Good morning, Decatur.

Millikin University will host its annual Boo at MU event Sunday, Oct.

18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at University Commons and Staley Library (1230 West Main St.) offering Halloween activities like trunk-or-treat, games, crafts, and costumes for campus and community families; parking is available nearby at DISC lot.

Millikin University and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will host the annual Real Men Wear Pink football game featuring Big Blue against Illinois Wesleyan University on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Frank M. Lindsay Field, with a tailgate and hospital tent starting at 5 p.m. to raise breast cancer awareness.

God’s Shelter of Love raised nearly $35,000 at its annual Blue Jean Ball as it responded to rising demand for emergency shelter in Decatur.

The shelter provided 583 safe-bed stays in September, marking a 115% increase over last year.

Byers and Co broadcast live from the A.E.

Staley Museum on Oct. 13 as part of its 30th anniversary tour, celebrating community heritage in partnership with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. Local voices discussed museum projects + Decatur’s history.

Decatur Public Schools partnered with Elevations Barber Shop on Oct.

13 at Muffley Elementary School to provide free haircuts for students ahead of Picture Day. The annual event, which began in 2022, boosts student confidence and celebrates a community tradition + offers support for local youth.

Illinois governor Pritzker and the state Department of Revenue announced that tax credits saved nearly 950,000 families more than $600 million last year - plans for 2025 tax relief will further assist working families.