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Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ God’s Shelter of Love held its annual Blue Jean Ball on October 12th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to support local women and children facing homelessness — former Executive Director Dan Watkins stepped down as Arianna Fane took over, with donations from the event set to help all shelter programs continue. Now Decatur
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Decatur residents were displaced after a house fire occurred Saturday night at a home on the 1600 block of North Union Street—smoke detectors woke the occupants so they could escape safely before heavy fire, smoke and water damage made the home uninhabitable while friends and family offered help. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur’s Theatre 7 announced its 2025 to 26 season at the Civic Center Theater; it will offer main-stage productions including The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940—scheduled for October 25, 26, 31 and November 1, 2—and additional events like Sister Act in May and a Rocky Horror Picture Show screening on October 24. Now Decatur
- ➤ Millikin University Percussion Ensembles will host the 19th Annual Halloween Concert Series on October 29 and 30 at the haunted Albert Taylor Theatre on campus — tickets are on sale for the 7:30 p.m. show on October 29 and the 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows on October 30, with proceeds supporting the Percussive Arts Society Club. Now Decatur
- ➤ A public presentation in Decatur will discuss the book Struggling to Survive: The Lincolns' Difficult First Year by Carolyn Harmon, published by Decatur's Words Matter Publishing. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Children’s Museum of Illinois introduced Teach the Tutor, a free tutoring program for junior high and high school students to learn math tutoring skills (designed to help younger children). The five-week program will hold sessions every Thursday from October 23 to November 20 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (registration is required) at the museum on 55 S. Country Club Rd. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of Education Business Luncheon on November 4 at the Millikin University Commons Banquet Room — doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and local education leaders Dr. Rochelle Clark, Dr. Cris Valdez, and Dr. Dean Pribbenow will speak; early registration ends October 25 with ticket prices of $27 for Chamber members and $37 for non-members. Now Decatur
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur and Mount Zion businesses and residents are being asked to conserve water as lake levels drop—records show September was the second driest in 142 years— according to the National Weather Service. Herald & Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The sidewalk along Lost Bridge Road—used for fence replacement—will be closed today until October 20 while city crews complete the work; drivers are advised to use caution in the work zone. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Millikin University and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will hold the Real Men Wear Pink football game on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at Frank M. Lindsay Field to promote breast cancer awareness—cancer survivors get free admission and fans can access on-site health information. Now Decatur
- ➤ Hospital Sisters Health System partnered with independent Medicare adviser Chapter to offer free Medicare consultations for patients aged 65 and older during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 through December 7. Patients can schedule consultations online at askchapter.org/hshs + by calling 855-636-0583. Now Decatur
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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.
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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.
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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.
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