Good morning, Decatur.

Officials announced Monday that County Highway 24—also known as Reas Bridge Road—near Lake Decatur was closed due to a sinkhole at a bridge and it was expected to reopen later Monday.

Illinois gas prices fell 8.4 cents per gallon over the past week—averaging $3.39 from a GasBuddy survey of 4,378 stations.

They remain 15.6 cents above last month’s average—yet 57.3 cents below the same time last year.

Decatur city officials announced a prescribed burn will take place in a city-owned natural area between Lake Shore Drive and the water’s edge south of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive during the week of April 14—April 18, with the southern lane of eastbound Lake Shore Drive closed for about 20—30 minutes. The burn, conducted by trained professionals, is planned to reduce invasive species and promote native plant growth while safety measures keep smoke effects to a minimum.

On April 14th, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined guest host Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers and Co — discussing city council business, increasing opportunities for women and sharing positive community stories.

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.

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.

True Blue Challenge

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

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.

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.

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.