Good morning, Decatur.

A water main broke overnight Friday and flooded the intersection of North 22nd Street and East Locust Street, with crews working (between the Sands Viaduct and East Garfield Ave) to restrict traffic and advise drivers to use alternate routes.

Mueller Water Products held a ribbon-cutting Thursday for its state-of-the-art foundry in Decatur — a facility that builds on the firm’s long local history.

The ceremony marked a new step in the company’s growth.

Sunrise and Sips debuts Monday at 7 a.m. on WAND Now, offering a mix of lighthearted humor and news headlines.

Hosted by Deron Molen and Lacey Spence (with trending videos and fun segments), the 30-minute show streams live and on-demand exclusively on the digital platform.

Julia Livingston and Holly Kitson discussed the unveiling of a new marker honoring Judge James Benton Parsons and local Black educators on the Macon County African American Heritage Trail in a podcast recorded Dec.

5 at Byers & Co. The episode is now available for local listeners.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced $10 million for the Job Training and Economic Development Program—supporting equitable workforce recovery including Decatur.

Local organizations may apply for grants from $250,000 to $750,000 as part of a broader $35 million investment.

MacArthur Generals boys basketball games will be broadcast live on 106.3 ESPN The Game with play-by-play from Jacob Thome.

Fans who cannot attend in person can tune in for expert commentary as the season unfolds.

Paint and Electronic Recycling

8 AM – 12 PM — Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center — Free drop-off — Dispose of your latex and oil-based paints, electronics, and more responsibly.