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🌱 Patch AM: Foreclosure filed on West Wood Street property in Decatur

Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Decatur Patch calendar

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Good morning Decatur! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Foreclosure filed on West Wood Street property in Decatur
  • How a 100 mph chase ties into Decatur police history.
  • How Decatur families can honor lost babies at Nelson Park

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026FC94, PNN Foreclosure (herald-review.com) — A foreclosure case has been filed involving the property at 1429 W. Wood Street in Decatur, with JPMorgan Chase Bank seeking to foreclose on a mortgage tied to that address. Defendants are notified to respond or appear at the Macon County Circuit Court on East Wood Street by Oct. 26, 2026. Failure to do so could lead to a default judgment.
   

2. Accused street racer runs but he can't hide, cops report (herald-review.com) — A Decatur man is accused of repeatedly racing at up to 100 mph on city streets and fleeing police, according to a sworn affidavit. The story then walks through decades of Decatur Police Department history, highlighting old photos, equipment changes, and officers who have patrolled local neighborhoods over the years.
   

3. HSHS St. Mary's set to host 11th annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope (wandtv.com) — HSHS St. Mary's in Decatur is inviting families to its 11th annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Nelson Park. The morning includes a memorial service and lakeside walk honoring babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Families are encouraged to register early so their child's name appears in the program.
   

4. The CCIW Football Notebook: Four Teams Enter Weekend Unbeaten in CCIW Play (cciw.org) — Millikin University hosts North Park in Decatur as CCIW football enters another weekend, giving local fans a chance to see the Big Blue try to bounce back at home. The conference also features an unbeaten showdown between Illinois Wesleyan and Wheaton, plus several standout players and award-winners to watch across the league.
   

5. Cerro Gordo teen writes book about loss of his father (wandtv.com) — Reported from Decatur, this piece follows Cerro Gordo High School junior Jace Wamser, who turned the loss of his father to suicide into a faith-centered book meant to comfort others. He even took his story to Washington, D.C., hoping to influence mental health conversations and now invites readers to connect through his upcoming release, "Carry On."
   

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