Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur police attend National Night Out tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dansby Park — formerly Oak Grove Park — to build community ties with activities including a DJ, Touch a Truck, sack races, a foam party and tug-of-war while offering free trolley service from local stops.

On Aug. 3, Dr. Juanita Morris from the Jerry J.

Dawson Civic Leadership Institute and Amber Kaylor from Ronald McDonald House Charities joined Byers+Co to discuss the DCLI Awards, upcoming programming and RMHC summer updates.

Soy City Buzz begins its first mid Monday edition on Monday with hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett and Kevin Breheny and guests including Dr. Bret Jerger, Mike Claiborne, Nick Cox and Brandon K.

The program offers lively local insights and dialogue for Decatur residents.

Gas prices in Illinois increased by 9.3 cents per gallon over the past week to an average of $4.32 today, 33.4 cents above last month and 90.2 cents more than a year ago (GasBuddy surveyed 4,378 stations), while the national average fell slightly.

Illinois farmers, landowners and conservation partners will attend a field day hosted by the Edge of Field Partnership on Aug.

13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cisco Event Center, where experts will show live demonstrations of conservation practices *registration is requested*.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has encouraged families to take advantage of the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from Aug.

7 through Aug. 16 and offers a 5% waiver on qualifying school supplies and clothing (saving an estimated $10 million statewide). Retailers will automatically apply the savings to eligible purchases.

Decatur City Council approved a nearly $800K project Monday night to upgrade Nelson Park’s boat ramps and docks.

The project will close the ramps starting Sept. 14 and add launching lanes along with new ADA — compliant floating docks, with completion expected by April 2027.

Four top healthcare leaders will discuss the future of care in Decatur and Macon County at the Chamber Business Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug.

19 at Millikin University Commons Banquet Room; doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch is served at 11:45 a.m., and the program begins at noon.

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.