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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scovill Zoo in Decatur is inviting residents to vote for Greek-themed names for its twin ring-tailed baby lemurs + choose between Titan and Demeter, Ares and Iris, or Zeus and Olympia. Voting ends Friday at noon + the winning names will be announced later this week. WCIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rail crossing and pedestrian fatalities increased in Illinois as of July 1 with 102 collisions, 20 deaths and 53 injuries reported — officials warn drivers to use blue emergency signs if stuck on the track. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Council approved a human trafficking task force composed of the police department, McLean County Sheriff’s Office, and State Police — set to begin around Aug 1 — to work on identifying and stopping cases of trafficking. WCIA
- ➤ Decatur police arrested nine people for impaired driving during the Fourth of July safety campaigns from June 20 to July 7 — officers also issued three seat belt citations as part of a statewide effort to remove impaired drivers from the roads. Fox Illinois
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Brad Halbrook said that 19 libraries in the 107th District have been awarded Public Library Per Capita Grants totaling over $109,000 — funds that will help them meet Illinois library standards. The awards were distributed by the Illinois Secretary of State's office. 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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Coffee and Company Networking for Business Leaders
8:30-10:00 a.m. — Eagle Ridge of Decatur — Free entry — Network with fellow business leaders while sharing faith in a supportive community atmosphere.
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Lil Jon Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Tickets from $98 — Catch Lil Jon live for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
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Founding Females® Meet Up
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Cass Concepts — Free entry — Engage in a supportive community of female entrepreneurs tackling business challenges together.
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The Phil Collins Experience
7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket info not specified — Relive the iconic music of Phil Collins in an electrifying tribute performance.
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