Good morning, Decatur.

Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur opens today at 6:30 a.m. in the Forsyth community under local ownership by Brian Bundy who introduces a Moove-In Party offering free meals to cow-print wearers; the restaurant supports the neighborhood with a $25,000 donation and a reserved mobile-order lane amid a new traffic plan on Route 51.

Decatur’s 9/11 Memorial, built in 2017 with salvaged Twin Towers steel and maintained by local volunteers, will host its annual commemorative event this Friday at Lake Decatur (a site open 24/7 for reflection).

Clay Gerhard and Aly Delatte of the Decatur Park District joined Byers and Co yesterday to discuss Devon shows, Labor Day weekend events, and A Zoorific Evening (featuring highlights from the Decatur Parks Foundation) on a new podcast for local listeners.

Molly Berry and Shelby Baum of Millikin University discussed upcoming Campus Visit Days, Explore Days with immersive experiences and the Macon County College & Career Fair with Byers & Co on Sept.

9.

Decatur Public Schools will face a budget deficit in fiscal year 2027 & district leaders are expected to evaluate spending options to address the shortfall.

Decatur Public Schools reported a drop in enrollment by 36 students from last year as officials review the data to understand the trend.

A section of the Rock Springs-Fairview Park bike trail remains closed until further notice due to construction aimed at reducing erosion along the Stevens Creek bank (near the Stevens Creek 1 and Sangamon River bridges), and the full trail will reopen later.

Dr. Mohan Ravi and DMH CEO Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co on Sept.

9 to discuss his motivation for becoming an interventional pain physician and his work at Memorial Pain Center, offering insights into his journey and dedication to patient care.

Aetna Better Health of Illinois hosts a free Pop-Up Farmers Market and Health & Resource Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Empowerment Opportunity Center on 360 E.

Marietta Street, offering fresh produce, health resources & Medicaid assistance.

Dan Diskey joined Byers & Co on Sept.

9 to discuss the Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament and his Men Wear Pink Campaign to support the American Cancer Society's work to battle breast cancer.

Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co on Sept.

9 to preview his upcoming demo run at Rock Springs and the Sand Creek Trail Run; he also discussed his recent travels during the podcast.