🌱 Patch AM: Millikin’s homecoming thriller in Decatur ends with a heartbreaking miss

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In today's newsletter:

• Millikin's homecoming thriller in Decatur ends with a heartbreaking miss
• What ADM's new joint venture could mean for Decatur's plant

Also on today's calendar: Teen Homeschool Study Hall and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
• Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Millikin football falls short of comeback against Carroll, 31-28 (wandtv.com) — Millikin football nearly pulled off a dramatic homecoming comeback in Decatur, rallying from a 21-0 deficit before falling 31-28 to Carroll after a late missed field goal. Big Blue fans still saw standout performances from AJ Lee on the ground and Sylas Gomez through the air as Millikin dropped its second CCIW game of the season.
   

• ADM and CJ to form amino acid joint venture (feedstuffs.com) — ADM's feed-grade amino acid plant in Decatur is set to become part of a new joint venture with global biotech company CJ CheilJedang, aimed at strengthening U.S. production and supply of key livestock nutrients. While ADM keeps its other Decatur operations, this deal could influence local manufacturing roles and the city's place in the global agricultural supply chain.
   

📸 Around Decatur

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Book Sale →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Teen Homeschool Study Hall →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  1:00 pm
• School-Age Art Class--Chalk Pastel Galaxies →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  4:00 pm
• Monthly Teen Meetup →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  5:00 pm
• Chess Club →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• TIghtwad Tuesday →
  Golden Fox Brewing, 3025 N. Kandy Lane, Decatur
• Tuesday Night Trivia at Door 4! →
  Door 4 Brewing, 1214 W. Cerro Gordo St., Decatur
  8:00 am
• Shining Sun Mini Camp →
  Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur
  9:30 am
• Preschool Art Class--Spooky Mansion Watercolor Resist →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  10:00 am
• Book Sale →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  10:30 am
• Relief Society soup lunch →
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3955 Lourdes Drive, Decatur
  11:30 am
• Yoga for the People →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey everyone if you need any fabrics or upholstery done.
  Aaron Ray He is your guy . He just fixed my awning on my motorhome. Did a great job. Highly recommend. (Nextdoor Lakeview)
• Our entire City team is proud to support the WSOY Community Food Drive.
  The trolley and other City vehicles this morning delivered 2,371 pounds of food along with monetary donations. Thank you to our employees for feeding… (Nextdoor )

• Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Decatur. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

Macon

• Early Voting Underway In Macon County (decaturradio.com)
• Sangamon County anglers get 3 trout-stocked lakes this fall (sj-r.com)

Monticello

• Week 7 Illini Prairie Conference football predictions (blogspot.com)

Ok Decatur! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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