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Monday, January 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Children's Museum of Illinois hosts its Mardi Gras at the Museum celebration on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 55 S. Country Club Road, featuring live music, food, beer, wine, games, and raffles for those 21+.  Now Decatur

HEALTH NEWS

  • Macon County Health Department asked residents yesterday to complete a Community Health Survey— the results will guide future programs to improve local health. Officials stressed that broad participation was needed to best reflect community needs.  Now Decatur

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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