Good morning, Decatur.

The American Rabbit Breeders Association held its spring nationals at the Decatur Civic Center this weekend.

A small Cessna 180 carrying four people crashed on County Road 1400 North near Trilla Saturday at 10:15 a.m.—state police and the FAA are investigating potential fatalities as the National Transportation Safety Board leads the probe.

Decatur restaurant owners entered 2025 optimistic and are using new technology—such as AI scheduling and self-service kiosks—to manage rising costs and meet changing customer expectations.

They plan to boost revenue by expanding loyalty programs and retail offerings later this year.

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.