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Happening soon: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Decatur Patch calendar

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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. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Northeast Community Fund is honoring a key Decatur volunteer
  • How recycled art in Decatur is filling shelves for hungry neighbors
  • Millikin's new rankings: what they signal for Decatur's college town

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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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anybody that's gotten a fence installed within the last year or two;
    who did you hire and how much did they charge you? Even better if you have photos to back their work!! Thank you (Nextdoor North Fork)
  • Hi neighbors,
    I thought I would use next-door to my benefit and introduce myself! My name is Chelsea and I have a commercial and residential cleaning company that… (Nextdoor Home Park)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor - Decatur SD #61 in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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