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Decatur
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Macon Co. CASA is hosting several events during April Child Abuse Prevention Month—live panel on April 22nd, cookie delivery on April 24-25, and movie showings on April 27th—to raise awareness about child abuse as it currently serves 600 children. The organization will start a training course on May 1st to recruit advocates as it expands into Christian and Moultrie counties to serve nearly 800 children. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur resident Herman Jones, 34, was fatally shot on April 12 at the intersection of Church and Leafland Street—Decatur police said the investigation is ongoing. Fox Illinois
- ➤ Macon County Coroner Michael D. Burkham confirmed that the body found on April 13 in a barn on Ridge Road was identified as Decatur resident Stephanie Krohn — 55 — and authorities are investigating her death. ABC 20
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Elizabeth Jeffery joined Byers & Co on April 15 to preview the podcast 'That's What She Said' as Elizabeth shared her life story and how she prepared for the show. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lori Kerans '85 has been named vice president for Athletics and Community Engagement at Millikin University, effective today. She led the women’s basketball team to a national title and will now guide sports programs and community partnerships at the school — drawing on nearly four decades of service. Now Decatur
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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