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Sunday, April 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.

CRIME NEWS

  • Police responded at North Church Street and West Leafland Avenue on Saturday evening after a neighbor reported hearing a single shot+and authorities have not provided further details+as the investigation continues.  WAND
  • Police were at the intersection of North Church Street and West Leafland Avenue — a neighbor said one shot was fired on Saturday evening — and have given no further details — as the investigation is ongoing —.  WAND

HEALTH NEWS

  • ImpactLife, the primary blood supplier for area hospitals, will host upcoming blood drives in Decatur—this effort will support hospital blood supplies—and residents are urged to donate soon.  Herald & Review

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • True Blue Challenge

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

    Wed, 4/30/25

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  • Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists Plant Sale

    9 AM – 2 PM — Macon County Fair & Event Facilities — Free entry — Explore a variety of plants including annuals, perennials, houseplants, and more at this community plant sale.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • Decatur Craft Beer Festival 2025

    7 PM – 4 PM — Decatur IL Central Park — Tickets on sale soon — Enjoy a variety of local brews at Central Park in Downtown Decatur.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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  • Boots On The Ground Country/Urban Line Dancing Party

    7 p.m. — 12 a.m. — 400 E Eldorado St, Decatur, IL — Ages 21+ — Dust off those boots and hit the dance floor for an exciting night of country and urban line dancing with a live tutorial.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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