Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
Local leaders, businesses and community members will attend the annual Community Prayer Breakfast at Mt. Zion Convention Center on Wednesday, Oct.
21. The event features keynote Dr. Kelly Clark, runs from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., and costs $15 with a buffet.
Jeff Mueller, former Oasis Day and Resource Center director, joined Soy City Buzz on Monday to share reflections on his tenure & changes in support for people experiencing homelessness in Decatur.
His discussion highlighted the center’s lasting impact on community services.
Kevin Breheny discussed the Oasis Day Center closing during an interview with Byers & Co on Monday, Oct.
12 — he explored ways to maintain community services amid growing concerns.
Decatur Rotary Club #180 is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grant Program to fund local projects until Nov.
30. Eligible nonprofits, schools and community groups can apply online to outline their project plans and anticipated impact.
💼 Business
Jack Kruse, Trading Manager for ADM Origination, is featured in the NowDecatur ADM All Access Podcast Series and explains how the Central Illinois harvest supports Decatur’s economy and connects local producers to global markets.
🎭 Culture
Decatur Community Dance will celebrate 30 years of The Nutcracker Ballet this December at Richland Community College’s Shilling Auditorium.
Tickets go on sale online November 1 for performances on December 11 at 7:30 p.m., December 12 at 4 p.m., and December 13 at 2 p.m.
🎓 Education
Decatur Public Schools partnered with Elevations Barber Shop to host the Fifth Annual Mustang Cutz event at Muffley Elementary School.
Free haircuts will be available for students who return a parent-signed permission slip ahead of Picture Day on Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
🏈 Sports
Millikin University and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are hosting Real Men Wear Pink, a football game to raise breast cancer awareness on Oct.
17 at 6 p.m. at Frank M. Lindsay Field against Illinois Wesleyan University. Cancer survivors get free admission and a 5 p.m. tailgate is planned.
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