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Morning Decatur! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $10.3M project is reshaping Decatur's senior life
- How Decatur St. Teresa shut down QND's offense in the opener
- Want to help local youth while tasting top-tier barbecue?
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Seeking grants to make the senior future even brighter (herald-review.com) — Decatur's Park District is building a $10.3 million, state-of-the-art senior activity center, backed by more than $3 million in state grants. The story also looks back at decades of fun at Nelson and Fairview parks, from swimming lessons to the Fun Fair and skating at Fairview Rink. 
2. Raiders lose low-scoring first game of season, 16-7 (whig.com) — Decatur fans saw St. Teresa open the high school football season with a gritty 16-7 home win over Quincy Notre Dame, powered by defense and key interceptions. Coach Jack Cornell praised his Raiders' effort but stressed ball security as they prepare to host Carbondale next Friday night.
3. Decatur BBQ Brawl firing up in Forsyth to benefit youth advocacy center (wandtv.com) — Decatur-area residents can dig into competition barbecue and live music at the inaugural Decatur BBQ Brawl in Forsyth on September 19, raising funds for the Webster-Cantrell Youth Advocacy Center. Teams will compete in ribs, pulled pork, and brisket, while attendees sample entries, vote for winners, and enjoy vendors and beer service at Coziahr Harley-Davidson.
4. Report: Housing Affordability Takes Downturn in Q2 Due to Market Headwinds (rismedia.com) — Decatur stands out nationally as the most affordable housing market, with typical families needing only 16% of their income for a mortgage on an existing home. A new NAHB report shows affordability worsening in many cities, but Decatur, along with Peoria and Springfield, remains a bright spot despite higher rates and construction costs.
📸 Around Decatur
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur
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- 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
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Live Music – AllNighter →
Bargenta, 117 E Elm St, Argenta
2:00 pm - Band/Choir Plant Sale Fundraiser
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 Warrensburg, IL 62573 - Softball vs. Warrensburg Latham →
Meridian Middle School Macon, IL 62544
4:30 pm - Baseball @ Warrensburg →
Meridian Middle School Macon, IL 62544
4:30 pm - Tuscola JV Football @ Warrensburg-Latham →
Warrensburg-Latham High School, 430 North St, Warrensburg
6:00 pm - 6th Grade Open House
MT ZION CUSD 3 Mt Zion, IL 62549
6:00 pm - Softball vs. Nokomis →
Meridian Middle School Macon, IL 62544
4:30 pm - MacArthur Boys Varsity Soccer @ Warrensburg-Latham →
Warrensburg-Latham High School, 430 North St, Warrensburg
4:30 pm - Softball @ Buffalo Tri-City →
Meridian Middle School Macon, IL 62544
4:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 Warrensburg, IL 62573
6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Trees Forever TreeKeeper classes begin this September, providing a great opportunity to learn how to properly care for trees.
The online classes will run Thursday evenings September 1, 8, and 15. You will learn how to properly plant, care, and advocate for trees on your own… (Nextdoor ) - Hilarious moment.
Having a conversation with a 7 year old about bodily processes and explained that everything we consume has to come somehow, and they ask "you mean… (Nextdoor Baltimore & Fitzgerald)
- Pilot Company posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Decatur. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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