What's up Decatur! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Northeast Community Fund board room named for Regan Deering (herald-review.com) — Northeast Community Fund in Decatur is honoring longtime volunteer and board chair Regan Deering by naming its board room after her at the new facility on North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Photos and notes from the groundbreaking highlight support from city leaders, faith communities, and residents backing expanded services for local families in need.
2. Decatur art fundraiser turns empty packaging into support for local food drive (wandtv.com) — A new Decatur Area Arts Council fundraiser is turning discarded packaging into mixed-media art to raise money for the WSOY Community Food Drive helping families across Macon County. Residents are encouraged to donate ahead of the Oct. 2 drive at Airport Plaza Kroger, where contributions will support neighbors facing higher grocery costs and food insecurity.
3. Millikin University recognized among best regional colleges in 2027 U.S. News & World (newschannel20.com) — Millikin University in Decatur has been ranked among the top regional colleges in Illinois and recognized as a "Best Value School" in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. The university is also celebrating its largest incoming undergraduate class since 2019, including more transfer and international students choosing to study in Decatur.
4. The science behind seasons (wandtv.com) — From right here in Decatur, a WAND explainer walks you through why Central Illinois is shifting into fall, focusing on Earth's 23.5-degree tilt and the recent autumn equinox. It clarifies why our days grow shorter and cooler, debunks myths about Earth–Sun distance, and contrasts our coming winter with the Southern Hemisphere's warming season.
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