Good morning, Decatur.

Debbie Bogle of United Way previewed community events — Food Truck Frenzy, Caterpillar Family Day, WSOY Community Food Drive and concerts — during a podcast with Byers & Co on Aug.

13.

Decatur Rotary Club installed a free book vending machine at Sangamon Valley Primary School to help young students earn tokens for books through reading milestones and good behavior.

This installation marks the club’s second project of its kind in central Illinois.

Local stakeholders on the CVAC invite residents to attend a presentation on data centers in Macon County on Monday, Aug.

31 at 5 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center Theatre, where a written report will be handed out to guide discussion on environmental concerns.

The Decatur Park District will soon use new funds to enhance Cresthaven Park north of Pershing Road off Monroe and the Decatur Indoor Sports Center will separately get $500,000 for facility upgrades; officials will discuss project details soon.

FlixBus begins daily travel service today from Decatur to Chicago + St. Louis, leaving from the Senator Severns Transit Center.

State lawmakers are accepting donations of hand sanitizer and cleaning products at district offices in Lincoln, Decatur and Morton to help keep classrooms safe.

Former mayor Paul Osborne spoke with Byers & Co on Aug.

13 about the state fair, Garfield Park, and local elected officials, sharing insights on fair traditions and community leadership.

On August 13, 2026, Millikin football coach Billy Riebock joined Byers + Co to share updates on facility improvements, team progress, a media day, and a trading card show at the DISC.