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Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 11, 2025 — Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Debbie Bogle of United Way joined James Keith to discuss a fundraiser where he pledged to cut his ponytail to help fund wheelchair ramps, with the foundation matching donations. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dale Colee joined Byers & Co on November 11 to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends—which will feature George Strekfuss from the Brass Horn discussing Small Business Saturday and a Veterans breakfast scheduled for tomorrow morning at the Mt Zion Convention Center at 9 a.m.—while he also discussed the open enrollment period. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Multi-Platinum country artist Sara Evans will perform at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur on Friday, May 29, 2026. Presale tickets start today at 10 a.m. — public sale tickets begin on November 14 at 10 a.m. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Public Library will host bestselling author Aaron Reynolds on November 15 in Madden Auditorium for its 150th anniversary celebration. Two presentations are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. with the first 50 families at each session receiving a free book and additional titles available for purchase at Novel Ideas. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crossing Healthcare will launch Rapid Care, a new walk-in clinic at 575 West Hay St on the Decatur Memorial Hospital campus. The clinic will treat common illnesses and minor injuries Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.—Interim CEO Julie Brilley said the service is designed for quick and easy access to care. WAND
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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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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.
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Nutcracker Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Richland Community College — Tickets $15 ($12 for kids and seniors) — Experience a delightful local interpretation of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet with community talent.
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Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle
3:40-9:40 p.m. — Decatur Brew Works — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive run leading up to the Decatur Christmas Parade.
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