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Decatur
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a community luncheon on May 14 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center; doors open at 11:15 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the event ending at 1:30 p.m. Speakers including Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe will discuss local economic development and priorities. Now Decatur
- ➤ Operation Honor Guard and Calvert and Wikoff will host a Day of Giving on May 6 in Decatur. The event site (open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) lets residents donate and learn about support for veteran funeral honors. Now Decatur
- ➤ The University of Illinois Extension will host the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on May 2 at the Macon County Fairgrounds. Gardeners will browse annuals, perennials, native plants, and gently used tools (walk-ins are welcome though advance registration is requested). Now Decatur
- ➤ Today at 5:30 p.m., unions and community members gather at the Macon County Workers’ Memorial Monument on the courthouse lawn to honor fallen and injured workers. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council leads the ceremony — featuring reading of names and tribute to union member Samuel Ward, who died in 2025. Now Decatur
- ➤ Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers and Co on April 27 to discuss DCLI programming and activity at the Ag building during a podcast feature, offering clear insights on local initiatives + expert perspectives. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb previewed the upcoming 2026 Craft Beer Festival and the Summer Arts and Culture exhibit (Form and Function: A Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule) with Byers and Co on April 27. They discussed event details to spark local interest. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Catholic Girls Volleyball recapped their championship journey on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday aired April 27, with coach Nick Blackburn and players Frankie Schook and Liv Wherley sharing key season highlights (podcast available now). Now Decatur
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