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Decatur
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 9, United Way’s Debbie Bogle met with Byers & Co to detail the planned Power of the Purse event that will raise money for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (shared on a podcast). Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Original Big Blue – a documentary on James Millikin's legacy – will be shown in Decatur later this month to mark the homestead's 150th anniversary and the university's 125th, with a screening at the Albert Taylor Theatre at Shilling Hall on April 29 at 6 p.m. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new D.A.R.E. pilot program is underway at Johns Hill Magnet School, where SRO Dru Larson is teaching fifth graders about risks, consequences and decision-making in 10 lessons — the program also features a D.A.R.E. box for anonymous questions and will expand after the pilot phase. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former mayor Paul Osborne discussed the future direction of the community during an interview with Byers & Co on April 9, focusing on the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and upcoming municipal elections. Now Decatur
- ➤ On April 9, Alexi Giannoulias warned residents about scam texts and phone calls claiming unpaid tolls — threatening fines, license suspension, or legal action if payment is not made. Authorities urged everyone to ignore suspicious links and report such messages. Now Decatur
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials approved abatements for a new apartment development at the former site of the Decatur Rehabilitation and Health Care Center today to help ease the local housing shortage. The project is expected to begin construction soon. Herald & Review
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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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