Tom Brinkoetter announces a new initiative through a partnership with NowDecatur, Dale's Southlake Pharmacy and Colee's Corner Drugs called "Chalk the City" where Decatur citizens are encouraged to create outdoor chalk art and Brinkoetter will come take drone shots of it to make a citywide montage.

This Education Spotlight features two teachers, Sarah Pritts of Garfield Montessori and Cassie Mann of Dennis Lab School, and they talk about the ways they are going above and beyond to help their students including daily Facebook interactions, making packets of projects, and even participating in a parade.

Best Trips Ever is spotlighted and Linda Roberts talks about how the travel industry is heavily impacted by the pandemic with increased cancellations and rescheduling, and how she is working with travel companies to help serve her customers.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks about the support the city is receiving from local business owners, how they are improving in getting important communications out, and touches on large gatherings including Easter services, graduations and summer events.

Dunn Company is spotlighted and David Tyrolt talks about how their business is trying to follow the intent and spirit of the shutdown, the differences in doing business now, and how they can still be a helpful and meaningful part of the community through the crisis.

Pastor Matt Samuels of GT Church talks about how different this Good Friday is, how he is trying to be reflective lately, how the impact of his gratitude journal has surprised him, and warns that faith should not be used to deny reality.

Debbie Bogle of The United Way talks about the effect of the hazardous weather, gives an update on the prepared meals they are helping distribute, tells how people can help and talks about how some people may be new to needing social services and how they can receive the help they need,

Ameren Illinois' Daetta Jones gives an update after strong straight-line winds took out power for over 27,000 people, talks about how their teams are working safely around the clock, and details the best ways to keep informed with power related updates.

Former Mayor Paul Osborne talks about the importance of getting accurate information from trusted sources, how course correction needs to happen after a breakdown in communication and gives his thoughts on the increase of non-media entities wanting to play a role in creating and distributing news.

Kenney's Ace Hardware is spotlighted and Libby Kenney talks about how their family business has adapted to serving their customers in the pandemic through safe practices, online ordering, and curbside pickup.