Good morning, Decatur.

The Decatur Park District is hosting a community input session today to gather ideas+feedback on upgrading outdoor recreation features at the senior center's Clubhouse at Scovill Acres.

On Aug. 20, nearly 450 Millikin students and over 600 community members joined two MobilePack sessions in Decatur to pack meals for Feed My Starving Children — an event that is part of New Student Welcome Week connecting students with local service opportunities.

Decatur Pride is hosting Ride or Pride 2026 on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Fairview Park beginning at 11 a.m., with entertainment, a pet parade (check-in at 11:15 a.m.), a drag show at 6 p.m., and The Voice finals at 5:30 p.m.; nightlife continues at Port Royale at 9 p.m.

Temethia Joyner and students Helena Orwako and Jesiah Joyner joined Byers and Co on Aug.

20 to share their summer camp experiences and community service action plans, as part of the Young Leaders in Action program.

Healthcare providers in Decatur face rising costs, a shortage of staff and limited patient access.

Community leaders say collaboration & coordinated planning will help improve care for local residents.