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Decatur
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Fire Department was honored by Camp I Am Me for installing over 1,000 smoke alarms in 602 homes since 2018—free installation appointments are available by calling Fire Station 1, and the work was done with the State Fire Marshal's Office. WAND
- ➤ Susan and Mark Avery have been named Champions of Change by Macon Resources for donating an office building that will be converted into an eight-person group home in Decatur. They will be honored at a Field Day event on May 7 at the Hubbard Avenue campus. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ History of the Heartland will host its 7th annual Historic Preservation Week from May 16 through 22 in Decatur. The week will feature a History Showcase on May 16, stained-glass tours on May 17, self-guided tours, and the Living Legends event — honoring local football legends — at Doherty’s Pub & Pins on May 21. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Byers & Co broadcast live from the Jan Devore Lobby in University Commons at Millikin University on April 30 as part of the Forever True Blue Challenge & Founders Day to mark the 125th anniversary. The City of Decatur declared April 30 as Millikin University Day to honor the institution. Now Decatur
- ➤ Twenty Career Pathways students accepted jobs with local employers during the annual Career Signing Day on Thursday in Decatur. The event capped years of hands-on training that prepared them to join the workforce. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ImpactLife partners with local groups to host two blood drives that will support area hospitals. The first drive will run Tuesday, May 5 at Decatur Memorial Hospital from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the second will run Friday, May 8 at Warrensburg-Latham High School (appointments are encouraged). Now Decatur
- ➤ Jacksonville Memorial Hospital held a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, April 30 to honor organ donors (part of National Donate Life Month). Similar events took place at hospitals in Springfield, Decatur, Taylorville and Lincoln. ABC 20
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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