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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heartland CASA announced its 2025 Playhouse Raffle fundraiser on July 16 and is offering a custom-built Backyard Oasis garden shed along with other prizes to support child advocacy in Central Illinois. Tickets cost $5 for a single, $20 for five or $100 for forty and prize drawings will occur on July 26, August 7 and August 18 — proceeds support services for over 800 foster children in nearby counties. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A gunman wounded a victim at Old King's Orchard Community Center—its director said that security will be tightened while the center’s work moves ahead. Herald & Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Macon County Conservation Foundation invites cyclists to join the annual Prairie Pedal bike ride on Sunday, September 28 at Rock Springs Conservation Area to support natural areas and wildlife. Riders can choose from 20-, 40-, or 62-mile routes and finish by 1 p.m.—early bird registration ends August 31 at $35 per rider, with fees rising to $40 later. Fox Illinois
- ➤ On Sunday, September 28, the Macon County Conservation Foundation will host the annual Prairie Pedal bike ride at Rock Springs Conservation Area—cyclists can choose 20-, 40-, or 62-mile routes with early bird registration at $35 until August 31, then $40. Riders on the 40- and 62-mile courses will start between 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. while those on the 20-mile route will begin between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., and all must finish by 1 p.m. ABC 20
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Wellness Center and Lake Shore OB/GYN of Decatur will co-host a free event — 'Beyond the Scale: Hormones, Health and Women’s Wellness' — at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center on July 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dr. Nicole Florence and OB/GYN Nada Lygrisse will answer questions about hormone health, weight management, and the role of GLP-1 medications. Now Decatur
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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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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.
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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.
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