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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Park District announces its 50th annual Turkey Trot on November 23, adding a half marathon to the traditional 5K and 10K races, alongside the Turkey Tot Trot for children, with online late registration available until November 17. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Shemila Outreach Center in Decatur, IL, is providing free rides to voters needing assistance to reach polling places. WAND
- ➤ Johns Hill Magnet School and the City of Decatur invite volunteers for further stages of the Johns Hill Parking Lot Mural on November 11 and 20 to enhance local corridors. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department's Halloween enforcement campaign led to 7 arrests for impaired driving and 4 citations for safety violations, as part of a statewide initiative to improve road safety. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ricardo D. Contreras was sentenced to a conditional discharge and must register as a sex offender for sexually abusing a teenager. Herald & Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Millikin University's cherished Vespers holiday event returns on Dec. 7-8, 2024, with tickets available for $12-16 starting Nov. 5. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ American Dreamer Stem Academy students engaged in a mock presidential election to experience the voting process firsthand. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur-area voters express relief and contemplation as a high-stakes, eventful election season draws to a close, highlighting its uniqueness and the importance of every vote. Herald & Review
- ➤ The Decatur City Council approved a natural gas use tax for certain businesses, aiming to increase city revenue and address budget deficits, while also progressing on property tax levy changes and infrastructure improvements. Herald & Review
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SpongeBob SquarePants Musical at Decatur Civic Center
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2024 Decatur Turkey Trot Festival
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