Good morning, Decatur.

The Decatur Public Library will hold a block party to mark its 150th Anniversary on August 2 with live music, free children's activities and community partners including Scovill's Mobile Zoo and the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois.

The event will run from 11am to 2pm in the library's greenspace and parking lot—while the building will be closed that day.

A Decatur man, Morgan Russell, 60, was arraigned on three counts of aggravated battery Tuesday after allegedly stabbing a 54-year-old man at the Sundown Lounge on North 22nd Street just after 11 p.m. Sunday—police said surveillance showed him leaving with a woman in a truck found at her house and that he was denied pre-trial release with a follow-up court hearing set for July 30.

The Forsyth-based nonprofit Sunshine Supplies is hosting a back-to-school supply drive for teachers on July 18th in Forsyth Park from 4 to 8 p.m. & it will hold a registration event at its store on July 19th from 8 to 11 a.m. so educators can access free monthly shopping for supplies with a $50 annual membership.

Decatur Public Schools plans to start its search for a new superintendent in the first week of August—official details are expected to be announced soon.

On July 16, Nada Lygrisse, DO joined Byers & Co to preview an upcoming event — Beyond the Scale: Hormones, Health & Women’s Wellness — organized by Memorial Wellness Center and Lake Shore OB/GYN that will discuss weight management and GLP-1 medications.

Nearly two dozen nursing homes and care facilities in Central Illinois were fined by the IDPH for breaking state and federal rules, with Decatur’s Fair Havens Senior Living among those fined.

The agency received 243 reports from January to March and handed fines up to $50,000—one case involved a failure to provide emergency care that led to a resident’s death.

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.