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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Village of Morrisonville Public Water Supply issued a boil order on Thursday morning, affecting all residents, homes, and businesses on its water system. Drinking and cooking water must be boiled for 15 minutes (pending lab confirmation) until declared safe. WAND
- ➤ On January 15, DMH Emergency Department Medical Director Dr. Kenny Guillotte discussed the rise in respiratory illness and explained when to use the ER, urgent care, or telehealth in a podcast with Byers & Co. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Tupper discussed the Illini win over Northwestern + Nate Scheelhaase’s NFL head coaching interview prospects in a podcast released Jan. 15. Local sports fans gained fresh insights from his conversation in Decatur. Now Decatur
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Strings of the Heart: Candlelit Valentine’s Concert & Dinner
7-9:30 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center & Hotel — Cost varies — Enjoy a romantic evening of live strings and a curated dinner in a candlelit atmosphere.
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