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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, June 24, Splash Cove water park in Decatur—open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.—hosted large crowds as summer heat drove families to enjoy water slides and mini-golf. Employees said visitors increased after 5 p.m.—a sign that the heat was pushing more people outdoors—while staff urged everyone to stay hydrated. Herald & Review
- ➤ Scovill Zoo will host its annual Ice Cream Safari on July 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.—presented by Tillamook Ice Cream, the event features several ice cream stations and animal meet-and-greets while tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 2 to 12, $9 for seniors, and free entry for children 1 and under. Now Decatur
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer named three individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash near Ludlow on Tuesday at 4:45 p.m.—two Paxton drivers were pronounced dead at the scene and a Ludlow passenger later died at Carle Hospital with autopsies scheduled as investigators probe the incident. Fox Illinois
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Flaten and Dr. Mark Tonelli from Millikin University joined Byers & Co yesterday to discuss Dr. Tonelli's second Fulbright U.S. Scholarship Award and his project recording original musical compositions inspired by his trips to Brazil. Now Decatur
- ➤ Today the Decatur school board approved a new three-year contract with the Decatur Educational Support Personnel Association—finalizing support staff terms—and the agreement will guide personnel work for the upcoming school years. Herald & Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term next year and will announce his plan today at an event in Chicago+ questions persist about his ambitions for higher office. Fox Illinois
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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