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Decatur
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Preston Smith’s study by Business Information Services LLC shows that Decatur schools face steep enrollment losses and hold the most negative outlook compared with districts nationwide. Herald & Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Identity Theft Awareness Week is running from Monday, Jan. 26 to Friday, Jan. 30 as Comptroller Susana Mendoza offers tips to protect personal information (like monitoring bank statements and using strong passwords). Residents in Decatur are encouraged to follow the advice to guard against identity theft. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On January 28, DMH's family medicine doctor Hasitha Idangodage and CEO Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to discuss winter weather response, the Colleague of the Year award and Idangodage's journey to Decatur Memorial Hospital in a podcast that offers insight into local health care. Now Decatur
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tracy Whitten and Bunky Slaw of the local indoor sports center joined Byers & Co on January 28 to discuss the Park District Hiring Fair, share fitness routines and training tips, and preview new DISC programs on their podcast. Now Decatur
- ➤ Mark Tupper previewed the Illini football schedule and discussed B1G10 Basketball on his podcast yesterday, giving early insights into the upcoming season. Now Decatur
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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