Good morning, Decatur.

A possible tornado touched down in Long Creek in Macon County at about 3:15 p.m. Sunday — damaging homes along Jeanette, Skyline, and Baltimore Ave and leaving nearly 2,400 people without power while crews survey the damage.

Decatur Park District will host a Princess Ball for children ages 5 to 12 and guardians at the Scovill Banquet Facility on Saturday, Jan.

24. Dinner is set from 5 to 6 p.m. & dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. with tickets at $40 per couple and $15 per sibling.

Register now for the University of Illinois Extension MasterNaturalist program in Decatur, held at the Macon County Extension office (3351 N.

President Howard Brown Blvd.) on Tuesdays from 6–9 p.m. beginning Jan. 13; the 12-week course costs $150 with fee waivers for those 18 and older.

Officials in Macon County urge residents to recycle used batteries after the holidays to prevent hazardous leaks.

Batteries can be dropped off at the Macon County Recycling Center (151 West Wood Street in downtown Decatur) and at retailers like Lowe's or Best Buy, with rechargeable batteries taped for safety.