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Decatur
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to a food shortage, Midwest Food Bank has scaled back distribution to local food pantries, causing cancellations and scant supplies. The Salvation Army and Northeast Community Fund have seen rising demand—fewer pickups and increasing clients force them to rely on alternative funds. WAND
- ➤ The Veterans Assistance Commission invites residents to honor fallen service members on Monday, May 25. The ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. at Pavilion No. 1 in Fairview Park with Sgt. First Class Leah Medina speaking & continue at 11:30 a.m. at the Korean War Memorial at Graceland Fairlawn Cemetery. Now Decatur
- ➤ Debbie Bogle of United Way joined Byers & Co yesterday to discuss the community investment process and the Boys & Girls Club on a podcast that is now available for listeners. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur saw Civil War veterans establish the Grand Army of the Republic in 1866 — a group that later set the stage for naming Memorial Day on May 30. The organization grew to 90,000 members and helped elect five presidents before dissolving in 1956. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Senate Education Committee has advanced SB 3070, which would let high school students replace their two-year foreign language requirement with Career Technical Education classes starting with the class of 2028 (a change aimed at aligning skills with workforce needs). The proposal now goes to the full Senate for debate later this week. Decatur Radio
- ➤ ADM held its 2026 summer intern orientation in Decatur where over 120 students gathered to learn about the company’s leadership, culture, and volunteer efforts. The interns will start assignments at 39 ADM locations across North America soon. Now Decatur
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Diana from Carman won $1 million on Apr. 29 after matching five Powerball numbers at the Ayerco Convenience Center—Highway 34 and Carman Road, where the store earned a $10,000 bonus. She plans to celebrate by buying a new car, taking a cruise, and visiting Las Vegas. ABC 20
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Illinois Senate passed a bill that requires private health plans to cover medically necessary evaluation and treatment for perimenopause and menopause conditions (including hormone treatments) and directs the state health department to develop educational materials; the measure now returns to the House. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Steve Gensler of the Bob Brady Automotive Group and Jacob Watkins of the Decatur Bean Ballers joined Byers & Co on May 21 to discuss the baseball season opener and launch the Hot 25 series podcast; it is now available for listening. 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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Community Game Afternoon
1-4 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of board games and card games.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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