Good morning, Decatur.

The Social Project, organized by the Macon County Mental Health Board to help residents connect, will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the Decatur Civic Center and will offer food, prizes and free sign-ups for local activities.

The Checkered Door, a new home decor store, opened its doors in Downtown Decatur today as it took over the former Murphy and Company location.

Owners say the store features carefully selected faux flowers, wedding gifts, and shelf pieces to brighten any space.

Decatur will host two Juneteenth celebrations at Central Park and Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater.

The Central Park event on Saturday, June 20 includes a noon parade, live entertainment plus family giveaways, while the Devon Lakeshore event on Friday, June 19 offers musical acts and food vendors.

The Decatur Municipal Band will host its second annual Family Concert in Central Park on Monday, June 15.

The free event begins at 6 p.m. with story performances, a children’s sing-along, a costume contest, and Disney music at 7 p.m. — food vendors will also be on site.

Jenelle Orcherton of Millikin University explained the summer 2026 art classes at Millikin Community Arts Academy during a June 3 podcast with Byers & Co — the discussion detailed course offerings for local students.

Illinois high school students may soon have a new graduation pathway that allows career technical classes to count for the foreign language requirement under Senate Bill 3070, approved Sunday and pending Governor Pritzker’s signature; the change will take effect for students beginning the 2028 school year.

Isaac Zúñiga, vice president at Richland Community College, has been selected to lead Richard J.

Daley College in Chicago starting this summer. He thanked Decatur (and Macon County) for supporting his journey.

On June 3, DMH's Dr. Amanda Rubush and CEO Tanya Andricks joined Byers and Co for a podcast where they discussed her career journey, commitment to Central Illinois, and the importance of preventative care — listeners can tune in for insights.

Clay Gerhard from the Decatur Park District, along with Sean Bowsher and Nikki Furlott from Byers & Co, previewed Hardy’s Race for the Lake on June 3 — a weekend event featuring boat races and activities at Lake Decatur.

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.

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.

Stryper Live Concert

June 17-18 — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Tickets from $47 — Experience Stryper's electrifying performance as they celebrate 40 years of iconic hits by the lakeside.

Avery Irons Author Event

5:30-6:00 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Experience a reading and book signing event with local author Avery Irons presenting her debut novel.

35th Annual Decatur Train Fair

4-7 p.m. — Decatur Civic Center — Family-friendly event — Explore diverse train layouts and engage with passionate vendors at this nostalgic celebration.

Decatur Baseball vs. Jackson Rockabillys

3:30-7:30 a.m. — Workman Family Baseball Field — Tickets start at $34 — Experience a thrilling matchup between local baseball teams in Decatur.

BSR Opening for Daya

7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Concert tickets available — Experience a night of live music with Daya in Decatur.