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Decatur
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a suspicious blaze at a home on 1245 E. Prairie Ave. late Thursday night, arriving at 10:21 p.m.—crews used multiple attack lines and vertical ventilation to control heavy flames while no occupants were home and the cause remains under investigation. Fox Illinois
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a suspicious house fire in Decatur on Thursday night at the 1200 block of E. Prairie Ave at 10:21 p.m.—crews controlled the heavy blaze over four hours with rotating teams due to extreme temperatures while investigating the cause. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 14, Decatur police arrested a 34 year old man named Michaelangelo L Douglas after he held a woman at gunpoint, forced her into a vehicle, and fired shots in her direction—he was denied pretrial release and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montessori teachers piloted Feeding Futures last year to mix farm learning into classroom lessons and help students learn cooking and growing skills. The privately funded project will expand this year to Baum and Muffley schools—bringing monthly teacher training and a ready-made curriculum from a regional alliance. Herald & Review
- ➤ Millikin University's new president Dean Pribbenow spent his first month meeting local leaders and exploring plans to make the university a true community partner—he said institutions must serve as part of the community. He met with figures such as Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Decatur Public Schools Superintendent Rochelle Clark, and he expects to build lasting partnerships as more than 500 new students enroll this fall. Herald & Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Mattoon remains closed for swimming as IEPA water test results (due Sunday) have not yet been received. Ramps stay closed and water treatments will begin next week to ensure safety. WAND
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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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~ Jimi Hendrix
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