Daily
Decatur
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur drug dealer Raymond D. Graham is sentenced to eight years in prison for selling crack cocaine shortly after being paroled for a home invasion conviction. Herald & Review
- ➤ Two teenage boys and a 23-year-old woman were arrested in Decatur following unrelated gun violence incidents, involving a street gun battle and a woman opening fire at a car. Herald & Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Decatur Music Festival, set for August 30-31, will feature headliners like Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and Marbin, alongside local talent, in a weekend of music, food, and activities for the community. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Area Arts Council announces the 2024-25 Performing Arts Series for Students at Millikin University, featuring five shows geared towards enriching student learning through the arts. Now Decatur
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor J.B. Pritzker enacted a law making it a felony for funeral directors to intentionally give families incorrect ashes, inspired by the Heinz Funeral Home incident. ABC 20
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Grandparents' Day Celebration at Scovill Zoo
Experience a delightful old-fashioned fall festival with cake walks, games, and special discounts for grandparents at Scovill Zoo.
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Comprehensive In-Person Medicare and Retirement Planning Workshop
Learn essential information about Medicare, Social Security, and effective retirement strategies in this interactive, educational workshop led by experienced agent Michael Sams.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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