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In today's newsletter:
- How Labor Day in Decatur could send $18,000 to local charities
- Headed to Walmart Friday? Here's how to help Decatur students
- Why a Decatur knife attack ended with probation, not prison time.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Mid-Illinois Labor Council to Host Decatur Labor Day Parade and Picnic (decaturtribune.com) — Decatur's annual Labor Day Parade steps off downtown at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, followed by a $25 "Picnic in the Park" at Fairview Park that's free for union members. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will also award $18,000 in We Are One Community grants to 22 Decatur-area charities, highlighting how local unions support residents year-round. 
2. Salvation Army Asks Community to Support "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive (newschannel20.com) — Decatur families can help local students gear up for school this Friday, Aug. 21, by donating supplies at both Walmart locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Salvation Army's Stuff the Bus drive collects backpacks, notebooks, basics like pencils and glue, or cash in Red Kettles so Decatur-area kids start the year prepared.
3. Decatur man gets probation for attacking two people with knife (wcia.com) — A Decatur man has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in an April knife attack involving two people. Court records and Decatur Police reports detail how a dispute escalated from shoving to slashing, with a judge accepting a negotiated plea and ordering no contact with the victims.
4. 2025FC102, NonCook Sale Notice (legals) (herald-review.com) — A Decatur home at 55 Corman Court is scheduled for a foreclosure auction on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 a.m. at the Macon County Courthouse. The legal notice outlines the property description, sale terms, and bidder payment requirements for anyone interested in this single-family residence.
5. 18 archive photos of the Millikin University campus (herald-review.com) — Millikin University's campus and student life take center stage in this archival photo collection, from Aston Hall renovations to standout athletes and alumni with roots in Decatur. The images span decades, highlighting dorm life, sports achievements, and university milestones that many local residents will remember or recognize.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur
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★ Featured events ★
- That Arena Rock Show →
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E Cantrell St, Decatur
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Table for Ten - August 21, 2026
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Stix on 36
11:30 am - FRP for Cloud-Based Time and Attendance Management System →
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce 101 S Main St #102, Decatur, IL 62523 - Half Day of School
DECATUR SD 61 Decatur, IL 62523
Friday August 21
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PreK Orientation
MT ZION CUSD 3 McGaughey
12:00 pm - Softball vs. Pana →
Meridian Middle School Macon, IL 62544
4:30 pm - 4th Grade Open House
MT ZION CUSD 3 Mt Zion, IL 62549
6:00 pm - PreK First Day of School
MT ZION CUSD 3 Mt Zion, IL 62549 - Softball vs. Central A&M →
Meridian Middle School Macon, IL 62544
4:30 pm - Baseball @ Central A&M →
Meridian Middle School Macon, IL 62544
4:30 pm - 5th Grade Open House
MT ZION CUSD 3 Mt Zion, IL 62549
6:00 pm - Band/Choir Plant Sale Fundraiser
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 Warrensburg, IL 62573
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning I'm wanting to get my driveway repaved.
Does anyone have any recommendations for affordable & reliable contractor ? (Nextdoor Home Park) - This store features reasonable prices, attractive displays, a huge amount and variety of merchandise!!
I highly recommend it!! And if you would like a place to volunteer your time, they allow that, too!! A group from my church went there for several… (Nextdoor Muffley)
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - ADM posted a job opening for Accounting Supervisor - Decatur, IL in Decatur. Apply here.
- Decatur Public Schools posted a job opening for Alternative Education Assistant Principal 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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