Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
Tad (a 12-year-old green frog) from Scovill Zoo visited the WAND studio yesterday.
The zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
The Decatur Family YMCA will distribute 1,500 backpacks + hygiene kits for older students Friday, Aug.
1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at three local sites, including its main branch at 220 W. McKinley Ave, where families can also visit a community resource vendor fair and access health services.
🎓 Education
Amy Taute from Millikin University and alumni Brandon Rick & Jason White joined Byers & Co on July 22 to discuss alumni engagement and the revival of the Central Illinois Regional Alumni Group's planned social event.
Listeners can access the podcast for more details.
Richland Community College announced finalists for two vice president positions (selections will be made by Aug.
17 when classes begin) as it prepares for the new academic year.
Local educators from Decatur met at the Macon County Farm Bureau where they received lesson plans and materials to integrate agriculture into school subjects for the upcoming academic year.
🏛️ Government
Police departments statewide observed Police Speed Awareness Day on Wednesday to remind drivers to avoid distractions and slow down in construction zones (the state DOT reports 415 fatal crashes this year).
The campaign comes amid increased traffic and construction activity during the summer months.
🏥 Health
Decatur Memorial Hospital donates an advanced ultrasound machine to Scovill Zoo to boost on-site veterinary care—its technology uses soundwaves for detailed images that eliminate transporting animals for diagnosis.
VA Illiana held a ribbon cutting in Champaign on July 16 for its new VA clinic that offers primary care and specialty services; patient care began June 8.
The clinic (at 1702 S. Mattis, Suite #101) brings care closer for Veterans.
ImpactLife will host three blood drives in Decatur from Monday, Aug.
3 to Sunday, Aug. 9 to support the local blood supply during summer. Drives will take place at Antioch Christian Church, Decatur Memorial Hospital, and Holy Family Parish (appointments available via call or app) with donors earning rewards.
Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur and SIU Dermatology will offer free skin cancer screenings on Monday, Aug.
24 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 210 W. McKinley Avenue; residents in (Macon, Sangamon, Shelby, Piatt, Christian, Moultrie, DeWitt and Logan counties) must preregister by calling 217-876-4749.
🎉 Decatur Events
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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.
Craig Campbell Concert
7 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Craig Campbell in Decatur.
Summer Hockey Camp 2026
8:30 a.m. — Decatur Civic Center — Check website for pricing — A high-energy week to elevate your hockey skills on and off the ice!
Foreigner Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night with legendary rock band Foreigner in a perfect lakeside setting.
Cain Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Prices range from $84 to $99 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Cain and the Band Reeves.
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