Good morning, Decatur.

Millikin University (in Decatur) will host Boo at MU on October 19, inviting families to attend this event (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) as part of the community's fall celebrations.

ADM will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Central Milling Laboratory (705 East Eldorado St.) in Decatur on Tuesday, Oct.

14 at 9:30 a.m. The lab will bake about 30 loaves daily to analyze flour performance and support 31 facilities across North America.

Scherer has secured state funds to help local libraries, literacy programs and technology, with Baby TALK, Richland Community College's Adult Literacy program and veterans' services receiving support—funding that will boost access to important resources.

On October 10, 2025, Eisenhower High School band teacher Jennifer Morrow and student leaders Mary Howe, Emmersyn Walton, and Kaylee Sommer spoke with Byers & Co to share their plans to play with the Marching Illini at U of I Band Day and with the Western Illinois Marching Band in Hawaii at the National Pearl Harbor Parade and Ceremony—details shared in a new podcast.

Macon County Environmental Management Department will accept consumer electronics and household paint for recycling on Oct.

18, Nov. 22 and Dec. 28—providing Decatur residents with a scheduled chance to drop off items responsibly.

Austin Deaton—of Brinkoetter Realtors—joined Byers and Co on October 10 to discuss the local commercial real estate market and highlight the firm's 60-year service to the community.

Autism Awareness Walk: Donuts for a Difference

9 AM – 12 PM — Fairview Park — Free entry — Enjoy delicious donuts while supporting autism awareness and acceptance in the community.

Open Mic Night with Bob Besser

6 PM – 9 PM — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Showcase your talent in music, comedy, or poetry at this lively community event.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

4-6 p.m. — Kirkland Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a festive spectacle of dance and music in a magical holiday setting.