Monday, June 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cars and Coffee, a free event at 661 E Wood St in Decatur held one Saturday each month from April to October, will take place on June 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will benefit the Macon County Honor Guard — local donations will support the group. Now Decatur
- ➤ The June Ag Cafe will feature Collin Watters from the Illinois Corn Growers Association on Thursday, June 12 at the Beach House; the event, sponsored by Primient, will focus on marketplace challenges for corn farmers with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.—lunch is set for 11:45 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Area Arts Council opened its exhibit The Art of Japan on June 8th in partnership with Decatur Sister City Tokorozawa, Japan + the show features traditional dance, drum and judo demonstrations along with Matcha Bar, flower arranging, calligraphy, and origami sessions. The exhibit runs until July 24th and includes an arts camp for kids from June 11th to 13th from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur Public Library announced a 'Clash of Generations' video game challenge that will take place on June 21 for participants 16 and up as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations—players will try out challenges on consoles from early systems like Atari to newer ones like Xbox in both morning and afternoon sessions. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ August Egg Company announced Friday a recall for eggs sold to restaurants and stores in Illinois and eight other states after a Salmonella outbreak sickened 79 people and led to 21 hospitalizations—recalled eggs carry plant codes like P-6562 or CA5330 with Julian dates from 32 to 126. WAND
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hardy's Race for the Lake Boat Races took place on June 8 as part of the Bob Brady Auto Group’s Hot25 series — Decatur hosted the 2025 APBA Eastern Inboard Divisionals. Now Decatur
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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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