Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Decatur.
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will host its 11th annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope on Saturday, Oct.
10 at Nelson Park Pavilion Number 2, where families will gather for a memorial service and lakeshore walk (registration is $15 per family).
Byers & Co celebrated its 30th anniversary during a live podcast at Crossing Healthcare, where CEO Julie Brilley and healthcare leaders discussed the organization’s mission to offer accessible, quality care to Decatur and Macon County residents.
The episode is available now to listen.
Boo at the Zoo returns to Scovill Zoo this October with trick-or-treating events on Oct.
16-17, Oct. 22-24, and Oct. 29-31 where families can ride the carousel and take the train for an extra charge. Advance reservations are required at 71 South Country Club Road in Decatur.
ADM was honored for its long-term role in boosting the state economy at the inaugural Illinois Impact Awards + hosted by the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, which recognized ADM’s efforts to help local businesses grow.
Nonprofits in Decatur face higher costs from rising gas prices, which average $4.76 per gallon, and Shemilah Outreach Center spends $600 a week to safely transport 45 kids after school — a vital service for local families.
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois hosts its 19th annual Lead Like a Girl celebration on Wednesday, Oct.
21 at 6 p.m. at the Country Club of Decatur, honoring Shelith Hansbro, an Illinois DOC executive. The event features appetizers, a dessert competition, plus a conversation with local Girl Scouts.
Richland Community College's assistant director of scholarships and advancement services, Tara Mata, joined Richland students William Evans + Allison Stewart on Pharmacy Facts with Friends to discuss what the college has to offer.
Library lovers are invited to join the 8th Annual Library Crawl held from Oct.
1 through Oct. 31 at participating public libraries in central and southern Illinois. Families can pick up a passport (check with local libraries for hours and special events) to collect stamps and explore new community resources.
Local high school students in the Sister Cities Ambassadors program spent the summer in Japan and Germany living with host families to learn about different cultures, and they have now returned to Decatur ready to share their experiences.
Lincoln Memorial Hospital will offer free breast cancer screenings in October for uninsured or underinsured women aged 40 and older (appointments are required) as part of its Mammogram Monday program during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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