CHICO board members are planning community events for 2023. If you have any ideas or upcoming events you'd like us to be apart of, please email us at chicoillinois@gmail.com.

The Good Samaritan Inn is looking for February volunteers to help serve their daily meals.

The 9:00 to 11:00 am shift can be filled by 2-3 people and involves food preparation.

The 11:00 am to 1:00 pm shift requires 4 to 6 people to help serve patrons the daily noon meal.

To sign up, call 217-429-1455 or email outreach@goodsaminn.org.

The Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers at the ReStore on Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

To sign up, call 217-425-6446 or email officemanager@decaturhabitat.org.

The Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity is looking to form a Construction Group to work on their Rehab and Construction homes.

To sign up, call 217-425-6446 or email officemanager@decaturhabitat.org.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from

9 - 11:30 a.m., the Empowerment Opportunity Center located at 360 E Marietta St. provides free personal and household supplies to those in need.

First-time shoppers will need a valid ID to preregister for this service.

For more information, call 217-428-0155.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 - 10 a.m., the Salvation Army located at 229 W Main St., provides free food items to those in need.

Millikin University and the Decatur Public Library are providing free 2022 tax preparation assistance by appointment only.

Eligibility: Families with incomes of $70,000 or less OR individuals with incomes of $35,000 or less.

To make an appointment, call

For more information, visit their website.

Hickory Point Bank & Trust's Downpayment Plus Program is awarding up to $10,000 to eligible homebuyers to use toward down payment and closing costs.

Homebuyers must meet income eligibility requirements and:

The Decatur Public Library is hosting a First Time Home Buyer Workshop on Thursday, February 7 at 6 p.m.

Learn what to expect in the home buying process, credit and loan requirements, and possible grant money available through First Time Home Buyer programs.

Looking for a dependable source of information about and assistance with healthcare, housing, food, and more?

Community members may also set up a confidential appointment with the library Social Worker. All assistance is free and available to the public.

Richland Community College is offering two non-credit culinary classes in time for Valentine's Day.

The Valentine's Dinner for Two course will be held on February 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. The course includes preparing petite fillets, twice-baked potatoes, grilled asparagus, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. The cost is $55 per person.

On February 11 from noon to 3 p.m., the community can take the Cake Decorating Basics course where you can become icing connoisseurs. The cost is $60 per person.

Mardi Gras Casino Night is a fundraiser to generate funds for Dr. Chili Park.

Tickets are $30 and include unlimited hors devours, musical entertainment, access to a fully stocked cash bar, and $200 in starter casino cash.

The Mt. Zion CEO Class is hosting a family fun night at the Mt. Zion Convention Center on Saturday, February 18 from 7 - 9 p.m.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Enjoy a delicious meal and performance from the Decatur Park District Heart and Soul Special Needs Choir. All proceeds will go to support the choir.

Meals can be ordered here or by calling 217-619-8042.

Macon County CASA is hosting its 3rd annual CASA Coffee Crawl with 9 participating local coffee shop locations.

A percentage of all sales go to support Macon County CASA and their mission to advocate for abused and neglected children in our community.

Join the Decatur Polar Plunge event and support the Special Olympics Illinois athletes across the state.

The McDonald's HACER National Scholarship Program will offer scholarships to up to 30 outstanding Hispanic students.

Applications are open to legal U.S. residents or DREAMer/DACA recipients younger than 21 years old.

The National Scholarship awards up to $39,000 for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for a bachelor's degree at one of TheDream.US' Partner Colleges.

Applications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before November 1, 2017.

The BHW Scholarship is open to women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2023 school year.

The Denes I. Bardos Award is given to students in recognition for achievement in their community and science or engineering.

Applications are open to first or second generation immigrants and students in their final year of high school or students enrolled in a college degree program within the past 6 months.

Looking for work? Browse over 1,900 job listings available now in Macon County!

Decatur Park District is hosting a hiring fair on Friday, February 10 from 3 - 6 p.m. at the DISC located at 1295 W Wood St.

Decatur Public Schools is hosting a hiring fair on Wednesday, February 15 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at MacArthur High School.

DPS61 high school students interested in having a valuable experience this summer should consider applying to intern!

Submit an application on their website.