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Decatur
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited to join CONO (Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations) meeting on October 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Madden Room in Decatur Public Library at 130 North Franklin Street, where they can share neighborhood project ideas and concerns. The one-hour meeting is held monthly and welcomes anyone interested in starting or joining a neighborhood group. Decatur Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musician Jake Tolbert is searching Decatur for fiddles made by George Crowder in his west side basement workshop—he hopes to preserve Crowder’s legacy with these unique instruments. Herald & Review
- ➤ Lincoln Square Theater's president Lavelle Hunt recalled Ace Frehley's June 2024 performance in Decatur as his planned Oct. 10 return was canceled due to health issues; his memory is honored through memorabilia on display (he died Thursday at age 74). WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On October 17th, Dennis Lab School Assistant Principals Keith Creighton and Allie Smith joined Byers & Co to give an update on the school and share their history. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Decatur will host a special live edition of Sport Talk featuring Illini coach Brad Underwood with Mark Tupper and Tim Cain at Hickory Point Banquet Facility on October 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Free tickets—limited to four per person—can be picked up on October 21 from 7 to 10 a.m. at WSOY Studios at 132 South Water Street. 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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Live Comedy Night at Golden Fox Brewing
7:30-10 p.m. — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with 3 national touring comedians in Decatur.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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