Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
The Decatur Streets Department is preparing for an extensive overnight operation to clear roads after Friday's snowfall, with efforts including salting and plowing primary routes and neighborhoods.
In Decatur, brothers Brad and Brian Lockwood were promoted within the Fire Department on the same day, continuing their family's service legacy.
The Decatur Area Poets' inaugural high school poetry competition will culminate in a public reading by finalists on January 25, alongside the release of their first anthology, 'Inkwell'.
A Decatur church and school offers free care for students during the funeral of a 10-year-old boy killed in an ATV accident, showing community support.
A local pharmacy in Decatur is aiding budgets by covering prescription drug co-pays for those struggling financially, supported by a charitable donation.
🎭 Culture
Breana Bagley, a practicing attorney and Miss Illinois, represented her state at the Miss America pageant, embodying the competition's spirit through her advocacy for those with rare diseases.
Preston Jackson, an artist from Decatur, Illinois, has been honored as the 38th Master Metalsmith by the Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, for his work that uncovers forgotten histories.
🏛️ Government
Decatur and Champaign-Urbana in Illinois are awarded over $19M in federal funding for infrastructure enhancements, including upgrades to streets and pedestrian facilities.
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