Good morning, Decatur.

The Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur awarded five $1,000 college scholarships to Adrianna Hammons, Lydia Marion, Brooklyn Kondritz, Elizabeth Cornett, and Noah Suckow from 69 applicants—each chosen for academic achievement and service in school and the community.

The club also set a summer program schedule with guest speakers on July 2, 9, 16, and 23 and holds weekly meetings every Wednesday morning at the Salvation Army, 229 W. Main Street with fellowship at 8:30 a.m. and a program at 9:30 a.m.

Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Decatur Park Commissioner Shelith Hansbro joined Byers & Co on June 24th to discuss Juneteenth celebrations — the free Community Day event is taking place today at Splash Cove.

The Devon hosts its annual Movies Under the Stars event this summer, featuring Wicked on June 28th.

Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk (outside food is not allowed) and attendees must bring lawn chairs or blankets (if sitting on the terrace).

Illinois set up free clean energy job training hubs including one at Richland Community College in Decatur to teach skills like solar panel installation; the program has enrolled over 500 students and offers stipends + support services to help them build better lives.

Graduates are already finding work with local and national companies, fulfilling a key demand of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

University of Illinois Extension is hosting free monthly gardening workshops at Crossing Healthcare Garden, 320 Central Ave., in Decatur for adults, with the first session on July 8 focused on using garden harvests in recipes — registration closes the day before each session.

Stephen Decatur High School Class of 1970 will hold its 55th reunion on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, 2025—reservations require a check to Marsha Cordts at 1440 W.

William St. The Friday event features an informal reception with the Eisenhower Class from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Beach House while the Saturday program starts with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at South Side Country Club—tickets cost $75 per person.

Macon County Emergency Management Agency released a list of cooling centers after temperatures climbed into the high 90s and a heat advisory lasted through Tuesday—residents are urged to follow safety tips like staying hydrated and seeking A/C if needed.

Local facilities may soon serve as extra cooling sites to help manage the ongoing extreme heat.

Decatur Memorial Hospital and Memorial Specialty Care are hosting a free colorectal cancer educational event tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in Classrooms A and B where doctor Nathan Pyle (DO) and doctor Ranjodh Singh (MD) will explain screening tests and steps to reduce risk.

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.

Mac n' Cheese Fest 2025

11 a.m. — Fairview Park — Tickets on sale soon — A fun family event featuring a delicious variety of macaroni and cheese.

Coffee and Company Networking for Business Leaders

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Eagle Ridge of Decatur — Free entry — Network with fellow business leaders while sharing faith in a supportive community atmosphere.

Lil Jon Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Tickets from $98 — Catch Lil Jon live for an unforgettable night of entertainment.