Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will hold a pet blessing ceremony on Thursday, Oct.
8 at 5:30 p.m. in its Cancer Care Healing Garden (honoring St. Francis of Assisi as patron of animals) and invites community members to bring their leashed pets.
On Monday, Oct. 5, Deputy Chief Erik Ethell and McDonald's representatives Gary and Andy Birschbach joined Byers & Co to discuss the Cops and Coffee event that offered community members a chance to speak directly with the Decatur Police Department over coffee at McDonald's.
Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe discussed the WSOY Community Food Drive & the temporary closing of the Oasis Day Center during a podcast on October 5.
She also addressed related community topics such as Powers Mansion and local broadcast journalism.
On Oct. 5, Kevin Breheny recapped the WSOY Community Food Drive on a podcast with Byers and Co — he also discussed weekend sports and Soy City Buzz.
The Boys and Girls Club held a community meeting Monday to discuss plans to reopen after being closed for over two months.
Residents questioned clear next steps before donating toward the $750,000 needed to support the club through June 2027.
Operation Enduring Support is accepting donations for deployed troops for Christmas with items such as puzzle and game books, playing cards, and snacks needed by Nov.
16 at Grace Community Church, 901 N Main. The church accepts drop-offs Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🎭 Culture
Thrive Theater Group — over 60 local homeschoolers — will perform Fiddler on the Roof at Decatur Civic Center from Oct.
9 to Oct. 11. The performances are set for 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza.
Governor Oglesby Mansion (421 West William Street) will host Mikito Muroya's special presentation on Uncle Dick: Richard Oglesby, a Governor, General, Senator, and Traveler on Saturday, Oct.
10 at 2pm. Tours follow and a suggested donation is $5 per adult and $2 per child.
On October 5, 2026, Natalie Beck of Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Julia Livingston, and Gina Taylor joined Byers and Co to discuss the NEA Big Read of A Lesson Before Dying and note the new African American Heritage Trail addition (boosting local culture) during the podcast (with local voices).
🎓 Education
Students entering PreK, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th or who are new must complete a physical exam, immunizations, and a lead screening for children under 7 by Oct.
15. The Macon County Health Department will host clinics to help families meet the state mandate.
🏛️ Government
City council members met today and addressed community fears over the temporary shutdown of the Oasis facility that assists the homeless.
Officials said they will review options to restore the service soon.
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