Good morning, Decatur.

United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois is hosting Trivia Night, presented by Design-Air Heating & A/C, tomorrow at The Hall at Five-Twenty in Decatur.

Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. and participants pay a $25 entry fee with options for extra games that benefit the local United Way.

Three Decatur residents were arrested early Tuesday by the Taylorville Police Department's Community Action Team—charges include possession with intent to deliver and delivery of methamphetamine for amounts between 15 and 100 grams.

A Decatur woman mourned her mother, 55-year-old Stephanie Krohn, whose body was found strangled and set on fire in rural Macon County on April 13—after making several calls on Sunday morning, she received the only call from police that confirmed her death.

Millikin University and Illinois Central College reached an agreement on April 17 that takes effect for the 2025-26 academic year; eligible ICC graduates with an associate degree and a 2.0 GPA will be automatically accepted into a Millikin bachelor's program (allowing many to finish their degree in only two years with full‑time enrollment).

Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co on April 17 to speak about redistricting and local representation on a podcast.

HSHS Auxilery will host a two-day 'Gently Used' sale at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in the Assisi Room on April 30 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on May 1 from 7 a.m. to noon—donated items will be sold to raise funds for equipment to improve patient care.

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.

Rock Springs Ramble 5K Run/Walk

8 a.m. — Rock Springs Conservation Area — Registration details pending — Lace up for a community-friendly 5K run or walk in the scenic Rock Springs Conservation Area.