Good morning, Decatur.

Firefighters responded quickly to a garage fire on East Whitmer Street just before 3 p.m. Friday and stopped the flames from spreading to a nearby home that was unoccupied due to renovations— the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Legislation to lower drug prices by regulating pharmacy benefit managers is headed to Gov. Pritzker's desk after passing nearly unanimously in both the House and Senate.

The bill would stop PBMs from charging Medicaid more than the cost of drugs and let the state review their records — a change expected to help independent pharmacies and consumers.

Lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion budget package minutes before midnight that shifted funds from programs like road repair and added just over one billion dollars in new tax increases+ taxes on cigarettes and vapes to balance spending while fully funding K-12 education, though higher education saw only a 1% increase and group home care was slightly reduced. Senate leaders warned that potential federal cuts may force lawmakers to revise the plan later this summer.

Yesterday, the Illinois House passed a bill to raise the minimum detainment age for minors from 10 to 13 and will end detention for 10 and 11-year-olds on July 1 and for 12-year-olds the following year—with a carveout for serious crimes like murder and aggravated assault.

The measure, which passed 73-41, also creates a Child First Reform Task Force and adds programs to give youth who commit nonviolent crimes access to education, job training and health services.

Mark and Tammy Allen rescued bee swarms from trees and houses on their Argenta property last week by moving them into temporary traps; they plan to add new hives and build a bee bed therapy shed—expected next spring—to help people with allergies.

The Big Run - Decatur, IL

11 PM - 3 AM — Fleet Feet Decatur — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a 5K race and community festivities.

Hardy's Race for the Lake

High-speed boat racing action — June 7-8 — Lake Decatur — Free entry — Experience the thrill of the APBA Inboard Eastern Divisional Boat Race amidst a vibrant community atmosphere.

Jersey Tenors Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Lincoln Square Theater — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling fusion of opera classics and rock hits from legends like Queen and Elton John.

Billy Currington Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices range from $51 to $898 — Catch Billy Currington live in Decatur for a night of country music.

Band On The Run - Tribute to Paul McCartney

7-8:30 p.m. — Lincoln Square Theater — Cost information not specified — Experience an electrifying tribute to the legendary sounds of Paul McCartney & Wings.