Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Decatur.
🎭 Culture
On August 28, Webster-Cantrell Youth Advocacy held a ribbon cutting for 'Advocate', a mural by Antonio Burton unveiled in Decatur that celebrates diverse forms of advocacy; the project, part of the Untold Stories initiative (with partners including the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Illinois Arts Council), highlights local voices.
📰 Economy
Yesterday, Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation spoke with Byers & Co about the Data Center Advisory Council’s report and the upcoming Site Selectors Guild visit in the area, with the discussion available as a podcast.
🎓 Education
MacArthur High School principal Cordell Ingram and Eisenhower High School principal Dr. Mistie Rodriguez joined Byers & Co on Aug.
28 to discuss the new school year's start and progress at Decatur high schools. The podcast is now available to listen.
🏈 Sports
On Friday, Aug. 28, Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about football + women's professional baseball + smart glasses ahead of the Illini home opener.
Mark Tupper discussed an unexpected Illini basketball signing and provided football updates on his podcast recorded Friday, Aug.
28. Local sports fans in Decatur gained insights into team developments + future plans.
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