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Friday, September 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The WSOY Community Food Drive is crucial for the Northeast Community Fund in Decatur, Ill., supporting 150-200 people daily with food pantry donations. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Louis L. Binkley, aged 18, was sentenced to six years in prison for shooting and injuring a 17-year-old rival after a confrontation over a girl, taking a plea deal for aggravated battery and unlawful weapon use. Herald & Review
- ➤ A Decatur man received a 25-year prison sentence for shooting and injuring two Millikin University students during a road rage incident. Herald & Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 are hosting the Arts in Central Park event featuring over 70 booths of Midwest artists, children's activities, and live music on September 21-22, 2024. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Millikin University announces a packed schedule for its 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend, featuring alumni recognitions, sports events, and musical performances from Sept. 27-29. WAND
- ➤ Decatur Area Poets announces the city's first high school poetry competition with prizes and an anthology publication, inviting all local students to participate. Now Decatur
- ➤ Millikin University is hosting a Career & Internship Fair on October 9, offering students and alumni opportunities to meet a diverse range of employers, including ADM and Decatur Police Department. Now Decatur
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA has proposed an enforcement order against Archer Daniels Midland for Safe Drinking Water Act violations linked to unauthorized fluid migration in their carbon sequestration project, with no reported drinking water threat. WAND
- ➤ Macon County Environmental Management collaborates with Illinois EPA to host a hazardous waste collection event for residents on September 21, with registration open until September 20. Now Decatur
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