Good morning, Decatur.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.