Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur launched a targeted neighborhood cleanup program that lets residents in designated areas dispose of eligible household items for free by partnering with a local hauler.

Residents will be notified by mail with instructions on when to place items curbside.

The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program in Decatur has helped people improve their lives by teaching skills for self-sufficiency, with recent graduates like Samantha Higgins securing housing and joining local support efforts at the Empowerment Opportunity Center; over 13 years, the program has assisted around 450 individuals.

A Decatur man visited 525 N.

Church St. to say goodbye to a church filled with lifelong memories — the building is set for demolition.

Children’s Museum of Illinois will host its annual Halloween CeleBOOration on Sunday, Oct.

25 from noon to 5 p.m. in Decatur, featuring a rubber duck hunt (with prizes), temporary tattoos and crafts, and a Kids Council bake sale with The Little Pink Kitchen; admission will be $12 (members half-price).

Two Eisenhower High School students were sworn in as junior board members at a school board meeting, adding a fresh youth perspective to education in the community.

MillikinWORKS and the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will launch the AI for Business workshop series on Thursday, Oct.

22 to help local business professionals learn new skills for growth.

City council members approved a detailed study (following a recent vote) aimed at winning concessions from railroads to ease congestion.

The review will use transportation data to guide future rail operations affecting Decatur.

Dove, Inc in Decatur is using Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October to offer legal advocacy, counseling, emergency shelter, and a 24-hour hotline for residents in five counties seeking a safer home.

On Oct. 15, 2026, Mark Tupper hosted Tupper on Sports at Byers & Co., where he discussed MLB and Illini Basketball and Football.