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Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 2685

On March 24 at around 9 a.m. Decatur Police asked for public help in finding a suspect after a parked red Jeep Cherokee was robbed near Macon and Monroe Streets — surveillance footage shows the suspect is a Black male of average build wearing a gray jacket over a bright yellow shirt and dark pants.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 4415

United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois will host a trivia night on Saturday, April 19th at The Hall at Five-Twenty in Decatur. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m.—teams of up to eight players join for a $25 entry fee with options for an All-In Pack and extra beads and tickets, and all proceeds benefit United Way locally.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 4332

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announced that The Band Perry featuring special guest The Henningsens will perform a homecoming show on July 27 as part of the season ticket package—tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 2 with prices ranging from $25 to $50 plus fees.

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