Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur police repurposed a cruiser to collect food donations during a four-hour drive near a grocery store on airport plaza drive—officers gathered non-perishables like peanut butter and pop-tarts along with cash to purchase additional needed items for local food banks.

A Decatur man remains jailed after police said he tried to help a neighbor evict a resident by beating the victim with a bamboo stick.

Local boaters are urged to follow safety tips from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office to avoid electrical shocks and carbon monoxide poisoning when docking at marinas.

The guidance calls for annual inspections, monthly tests of safety devices, and using proper marine cords—measures that help ensure a safer boating season.

The Macon County Health Department and Macon Mosquito Abatement District will host a tire recycling event on Friday, June 20th from 8:00 a.m. to noon at 4170 N.

Bearsdale Rd.—residents may drop off up to ten rimless passenger tires to help reduce mosquito breeding and the risk of disease.

Canadian wildfire smoke caused moderate air quality issues in central Illinois over the weekend; officials from the Illinois EPA + Department of Public Health said they are monitoring the area for additional smoke that may affect sensitive residents on Sunday.

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.