Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Heroicon, Decatur, Illinois' inaugural tabletop gaming convention, will be hosted at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel from November 8-10, 2024, featuring a variety of games and activities, with proceeds supporting Games For Troops.
Tickets for the highly anticipated Trees on the Tees holiday event at Hickory Point Golf Course start selling November 7, with VIP options available November 6.
Homestead Prairie Farm offers a candlelit tour to experience 1860s rural life on November 9, featuring period clothing and activities, with free admission for all ages.
🎓 Education
The Super Scream Bros program in Decatur, Illinois, fosters STEM learning and competition among students aged 12 to 18 through creative projects, including 3-D printing and robotics, aiming to improve their skills and confidence.
🏛️ Government
Macon County residents will vote for a new coroner, choosing between Democrat Tiffany Hall, emphasizing community engagement and healthcare experience, and Republican Michael Burkham, highlighting his first responder background and plans to modernize the office.
Voters in Decatur, Macon County, and Illinois participated in the general election on Nov.
5, 2024, with results for federal, state, and local races being updated throughout the day.
Macon County's early voting center is open from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm today, with a reminder for mail-in ballots to be postmarked by November 5, 2024.
🏥 Health
Amid the election, 7 out of 10 people are experiencing heightened anxiety, with experts advocating for radical acceptance and mindfulness to manage stress.
🎉 Decatur Events
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The Spongebob Musical - A Spectacular Undersea Adventure
Experience the vibrant and dynamic adaptation of 'The Spongebob Musical' as SpongeBob and his friends unite to save Bikini Bottom from an impending volcanic disaster.
SpongeBob SquarePants Musical at Decatur Civic Center
Experience the lively and colorful world of SpongeBob SquarePants through a musical performance at the Decatur Civic Center.
Jackyl Live Concert at Lincoln Square Theater
Experience the energetic performance of Jackyl at the Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur, Illinois.
The Spongebob Musical at Decatur Civic Center
Experience the vibrant all-singing, all-dancing spectacle as SpongeBob and the citizens of Bikini Bottom face the impending eruption of a volcano threatening their home.
2024 Decatur Turkey Trot Festival
Experience a vibrant community gathering featuring various runs including a 10K, 5K, and a Tot Trot, tailored for runners of all ages and abilities.
DUT Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Experience the vibrant and dynamic world of Bikini Bottom in this all-singing, all-dancing stage show as SpongeBob and friends confront a volcanic disaster.
Living Nativity Walk to Bethlehem in Decatur, Illinois
Experience a family-friendly journey through Ancient Israel as you participate in a living nativity inspired by the Christmas story.
Living Nativity Experience at Lampstand Presbyterian Church
Experience a family-friendly journey through Ancient Israel, where participants will engage with the Christmas story and follow the call of Herod's census decree.
Living Nativity Experience at Lampstand Presbyterian Church
Experience a family-friendly journey through Ancient Israel, featuring an engaging living nativity presentation in a warm and welcoming setting.
Walk to Bethlehem: A Family-Friendly Living Nativity Experience
Experience a captivating family-friendly journey through Ancient Israel, following Herod’s census decree at a living nativity event.
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