Good morning, Decatur.

Shirley Stanley of the Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation spoke with Byers & Co on June 22 about the Care Center’s 20th anniversary—marking twenty years of service to local animals.

Kevin Breheny recapped last weekend's storms and sports events and previewed Soy City Buzz during a podcast with Byers & Co on June 22, 2026.

Mid-Summer Moon Productions will hold auditions for its fall production Seussical at Oreana Baptist Church on June 29 and June 30 from 6-9 p.m. Roles are open to all ages and callbacks will be on July 2.

The Homestead Prairie Farm at the Rock Springs Conservation Area will host the free Independence Day 1860 celebration on Saturday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will tour a restored farmhouse museum — complete with costumed interpreters — and explore an heirloom garden plus a dulcimer performance if outdoor weather permits.

ADM will invest $103 million to upgrade processing plants in Decatur + modernize operations as Governor JB Pritzker praised the project for boosting the local economy.

Construction details remain pending.

Dr. Juanita Morris discussed a grant for the Farm at 3080 with Byers & Co on Monday, June 22, explaining that the funds will support facility improvements and summer programming.

City crews are collecting tree limbs and debris from residents who place them at the curb and submit a pickup request by June 29 to help clear streets after this week's severe weather.

Officials say the cleanup service will speed recovery in affected neighborhoods.

Decatur Memorial Hospital hosted free trauma-informed care training where mental health professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and community leaders learned practical tools for recognizing and responding to trauma.

The session, held in partnership with Heritage Behavioral Health Center, aimed to improve community wellness + reduce mental health stigma.

Yesterday, Dwight Powell of Ledgestone Disc Golf joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett & Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz to discuss the 10th annual Forsyth Open disc golf tournament.

The podcast shares local insights into the event.

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.