Good morning, Decatur.

Dove, Inc. in Decatur is facing a clothing shortage as demand increases with back to school season, affecting local families who must choose between new clothes and essentials.

Donations are accepted at Central Christian Church on Mondays and Wednesdays.

On Aug. 26, more than 34,000 lbs of food arrived at Central Illinois Foodbank from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of America Gives (celebrating 250 years of U.S. history).

The donation supports local families in 21 counties, with another truckload planned for late-Sept.

On August 26, more than 34,000 pounds of food arrived at Central Illinois Foodbank donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the America Gives initiative & it will help feed families across 21 counties.

An extra truckload is planned for late-September delivery.

Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center announced its 2026-27 season featuring Gravity on Sept.

19, holiday Vespers on Dec. 5-6, a global act, and Peter Pan JR. in March. Tickets go on sale August 25, with Vespers sales on Nov. 3.

Bryan Diver and Dr. Cameron Jackson from Millikin University previewed the 2026-2027 Season of Arts on a podcast (recorded Wednesday, Aug.

26) that detailed upcoming events and programming at the university.

WDCR Decatur Catholic Radio will present its 11th Annual Night at the Movies on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Lincoln Square Theatre in Decatur. Tickets cost $5 & can be purchased by calling 217-464-1099 or at the door.

Reflective Girls, a new program led by teacher Marcina Fuller, helps teens learn leadership skills and explore career paths.

The cookout, featuring banks, hospitals + community partners, takes place this Saturday at Hess Park from noon to 9 p.m.

Decatur Police swore in three new officers (Luke Hall, Uriel Robledo, and Gideon Williams) during a ceremony at City Council Chambers on Wed, Aug.

26; they will soon begin 16 weeks of basic training at Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center followed by a 5-month in-service field program.

On Aug. 26, DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and pulmonologist Dr. Shalini Chiravuri joined Byers & Co to discuss efforts to encourage patients to return for healthcare and share Dr. Chiravuri’s journey to Memorial Specialty Care Pulmonology.

On August 26, Kyle May of Fleet Feet hosted a podcast with Byers & Co discussing his bike ride to the Illinois State Fair, upcoming local running events, updated products, and student cross country supplies.

Listeners can tune in for more details.