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Decatur
Saturday, July 19th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Macon County village in Mt. Zion honored Jack Brinkoetter, a fifth grade student who died earlier this year in a sledding accident, by unveiling a scoreboard at the junior football league field on Wednesday—where coaches, players and family gathered for the dedication. WCIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur police continued their search for a suspect who shot a 21-year-old man at Old King's Orchard Community Center on Thursday around 11 a.m., recovering seven shell casings and learning from witnesses that the suspect was a black male wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack who fled on foot to the west. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Civic Center parking lot solar canopy is now operational — it generates clean energy that will supply 95% of the center’s electricity for the next 15 years and save taxpayers $120,000 a year. The $5 million project was fully funded, built, and is maintained by the contractor while similar solar projects at the Public Library and Pump Station are being planned. Fox Illinois
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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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