Good morning, Decatur.

On Day 30 of the government shutdown, experts warned that SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of central Illinois families will be halted in two days, which may force households to skip meals as local grocery stores face a loss of up to $3 million in monthly spending—economists noted that each SNAP dollar withdrawn has a ripple effect that could also hurt jobs and local purchases. Local representatives are urged to secure the allocated funds to keep the benefits flowing.

Millikin University held the grand opening of its new Millikin Market on November 2 to provide free nutritious food for students not on the All-Access Meal Plan, and the pantry will officially open on November 4 with service on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the Grab & Go station will run Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

50th Annual Turkey Trot

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Fairview Park — Registration fee varies — Participate in a festive race with options for all ages including a virtual race.