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Decatur
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur students and residents utilize the area's first heavy snowfall for recreational sledding and community service by helping shovel snow and assist stuck vehicles. WAND
- ➤ Decatur and Macon County successfully address challenges following the first significant snowstorm of 2025, leading to community-wide efforts in snow clearance and caution advisories. Herald & Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 10-year-old Jack Douglas Brinkoetter was fatally injured in an ATV-related accident in Mount Zion, while another child is in critical condition. Herald & Review
- ➤ Michael Foster, 48, was fatally struck by an SUV while walking on South Side Drive in Decatur, with the incident being investigated as an accidental death. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Odyssey of the Mind Illinois enhances K-12 students' STEM skills by fostering creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, setting a foundation for future success. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur is poised to host a new horse racing track and casino, aiming for a 2026 launch, pending legislative approval in Illinois. Herald & Review
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jimi Hendrix
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