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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department ceremonially added five new patrol officers, who will undergo comprehensive training before active duty. Now Decatur
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 87-year-old man in Decatur died of natural causes before his pickup truck crashed on Christmas Day, hitting multiple utility poles. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department requests public assistance in investigating a shooting where a victim arrived at Decatur Memorial Hospital with a leg injury from gunfire on December 24. Herald & Review
- ➤ Erica A. Webb received 24 months of second chance probation after a plea agreement for obstructing justice and illegal ammunition possession following an argument where she fired a warning shot. Herald & Review
- ➤ Kieshawn L. McGee faces new charges including attempted murder after allegedly firing at his girlfriend, while on pretrial release for previous domestic battery charges against the same victim. Herald & Review
- ➤ A Decatur man was charged with criminal sexual assault for allegedly forcing a woman to have sex with him after slapping her awake in her home. WCIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 will celebrate young talent at the Young Artists Showcase Awards on January 10, displaying 120 artworks from local 5th to 8th graders. Now Decatur
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast with Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Lou Sandoval on Jan 8th, to discuss initiatives for economic growth in 2025. Now Decatur
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Heraclitus
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