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Monday, March 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Decatur Police Department collaborates with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation for a traffic safety campaign during the St. Patrick's Day weekend to combat impaired driving and ensure public safety.  Now Decatur

CRIME NEWS

  • A Decatur man required hospital treatment following a fistfight, leading to the arrest of a suspect.  Herald & Review
  • Deontae J. Ward-Hodges faces charges including criminal damage and domestic battery after allegedly attacking a woman who rejected him.  Herald & Review

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Decatur Park District is presenting 'Alice in Wonderland Jr.' at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center from March 21-23, featuring over 140 local youths, aiming to highlight the value of arts education.  Now Decatur

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The University of Illinois Extension offers monthly free gardening workshops at Crossing Healthcare Garden to teach people of all ages how to start and maintain a garden, covering topics from soil basics to wildlife management.  Now Decatur

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The City of Decatur announces plans for prescribed burns to enhance prairie diversity and forest health, ensuring safety measures and compliance with environmental guidelines.  Now Decatur

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Alice in Wonderland Jr - A Journey Through Wonderland

    Alice navigates the whimsical world of Wonderland in this vibrant retelling featuring beloved characters and music from the Disney classic.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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  • All American Circus

    4:00 – 5:30 PM — Decatur Civic Center — $20 Adults, $8 Children — Experience the thrill of the circus with fun for the whole family!

    Sun, 3/30/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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