Good morning, Decatur.

Jami Fawley & Katie Dunscomb of the Decatur Arts Council joined Thee Morris Code to discuss details about the upcoming Arts In The Park event in Central Park.

Decatur Public Schools welcomed over 40 international teachers from the Philippines, Dominican Republic, Guyana and Ghana for its second-year program; the educators combine cultural lessons with classroom instruction to enrich learning and build community connections.

Dr. Chris Cummings and student ambassador Katie Howell joined Byers and Co on September 16, 2026 to preview Millikin University’s Tomorrow’s Teachers Conference—highlighting modern classroom strategies.

The podcast offers insights into new teaching methods for local educators.

Millikin University welcomed its highest number of first-year students (the largest group in seven years) this semester, marking a record enrollment that will boost academic programs and campus life.

Millikin University in Decatur will host seven Explore Days for high school students this fall, starting Sept.

28 with the Future Lawyers Experience and ending with Explore Arts Day on Nov. 16. Campus Visit Days from Oct. 12 to April 17 (registration required) provide academic and financial aid info.

Macon County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste at a free collection event on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Progress City (East Sixth Progress Street in Decatur); pre-registration is required once details are released.

The Macon County Conservation District will host the grand opening tomorrow from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Woodbine Farm on 7206 Sefton Road in Dalton City — the event will showcase Phase I with a historic barn, the 1862 farmhouse and food for visitors while connecting to Fort Daniel Conservation Area.

The University of Illinois Extension and Macon County Conservation District will host Monarch Madness at Rock Springs Nature Center on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees can tag butterflies, enjoy arts and crafts, practice butterfly yoga and join nature hikes — with ice cream from Frozen Spoon.

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital dedicated its new St. Clare of Assisi Chapel on Sept.

16 as part of a $90 million transformation project. The chapel near the main entrance features heritage stained-glass windows and thematic stars honoring the hospital’s Franciscan legacy to provide a quiet space for prayer and reflection.

Nelson Park and Chandler Park will close from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct.

4 for the 37th Shoreline Classic as organizers and Park Police set up a safe race course for runners, volunteers, and spectators (participants must park by 7 a.m.). 15K course is certified for 10 years.