Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
On Friday, Jan. 16, Angela Foulke from the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers + Co to discuss the Memory Keepers Chorus and GRIT Youth Fitness program while also mentioning playoff football, Indy racing and art.
💼 Business
Raupp's Shoes, a historic downtown store, is set to close soon after 116 years at 139 N.
Water St — it has been a community fixture for generations.
The Central Illinois Farm Fed Co-op will help local farmers process and flash freeze produce so they can sell food during off-season months (to schools and nursing homes); the program targets small operations by providing shared equipment and market connections.
🎓 Education
Yesterday, Jan. 16, Muffley Elementary School – known for its drama program – recorded a podcast featuring principal Maria Wiggins, music teacher Joseph Krouse, and 6th grade students Henry Rauch and Trenton Goodall discussing their school experience.
The podcast is now available online.
🏥 Health
In Decatur, health experts say extreme diets (such as very low-carb plans) that cut essential food groups may leave people lacking energy after the holidays, so they recommend balanced meals with colorful produce and moderation to support lasting well-being.
🎉 Decatur Events
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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.
🏠 Decatur Real Estate
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