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Decatur
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur residents face a 4% increase in garbage rates, with basic service now costing $27.82 monthly. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Appeals court upholds the conviction of Carlos Saucedo-Nava for an aggravated domestic battery case in Decatur, affirming the 12-year sentence for a severe attack on his ex-girlfriend. Herald & Review
- ➤ Central Illinois saw a consistent number of officer-involved shootings in 2024 as in 2023, but officer-involved deaths decreased by 50% according to Illinois State Police data. ABC 20
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The James Millikin Homestead will showcase 'Nativity at the Homestead' on January 4th and 5th, displaying various nativity scenes to support home preservation. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur's Innovafeed facility is producing black soldier fly larvae that are feeding chickens and wild birds, boosting the local economy and nutrition. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Illinois Extension is offering a twelve-week Master Naturalist training program from Jan. 7 to March 25, aimed at equipping adults with the skills to contribute positively to their community's environmental well-being. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Impact Life is organizing multiple blood drives in early 2025 to support local hospitals, with eligibility specifics and locations detailed for potential donors. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Red Cross provides essential safety tips for using space heaters and fireplaces to prevent home fires during the expected cold snap. Now Decatur
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur gyms see a surge in new memberships as locals embrace fitness resolutions for the New Year, with a focus on setting attainable goals. WAND
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