Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur and Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is marking 20 years at its current location on Saturday, June 27 (noon to 4 p.m.) with a ceremony that includes a retirement event and welcomes local community members.

A Decatur family of five is beginning to rebuild after a home fire broke out soon after electricity returned last week, and investigators work to determine the cause + neighbors offer support during the recovery.

Acclaimed Marvel Comics illustrator Jerry DeCaire will lead two events at Decatur Public Library on Friday, July 31.

A workshop for teens runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Madden Auditorium, followed by a live drawing presentation from 4 to 5:30 p.m. — select attendees can win free prints.

The Macon County Mosquito Abatement District hosted its 4th annual tire-drop off Thursday to curb mosquito breeding in standing water.

Officials urged residents to remove water-holding items (like unused pools, rain barrels, and buckets) from their properties.

Contractors are resurfacing roads in Decatur on Eldorado and William streets from east of 26th Street to east of Bender Road and on 22nd Street from Eldorado to Wood Street (work underway to improve traffic).

Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers and Co on June 25 to discuss Decatur baseball history, ADM’s announced expansion, and local election candidates—linking community heritage with future plans.

The Illinois Department of Public Health will begin universal blood lead testing on July 1.

All children will be tested at 12 and 24 months with intervention required for confirmed high levels (above 3.5 micrograms per deciliter), replacing previous limits for high-risk areas only.

Memorial Health is launching a $300K fundraising effort to create a mobile health program in central Illinois (designed to improve access to care) for community residents.

The program will reach areas with limited health services.

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.

Air Supply Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy classic hits with the legendary band Air Supply on a summer evening.