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Decatur
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Cindy Deadrick, owner of Shop on Main + The Party Shop, and Laurie Burnett joined co-hosts on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to discuss the upcoming In Full Bloom- Shop Crawl event in town. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur Park District is breaking ground today at 10 a.m. at Scovill Park West on a new senior activity center that will offer workout areas, banquet space, a game room, and pickleball courts. Local residents are invited to view renderings and sample cookies at the event. WAND
- ➤ On May 4, Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities recapped the Red Shoe Gala in Springfield on a podcast with Byers & Co while outlining ways for community members to get involved. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Quick and Decatur CEO’s, with co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett and Kevin Breheny, joined Soy City Buzz on May 4 to discuss BlueRock Record’s services and preview the upcoming Trade Show (a key local business event) that will boost local commerce in Decatur. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-nominated recording artist Danny Gokey will perform at Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Kirkland Fine Arts Center Artist Series, promising an uplifting evening of music. Decatur Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Illinois increased by 62.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.92/g today — according to GasBuddy’s survey of 4,378 stations. Prices vary between $3.99 and $6.29, and nearby areas like Peoria and Champaign also saw notable rises. Decatur Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Public Schools students enrolled in the Prep Academy can now earn college credits through a partnership with Richland Community College. The program (now in its sixth year) accepted over 50 students, with 34 scheduled to graduate soon. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon County Clerk's Office in Decatur is accepting $10 permit applications for fireworks displays held outside incorporated areas; applicants must show proof of a Consumer Fireworks Test or pyrotechnic identification and $1M insurance, and submissions for July 4 displays are due by Thursday, June 18. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day (a 25-year tradition) by honoring survivors with a free barbecue lunch and live music by Pizzazz at Fairview Park Pavilion on Saturday, May 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Now Decatur
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Weekly Book Sale
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Browse a variety of books, DVDs, and puzzles while supporting local literacy efforts.
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