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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Deloyde Sanders fed over 250 people outside the Oasis Center on Saturday and later discovered his full-size grill had been stolen—security camera footage showed a red truck towing it, and tips led to its recovery. He said he will keep using the grill to serve meals to those in need. WAND
- ➤ Dr. Juanita Morris spoke with Byers & Co on November 17 about workforce development and community building. The podcast explains her plans for boosting local job skills (available for local listening). Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Theatre 7 and the Decatur Area Arts Council will present a radio play based on 'It’s A Wonderful Life' on December 13th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on December 14th at 2 p.m.—sponsored by Hickory Point Bank, tickets cost $15 and sales will benefit both groups while local actors perform and a Holiday Shop with trivia offers extra chances to win show tickets. Now Decatur
- ➤ WAND’s 2025 Holiday Master Guide lists many festive events across Central Illinois that will help residents plan their season. The guide details a Turkey Trot on November 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Fairview Park and a Thanksgiving luncheon in Decatur on November 25, along with holiday markets, walks, and New Year's celebrations set for the coming weeks (WANDTV). WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 17, IDNR urged deer hunters to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands—one of the leading causes of hunting injuries. The agency noted that last year's incidents were mostly due to tree stand falls, and the upcoming firearm deer season runs Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7. Now Decatur
- ➤ Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced on November 17 that Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan earned its seventh Gold rating from Morningstar, placing it among only five nationally recognized plans. The plan offers Illinois families low fees and varied investment options (a key factor in its high rating) to help save for college. Now Decatur
- ➤ The city of Decatur has moved to Stage One Water Rationing as a drought continues—Lake Decatur's water levels have fallen with below-average rainfall since mid-August. The city now bans lake water for irrigation and allows watering lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Decatur Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health launched U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week today—ending November 24th—and recognized nearly 90 hospitals for measures against antibiotic resistance, with Decatur Memorial earning Gold and HSHS St. Mary’s awarded Silver. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Women’s Pro Baseball League announced that Robin Roberts Stadium will be the official venue for its 2026 season—Golden Rule Entertainment, which operates the Decatur Baseball Club, is preparing upgrades at the historic stadium. The season will run from August 1 to mid-September with the league’s first draft scheduled for November 20. WAND
- ➤ Kevin Breheny joined the Byers & Co podcast on November 17 to discuss football, Eddie Murphy, Maroa-Forsyth football, late night talk shows, and Billy Bob Thorton's band, offering his insights on sports & entertainment. Now 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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