Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
Cerro Gordo High School junior Jace Wamser will release his first book, Carry On, on Oct.
4 to share his journey through loss and mental health challenges (he hopes to inspire peers and engage lawmakers).
🎓 Education
Millikin University was ranked No. 4 among Illinois regional colleges by U.S. News and World Report 2027 rankings.
The school earned a Best Value rating and welcomed its largest fall undergraduate class since 2019 with a 12-percent enrollment boost.
On September 25, Ashley Grayned and Dr. Jay Marino joined Byers & Co to discuss DPS 61’s Road Map 2030 strategic plan.
They reviewed community feedback, future plans, and tightening timelines in a recent podcast.
🏛️ Government
IDNR is offering chronic wasting disease sampling kits to deer hunters as the 2026 season nears; hunters can request kits online or by contacting local wildlife biologists and expect test results in two to four weeks.
🏈 Sports
Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co on Sept.
25 to discuss the Fighting Illini, the White Sox clinching a playoff spot, and the Decatur Family YMCA's search for a new CEO.
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