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Decatur
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Police and Kroger host the Pack the Cruiser food drive tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kroger store (1818 South Airport Plaza), collecting food donations for the Northeast Community Fund. Now Decatur
- ➤ May is National Foster Care Month as LCFS reported that 43% of 474 cases in fiscal year 2025 ended with children reuniting with their families, marking the highest rate in Illinois. Officials urge local residents to consider fostering to help meet the growing need. WAND
- ➤ Forsyth announced a renovation of the Veterans Memorial that will add military branch monuments, enhanced walkways, restored flagpoles, relocated engraved pavers, improved landscaping and new seating areas for community events (project details are being finalized). Herald & Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb of the Decatur Area Arts Council previewed the upcoming exhibit Form & Function: A Mid-Century Time Capsule and summer events on a podcast recorded May 28 with Byers & Co. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aspiring substitute teachers and teaching assistants attended Richland Community College's seminar this week to learn classroom tips and how to meet requirements. Herald & Review
- ➤ Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum to create a teaching kitchen (offering interactive culinary lessons for children and families) while construction continues through the summer with an opening expected in late September. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois House unanimously passed legislation that requires public and private schools to consider mobile panic alert systems for emergencies; the bill now heads to the governor's desk in Springfield for approval. Lawmakers said state police, the board of education and the emergency management agency will set rules to help alert first responders faster. WAND
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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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