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Decatur
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 3rd, Millikin University donated $8000 in cash and food to the WSOY Community Food Drive — reaching a goal of 5,000 pounds collected from students, faculty, staff, and alumni — to help fight hunger in Macon County. Now Decatur
- ➤ On October 3, Kroger shoppers in Decatur helped raise over $8,000 by rounding up their August purchases, and the store brought the donation total to $10,000. Kroger also donated $30,000—split between Crossing Prescription Garden Program and Northeast Community Fund—to help fight hunger and support local pantries. Now Decatur
- ➤ The WSOY Community Food Drive is underway in Decatur and has raised $202,830 as of 8:00 a.m. Donors may give non-perishable foods & cash, checks & credit cards at Kroger on Rt. 36 or online. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ameren’s electricity price dropped over 30% from summer rates—Citizens Utility Board urged customers to review their bills to ensure they do not overpay with an alternative supplier. Decatur Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Sarah Pritts of Montesorri Academy for Peace won the first-ever Teacher Challenge at Kroger in Airport Plaza on October 3 by raising 1878 pounds of food to win a $1,000 prize, while Julie Keith of Maroa Forsyth Grade School earned a $500 prize and Traci Friel of Our Lady of Lords School received special recognition. Now Decatur
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Housing Development Authority allocated $2 million to Habitat for Humanity of Illinois to run a program that helps working families buy a home—aiming to create 100 new homeowners statewide. Decatur Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois fall trout season begins October 18 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams statewide with a daily limit of five trout—catch-and-release fishing will open Saturday at select sites. All anglers must have an Illinois fishing license and inland trout stamp. Decatur Radio
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Rochester vs. Decatur Eisenhower JV Football Game
6-8 p.m. — Eisenhower High School — Free entry — Catch an exciting home game as Decatur Eisenhower takes on Rochester in junior varsity football.
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Fight for the Kids 2 Charity Event
6-11 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport — No refunds — An exciting charity boxing event aiming to support children's causes.
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