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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Park District is hosting its Princess Ball for ages 5 to 12 on January 25, requiring reservations with tickets available until January 17. Now Decatur
- ➤ Central Illinois sees increased concerns for pet safety in winter, with frozen paws and salt poisoning among top issues, advises local veterinarian. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Decatur, a confrontation escalated into a shooting at Wood Mound Plaza, with Courtney A. Jones now facing charges, but no injuries reported. Herald & Review
- ➤ Dyeve N. Marshall was charged with multiple counts of battering a 3-year-old girl in Decatur, denying the accusations while the victim and siblings identified her as the perpetrator. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A school resource officer at Decatur Public Schools used pepper spray to address an incident at the end of the school day, with investigations ongoing. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur's Jasper Street revamp received a $9.9 million federal grant for improvements including traffic calming and addition of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Herald & Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Midwest Sight Foundation promotes eye exams during Glaucoma Awareness Month to prevent blindness from this increasing yet often undetected disease. WAND
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cardinal Caravan event, free to the public, features autograph signings by current and past St. Louis Cardinals players at the Decatur Conference Center on January 20. Now Decatur
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