Life Month; Tanya Andricks and Amber Vest joined Byers & Co to discuss the significance of organ donation. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Tupper reported on April 8 that Millikin University hired Tom Noonan as its new head basketball coach — a step expected to boost team performance. 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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