Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Decatur.
🚧 Accidents
A car hit a median and flipped on N.
22nd St. at Staley Bridge in Decatur, causing no injuries but closing the area for cleanup for over an hour.
Traffic was temporarily disrupted on North 22nd Street at the William B.
Sands Viaduct in Decatur due to a vehicle flipping over early Monday morning, with the condition of the driver unclear.
🚨 Crime
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times in Decatur, with police currently searching for the suspect.
🎓 Education
Millikin University's Elementary Education program was rated 'Exemplary' by the Illinois State Board of Education for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its consistent excellence in teacher preparation.
🏛️ Government
Decatur City Council will consider a proposal for extending a fiber optic cable network to improve connectivity, utilizing Federal funds for the $530,500 project aimed at reducing the digital divide.
The 2025 Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Exemption forms, aimed at helping eligible seniors freeze their property tax assessments, are now available at various locations and require annual completion along with proof of income.
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