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Decatur
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established a Spanish-speaking congregation in Central Illinois to serve the Hispanic community. WCIA
- ➤ The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on March 5th with Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel and Macon County Sheriff Jim Root to discuss local policing practices and crime trends, at $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DPD Police Chief Shane Brandel discusses traffic safety and violent crime initiatives on Byers & Co podcast. Now Decatur
- ➤ A Decatur man's vehicle was stolen at gunpoint after giving a ride to an acquaintance from Facebook, known as 'Poo-Poo'. Herald & Review
- ➤ Brad McGuire failed to appear for his sentencing in a case involving repeated assaults of a teenage girl, leading to a bench warrant for his arrest. Herald & Review
- ➤ A Decatur traffic stop due to a broken headlight led to the arrest of a passenger for possessing a stolen handgun and the driver for multiple traffic offenses. Herald & Review
- ➤ A Decatur man was arrested for menacing a woman with a knife and was charged with aggravated assault and criminal damage. Herald & Review
- ➤ Decatur drug dealer Jordan D. Dozier receives an eight-year prison sentence after a domestic dispute leads to the discovery of his operation. Herald & Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Millikin University will celebrate the achievements of the 2005 National Championship and 1985 third-place Women's Basketball teams with a special event on January 25, 2025. Now Decatur
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Valentine's Day Smoked Prime Rib Dinner
Enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day dinner featuring smoked prime rib complemented by an array of delicious side dishes and a complimentary glass of champagne.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Michael Benoit
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