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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Maroa welcomes Early on Main — a new breakfast and lunch spot from Marcos Fuentes, owner of Smack'n Tacos — set to open Tuesday, May 19 at the Community Building on Main. Fuentes also plans to launch the Holy Guacamoly Taco Truck in Decatur to serve Mexican favorites. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dementia Friendly Decatur offers a special matinee at Lincoln Square Theater for seniors to enjoy social interaction and engaging entertainment. The event encourages older community members to remain active and connected through a lively cultural outing. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are invited to join the STEAM festival in Decatur this May as the Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39 partners with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to offer fun learning opportunities — from science to art. Fox Illinois
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Police Department has added two new K9 pups (Ivan and Rudy) to its team; they will begin an 18-month training program focused on basic obedience and detection today. Fox Illinois
- ➤ Due to a water main break, several areas in Decatur have been placed under a boil order until further notice. Residents north of East North Fork and south of William Street, east of North Country Club Road, and around North Glendale and North Excelsior can call (217-875-5704) for details. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois House passed House Bill 4207 — which mandates most health insurance plans to cover coronary calcium scans for residents aged 40 and older starting in 2028 — and the measure now moves to the Senate for further review. Decatur Radio
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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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