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Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Juanita Morris discussed politics, children's education experiences, DCLI programming, and the WSOY Community Food Drive on Byers & Co podcast. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department introduced 'Cop-Logic', an efficient online system for the public to report minor crimes, improving accessibility and reducing wait times. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Museum of Illinois introduces a new outdoor Sound Garden exhibit, featuring musical 'plants', supported by community grants. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur and other Central Illinois school districts ban cell phone use, observing positive impacts on student engagement and learning. WCIA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur initiates a $2.9 million sewer upgrade project to replace an old force main with a larger one to prevent overflows and protect Lake Decatur, with no extra cost to residents. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur City Council plans to discuss roadwork updates, acquiring former pit sites for water supply enhancement, shoreline improvements, and video gaming regulations amendment. WCIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Molina Healthcare and the Macon County Health Department are offering free health screenings and immunizations in Decatur on August 20th, addressing the rise in under-vaccinated schools. Now Decatur
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee opens its second location in Decatur, offering free drinks during Community Hours and a T-shirt giveaway on Swag Day to celebrate. Now Decatur
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