Good morning, Decatur.

Lindsay Romano of WSOY Community Food Drive joined the Soy City Buzz podcast on First Mid Monday on Aug.

31 to share how residents can pitch in with their time, talent + treasure. The discussion encouraged local support for the food drive.

On Aug. 31, Bob and Kathy Wiesemann joined Byers & Co with Kevin Breheny to discuss their support for the WSOY Community Food Drive and other local causes.

Their podcast detailed efforts that benefit Decatur residents.

The Macon County Fairgrounds in Decatur will host its annual Harvest Festival from Oct.

9 to 11 — featuring carnival rides, food trucks, vendors, a demolition derby, and a haunted hayride. A Power Wheels contest on Saturday at 6 p.m. and pumpkin painting with trunk or treat on Sunday — complete a fun, family-friendly day.

Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb of the Decatur Arts Council appeared on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to discuss after-school kids art classes scheduled for September through November.

The Decatur Public Library unveiled a hand-painted mural on Aug.

31 on its Local History Room wall that honors 150 years of community history; local artist Shannon Cook collaborated with staff to depict eras from Carnegie to bookmobiles (funded by an Illinois Arts Council grant).

The Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra is set to host its annual Labor Day Pops concert.

The free event at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will celebrate Night at the Movies on September 7 at 6 p.m. and kick off the School of Music’s concert season.

A new state law on e-bikes and e-scooters will take effect Jan.

1, setting rules for age, licensing and usage near Decatur. Local police will begin educating riders and issuing citations for non-compliance once the law is enforced.

A heat advisory is in effect Thursday from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT for several counties near Decatur, with heat index values expected to hit 105.

Residents should drink fluids (and stay in air-conditioned areas) to help prevent heat-related illnesses.

Cooling centers in Decatur remain open for relief during a recent heat advisory with heat index values near 105°F.

Facilities include the Civic Center at 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & the Public Library open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. among others.