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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Herald & Review
- ➤ 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. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAND
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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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