Good morning, Decatur.

Ameren said a lineman was injured Friday evening around 7 p.m. while restoring power in a Decatur South Shores neighborhood; Decatur police responded to a call about the electrocuted worker, and the company said his health is a top priority (details remain unclear).

Theatre 7 invites local performers to audition for its production of Come From Away.

Auditions are set for July 7 and 8 at 131 N. Water St., starting at 6:30 p.m., and volunteers are needed as the production will play Sept. 11, 12, and 13.

Dan & Donna Hardy established a $300,000 endowment at the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to support Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur.

The funding will help maintain the theater’s cultural programs.

Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co on Monday, June 15 to preview Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, which will cover the St. Louis Cardinals, the Young Eagle program, and Millikin University.

The podcast is now available for listening.

On June 15, 2026, Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to explain the summer DCLI programs and internship opportunities offered by the Macon County Conservation District and to outline cultural experiences around the World Cup.

HSHS St. Mary's launched a Parkinson’s support group for those managing the disease; the support group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Medical Group Multispecialty Care building (free to attend) and is led by therapists trained in LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG®.

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.

Jordan Davis Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices from $148 — Experience the charm of country music with Jordan Davis live in Decatur.

Josiah Queen Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices from $111+ — Experience live music from Josiah Queen in a scenic riverside venue.