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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Chicago man was critically injured after being struck by a 2006 GMC Envoy driven by a 69-year-old Decatur resident late Thursday on the 3400 to 3600 block of N. Martin Luther King Dr.—he had a blood alcohol level of .167 and was not wearing reflective clothing while the driver was unharmed. Fox Illinois
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Juneteenth, the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater hosted a celebration with Bob Brady Auto Group as part of #hot25, and local residents marked the day (video footage shows the event) while enjoying a pleasant evening (capturing the community's spirit). Now Decatur
- ➤ Communities across central Illinois celebrated Juneteenth on June 19 with parades, picnics and cookouts to honor the emancipation of enslaved people—organizers said the events educated residents about its historical significance. Local groups stressed that Juneteenth is not just Black history but American history and reflected a year-round commitment to remembrance. Fox Illinois
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday — the Macon County Mosquito Abatement District held its annual tire drive in Decatur and received over 800 tires to reduce mosquito breeding grounds in the area. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur officials posthumously inducted late Mayor Mike 'Tuna' McElroy into the City of Decatur Hall of Fame inside the Civic Center, honoring his role in launching key projects such as a $94-million dredging of Lake Decatur, $72-million sewer renovations, and a new police headquarters — honors that Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe highlighted. Fox Illinois
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Mac n' Cheese Fest 2025
11 a.m. — Fairview Park — Tickets on sale soon — A fun family event featuring a delicious variety of macaroni and cheese.
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