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Friday, August 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A non-profit in Decatur completes a home for a homeless family, showcasing community partnership and effort. WCIA
- ➤ Decatur Police Chief discusses the launch of a new online reporting system, department budgeting, recruitment strategies, and community communication efforts. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Club of Decatur will reopen for its after-school program on August 19, offering activities, meals, and support for children ages 7-18. WAND
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department launched a traffic safety campaign to curb impaired driving and promote seat belt use, including strict law enforcement until September 3. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amani L. McKnight led police on a dangerous car chase in Decatur, discarding drugs and a gun before crashing, resisting arrest, and injuring an officer. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur School District plans to implement solar panels at up to six schools to reduce energy costs, with construction potentially starting next summer. WCIA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois braces for another round of severe storms with potential for strong winds and hail, following substantial rainfall. Fox Illinois
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crossing Healthcare and Familia Dental will open a new satellite dental clinic on September 5, 2024, at the Crossing Healthcare Campus to improve access to dental care for over 15,000 patients. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Decatur Memorial Foundation and SIU School of Medicine are hosting a free movie night on Sept. 5 at the Avon Theatre to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness, featuring 'The Princess Bride', with pre-film remarks on the importance of cancer screenings. Now Decatur
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