🌱 Patch AM: What happened during the tense weapons bust at a Decatur gas station?

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In today's newsletter:

• What happened during the tense weapons bust at a Decatur gas station?
• How your quick survey response could reshape Decatur's health services
• Which Decatur conference showdown headlined this week's football highlights?

Also on today's calendar: Tuesday Night Trivia at Door 4! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cops make 2 weapons arrests amid gas station 'parking lot party' (herald-review.com) — An early Sunday disturbance at Decatur's Hot Spot gas station led police to arrest two people and seize several illegal weapons. The incident comes amid heightened concern about gun violence, with Decatur's police chief and mayor previously urging residents to work with law enforcement to prevent further shootings and keep neighborhoods safer.
   

• Decatur Hospitals Seek Community Input Through Health Survey (nowdecatur.com) — Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's are asking Macon and Moultrie County residents to complete a short online Community Health Survey open through October 31. Your responses will help shape future health programs, resource allocation, and services, including efforts that address cancer screening, food access, housing, transportation, and other local needs.
   

• Friday Football Fever (10/2/26) (wcia.com) — High school football fans in Decatur can relive Week 7 with highlights from a tough conference clash in town and scores from more than 20 Central Illinois games. From MacArthur's big win to other regional matchups, the roundup helps locals track rivals and playoff implications as the season heads into its final stretch.
   

📸 Around Decatur

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• TIghtwad Tuesday →
  Golden Fox Brewing, 3025 N. Kandy Lane, Decatur

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• 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
• DPL READiculous, JR →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  4:00 pm
• Penny Severns Memorial Reception with the Democratic Women of Macon County →
  Richland Community College – Shilling Center, 1 College Park, Decatur
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Books Between Bites with the DPL Friends of the Library →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  12:15 pm
• Wins Day Horse Racing →
  Golden Fox Brewing, 3025 N. Kandy Lane, Decatur
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach →
  Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What is being built on Brush College Road when heading North on the left side if road?
  I assume something ADM related? I tried to read the signs posted when I've drive by but couldnt read them. (Nextdoor Lakeview)
• I have a property management group new here to Decatur !
  Anybody need help I have my own maintenance Crew and cleaning crew ! Message me (Nextdoor GM Square)

• pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in DECATUR IL S14998 in Decatur. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02805) - 1948 E. Eldorado St. in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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