Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur Park District will host a free, Halloween-themed trick-or-treat event for individuals with special needs on Thursday, Oct.

29 at Scovill Park West Activity Center (3909 West Main Street). The event runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and guardians must stay with participants amid music, mini-games, and treats.

Neighbors & local police will host a free outdoor movie night this Friday at Toad Hill Commons, 1200 East Condit Street, with food truck offerings and a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at 7 p.m. The event is a collaborative effort to strengthen community bonds.

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater is set to transform with a $7.6 million donation from the Howard G.

Buffett Foundation — adding 1,600 seats, new video walls, and other upgrades.

The Oglesby Mansion & Museum will host its final fall open house on Sunday, Oct.

25 from 2pm to 4pm at 421 West William St in the historic district. The venue, decorated by the Decatur Garden Club, will ask for a $5 donation per adult + $2 per child for family tours.

Yesterday, Jessa Wilcoxen and Maddie Tomblin Mazzola of Millikin University joined Byers and Co to discuss scholarships, visit days, exhibitions and other opportunities for students at the School of Art and Creative Media— the podcast offers key insight for local art enthusiasts.

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Dept. of Commerce announced $2.4M in tourism grants to boost attractions and events, with $1.8M for attractions and $600K for festivals.

Webinars are held today at 10 a.m. + 2 p.m. for interested applicants.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Decatur and Dove, Inc. supports victims by offering programs and candlelight services (serving 5 Central Illinois counties).

Ameren Illinois lineworkers from Decatur earned top-10 finishes at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas, and raised $96,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Climbin’ for Kids campaign) with strong showings in individual and team events.