Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur police hosted National Night Out Tuesday night at Dansby Park with a DJ, Touch a Truck, sack races, foam party, food and tug-of-war while awarding Beatrice Hall the 2026 Johnson and Mears Community Service Award for her 30 years leading Old King's Orchard 4 H Club.

The Macon County Fair Board has launched a campaign to upgrade the 70-year-old fairgrounds in Decatur with nearly $80,000 set for improvements (bleachers, gutters, a maintenance tractor and renovated bathrooms).

President Evan Hall said community donations will support the five-year plan as rising patron numbers drive the upgrade.

Cyclists can register for the 18th Annual Prairie Pedal Bicycle Ride taking place Sunday, Sept.

27 at Rock Springs Conservation Area — offering 20-, 40-, or 62-mile routes with stocked rest stops and a post-ride lunch; early bird fees are $35 until Aug. 31.

On August 4, 2026, Natalie Beck from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Staley Museum officials launched a $10K campaign to raise $100K for a new parking lot and beautification project in Staley Square (the effort includes a new activity book and the return of the Taste of History).

Decatur’s Taste of History will take place on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at four historic sites where guests will tour landmarks and savor hors d'oeuvres and beverages (early tickets cost $40 through Sept. 4 and then $45) to benefit preservation efforts.

Twenty-five Decatur students took a field trip to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center — the visit provided hands-on lessons about history that complemented classroom learning.

The Decatur Family YMCA hosted its annual Backpack Attack on Saturday by distributing 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to help kids prepare for school.

The event supported local families as the new school year approached.

Crossing Healthcare, a federally qualified center serving over 15,000 patients annually, is celebrating National Health Center Week from Aug.

2-8 — hosting resource booths and employee appreciation events on its Decatur campus to highlight innovative programs in affordable care.

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.