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Decatur
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Decatur celebrates National Salvation Army Week from May 11 to May 17 at its Decatur Corps Community Center on West Main Street — marking service since 1888. The event invites locals to volunteer and donate to support outreach efforts. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ADM celebrated the opening of its new six-bay food-grade wash facility Monday afternoon in Decatur, which will operate 24/7 to clean and sanitize trucking trailers while enhancing food safety and operational efficiency. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ History of the Heartland is hosting its annual History Showcase on Saturday, May 16, with open houses, guided tours, museum exhibits and a documentary screening at Lincoln Square Theater — free trolley rides will connect historic sites downtown. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Memorial Foundation and Millikin University have partnered to launch the Nursing Scholars Program to support local nursing students and boost healthcare education. Officials said more details will be shared soon. Herald & Review
- ➤ Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co on Monday, May 11 to discuss recent graduations and future plans for the FFA building and agricultural program (and education partnerships). The podcast is available for listeners. Now Decatur
- ➤ LLCC students were honored at the Illinois Geographical Society’s banquet on April 24 in Oglesby — Conrad Charpentier and Julia Longstaff won the Outstanding Community College Student Award while Ben Armbruster earned the Charles Womack Award for academic and extracurricular excellence. Fox Illinois
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois reported 109 tornadoes so far (through May 11), which have caused nearly $245 million in damage over the past decade and raised insurance premiums by 48%. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur will host a free touch-a-truck equipment show on Monday, May 18 from 4-6 p.m. in front of the Decatur Civic Center to celebrate National Public Works Week, letting visitors explore city vehicles like the backhoe and dump truck (learn how these machines work). WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Teresa High School boys basketball head coach Mike Noonan resigned yesterday after five seasons — a career spanning 16 years — to join Millikin University’s coaching staff; the school is now accepting applications for a new head coach. 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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Boots On The Ground Country/Urban Line Dancing Party
7-11:45 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center & Hotel — Free entry — Kick up your heels and enjoy a night of line dancing to urban and country beats.
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