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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neal Wood has run his Newman family farm for 40 years and has seen equipment grow from a 10-foot disk to machines that cover up to 120 feet — he says modern farming supports local markets and businesses — while the farm continues to be a key part of the community. WAND
- ➤ The Children's Museum of Illinois will host its annual Duck Derby on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—participants can buy rubber ducks to race for a $3,000 prize and enjoy activities like a STEM lab, petting zoo, pizza from Papa Murphy’s, and coffee by Rockwell while proceeds support the museum. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Millikin University will host the United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center — featuring Decatur native M.Sgt. David McDonald on drums. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security showed that in March, Decatur’s unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent from 6.2 percent a year ago — even as 1,200 nonfarm jobs were lost — with 200 more jobs added in Private Education-Health Services and Mining-Construction. Now Decatur
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, local workers, union officials and community leaders gather at the Workers' Memorial on the northwest corner of the Macon County Courthouse Lawn at 5:30 p.m. to remember fallen workers—including John Hawkins, whose family will lay a wreath—and support a resolution for new workplace safety laws. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Illinois Gaming Board banned credit card use for sports wagering on April 25th to reduce compulsive gambling—mirroring a similar restriction at casinos that now allow only digital payments for cashless wagering in all 17 locations. The change aims to prevent gambling-related debt while letting players use digital wallets and prepaid cards under strict state safeguards. Herald & Review
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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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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.
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On-Site Tour at Glenwood Supportive Living
9 AM - 7 PM — The Glenwood Supportive Living of Mt. Zion — Free entry — Explore a community focused on exceptional care and friendly living for seniors.
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Open Mic Night with Bob Besser
6-9 p.m. — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Bring your talents to a fun night of music, comedy, and poetry at the monthly Open Mic.
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