Good morning, Decatur.

Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers and Co on Tuesday, June 16 to discuss community runs, upcoming events and new running gear updates—covering tips for foot injuries on a recent podcast.

Andrea Gerhard and Kaitlyn Farrar of Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co on Tuesday, June 16 to announce the winners of the Do Something Great Awards, with the podcast now available for listeners.

Dan and Donna Hardy donated $300,000 to set up a permanent fund for the historic Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur, ensuring ongoing support for the venue.

The donation will help maintain the theater's role in the community.

Theatre 7 is hosting open auditions for the musical Come From Away, with sessions at 6:30 p.m. on July 7 and 8 at Theatre 7 (131 N.

Water St. downtown) as a preview to performances in September.

Decatur officials approved nearly $1 million for planning studies to upgrade the water treatment plant — exploring new water sources to supplement the lake supply and ensure a stable water future for residents.

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is launching a free Parkinson’s support group for patients and caregivers that will meet the second Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care building in Decatur + trained therapy professionals and guest speakers will share practical advice.

Governor JB Pritzker and partners announced $24.7 million in grants for 434 pharmacies across Illinois (including Decatur’s Decatur Pharmacy Xpress) to bolster access in areas facing financial strain and limited healthcare services.

Dale Colee previewed Pharmacy Facts with Friends on Tuesday, Jun.

16 at Byers & Co — the podcast discussed updates from HSHS St. Mary’s, Pharmacy Assistance grants and changes to its packaging and delivery services.

A 75-year-old woman from Watson became the first patient in Illinois to receive a groundbreaking procedure for irregular heartbeat at Prairie Cardiovascular.

Dr. Rajagopalan used Abbott’s Volt + Pulsed Field Ablation system, and her symptoms improved significantly, allowing her to stop taking AFib medication.

Decatur Bean Ballers and Millikin University invite local baseball fans to rally behind the Prospect League team with games held at Workman Family Baseball Field.

The season offers family-friendly promotions and local business involvement, including post-game meal sponsorship.

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.