Good morning, Decatur.

Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District discussed weather adjustments to park facilities and summer programming on a Byers and Co podcast on Wednesday, June 17 — changes aim to help prepare parks for the upcoming season.

Northeast Community Fund said that Executive Director Angel Lawrence will finish her role on Aug.

3 as the nonprofit begins its search for a new leader—ensuring that food distribution, emergency assistance and housing support continue without interruption.

Baby guinea pigs (six days old) from Scovill Zoo visited the WAND studio on June 17 in Decatur; the triplets are part of the zoo’s ambassador program for males and exhibit for females.

Dunkin’ off Water Street in Brettwood Village has closed its drive-thru to rework the layout by removing the north lane that confused drivers.

The store is now serving walk-in customers as the renovation continues at the shopping plaza in Decatur.

On June 17, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation was chosen as one of four Illinois sites to receive the NEA Big Read grant, and it will host community events including reading groups and a film screening of A Lesson Before Dying in September — efforts coordinated with local arts partners.

Decatur native Avery Irons will hold a book reading and signing today at Decatur Public Library from 5:30 to 8 p.m. She will read selections from her book (Belonging to the Air) for local fans.

Richland Community College’s board approved a plan for the Minority Mentor Protege Program to launch a new clean energy contractor incubator, which will offer mentorship and resources for aspiring minority contractors.

The incubator will support local initiatives to advance renewable energy.

Millikin University representatives Molly Berry and Shelby Baum discussed campus visits and explore days with Byers — details shared in a podcast on June 17 to help families plan future visits.

St. Teresa High School named alumnus Rodney Walker as head boys basketball coach on Wednesday, June 17 and he will join as a full-time physical education and weightlifting teacher.

Walker returns as a former Bulldog standout to mentor local student-athletes.

Area youth ages 8 to 17 can experience free introductory flights Saturday, June 20 at Decatur Airport when the local Experimental Aircraft Association hosts the Young Eagles program.

Advance registration is required (space is limited and flights are weather dependent).

Officials in Auburn declared a water emergency after a catastrophic supply pipe failure and urged residents to conserve water while thunderstorms brought heavy rain, prompting flash flood warnings for Decatur and nearby areas until 10 p.m. CDT.

On Wednesday, June 17, DMH representatives Tanya Andricks, Dr. Patrick Sylvester, Jeri Ann Higgins, and Brent Ryherd joined Byers & Co to discuss comprehensive lung screenings during a podcast available for local listeners.

The discussion provided detailed insights into the screening process.

A local family launched a fundraising campaign to cover ongoing treatment after their 3-year-old daughter sustained a severe head injury in a dog attack in April and is expected to need years of care.

On June 17, Mark Tupper discussed the Decatur Bean Ballers and Illini basketball team starting summer preparations on campus (via his podcast) to boost local engagement.

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.

The Doobie Brothers Tribute Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Check website for prices — Experience a night of classic hits from The Doobie Brothers performed by the acclaimed tribute band, The Doobie Others.