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Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chaplain Steve Holden discusses the importance of supporting officers and introduces the Faith in Blue event on Byers & Co. Now Decatur
- ➤ CONO invites the public to its October meeting in Decatur to encourage neighborhood organization and development, offering support and grants for community projects. Decatur Tribune
- ➤ Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King Jr., along with Rob Pacienza, will speak on the role of faith in national foundations and decision-making at Decatur's 'Faith Meets Culture' event. Herald & Review
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur hospital and three vehicles were hit by gunfire, with police finding 32 shell casings but no injuries reported. Fox Illinois
- ➤ A Macon County inmate, Bryan William Johnson, escaped jail but was recaptured two hours later in a nearby apartment. Fox Illinois
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Council voted 5-2 to table a proposed natural gas use tax after business leaders expressed concerns it could hinder economic development. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Sue Scherer encourages nominations for the Thomas Lay Burroughs Award to honor exemplary school board members in Illinois. Fox Illinois
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Police Union and made changes to the liquor code to support local businesses by adjusting video gaming license regulations. Decatur Tribune
- ➤ The Decatur City Council has unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement for the city's police officers, featuring a 16% increase in base pay over four years and an expanded residency requirement to within 50 miles of the city. Herald & Review
- ➤ In Macon County, both coroner candidates, a registered nurse and a former paramedic, prioritize technological upgrades for efficiency without increasing taxpayer burden while maintaining quality care. Herald & Review
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