Good morning, Decatur.

Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th prayer breakfast on Oct.

21 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. The event will feature Decatur dentist Dr. Kelly Clark and music by Zach Garrett + the Mt. Zion High School Mixed Acappella Ensemble; advance tickets are required by Oct. 16.

Decatur pastor Phillip Cole will serve meals to the homeless at Central Park every Sunday after Oasis closed, following a temporary permit from the health department (he plans to continue until the facility reopens).

Central Illinois hosts trunk-or-treat and Halloween events with Boo at the Zoo at Scovill Zoo in Decatur scheduled from Oct.

16 to Oct. 31—other community events will occur in Springfield, Danville, and Normal. Residents can review local listings for schedule and details.

Children from St. Paul's Early Learning Center toured Decatur Fire Station #1 today as firefighters taught fire safety by showing pole slides, hose use, and fire truck tours during National Fire Prevention Week (Oct.

4-10).

State Farm will raise homeowners insurance rates by nearly 8% this fall across Illinois, including in Decatur (following last year's larger increases).

Homeowners are advised to review their policies and prepare for the change.