Good morning, Decatur.

Scovill Zoo in Decatur is inviting residents to vote for Greek-themed names for its twin ring-tailed baby lemurs + choose between Titan and Demeter, Ares and Iris, or Zeus and Olympia.

Voting ends Friday at noon + the winning names will be announced later this week.

Rail crossing and pedestrian fatalities increased in Illinois as of July 1 with 102 collisions, 20 deaths and 53 injuries reported — officials warn drivers to use blue emergency signs if stuck on the track.

Decatur City Council approved a human trafficking task force composed of the police department, McLean County Sheriff’s Office, and State Police — set to begin around Aug 1 — to work on identifying and stopping cases of trafficking.

Decatur police arrested nine people for impaired driving during the Fourth of July safety campaigns from June 20 to July 7 — officers also issued three seat belt citations as part of a statewide effort to remove impaired drivers from the roads.

State Representative Brad Halbrook said that 19 libraries in the 107th District have been awarded Public Library Per Capita Grants totaling over $109,000 — funds that will help them meet Illinois library standards.

The awards were distributed by the Illinois Secretary of State's office.

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.

Founding Females® Meet Up

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Cass Concepts — Free entry — Engage in a supportive community of female entrepreneurs tackling business challenges together.

The Phil Collins Experience

7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket info not specified — Relive the iconic music of Phil Collins in an electrifying tribute performance.