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Saturday, January 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LLCU donated $10,000 to Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing efforts in central Illinois. Decatur Tribune
- ➤ The Decatur Genealogical Society is set to relocate to a larger, more accessible building in early Spring to expand research capabilities. WAND
- ➤ The Decatur Fire Department emphasizes the importance of safe space heater use to prevent house fires, advising against plugging them into extension cords and recommending they be unplugged when not attended. WAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 48-year-old man from Decatur was fatally hit by a vehicle on South Side Drive, with ongoing investigations indicating no impairment on the driver's part. WAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois braces for potential snowstorm with schools planning to switch to e-learning and hardware stores experiencing a surge in shovel and salt sales. Herald & Review
- ➤ The City of Decatur has issued an alert to drivers about potential snow emergency declarations requiring vehicle removal from Emergency Snow Routes due to forecasted weather conditions. ABC 20
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