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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old boy was sentenced to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting 20-year-old Janiah Thomas—a pregnant woman—and killing her unborn child on March 8th in Decatur. WAND
- ➤ A man and a woman were found dead inside a Forsyth home Monday morning around 10 a.m. when deputies responded to a welfare check call (from the Macon County Sheriff's Office) and detectives say there is no danger to the community. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Municipal Band will hold a free family concert in Central Park on June 16 at 7pm and host activities for kids starting at 6pm—story reading by READiculous and a sing-along led by Iris Leahy. The band will perform Disney film music with vocal soloist Zach Garrett and conductor Jim Culbertson—costume contests and character interactions will add to the festive atmosphere. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gasoline prices in Illinois fell by 5.2 cents to $3.34 per gallon today as GasBuddy's survey of 4,378 stations shows prices are 2.2 cents lower than last month and 54.3 cents lower than last year—prices ranged from $2.81 to $4.49 per gallon. ABC 20
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Doris Turner is hosting a Summer Book Club to help keep students reading during summer break — each student must choose eight books and return the form by Aug. 15 at her Springfield, Decatur or Capitol office to receive a gift card and certificate. Now Decatur
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Council approved a micro-transit service that works like a rideshare app to fill gaps when buses or ride-hailing options are lacking, and the service will soft launch in July with a broader rollout planned for the fall—officials say it will offer curb-to-curb rides from early morning until evening. WAND
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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