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Saturday, November 9th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The S.A. Durbin Trucking Food Drive aims to collect donations for the Northeast Community Fund to support holiday meals, taking place at Decatur's Kroger Airport Plaza on November 15th and 16th. WAND
- ➤ Decatur Earthmover Credit Union is accepting applications until November 27 for the Decatur Christmas Parade on December 7, featuring a $500 prize for the Best Float, with proceeds benefiting Dove Inc. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Reed, convicted of the 2022 murder of DCFS worker Diedre Silas and found to be guilty but mentally ill, was sentenced to 100 years in prison, with ongoing mental health treatment to be provided. WAND
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rivian experienced a notable decline in revenue due to supply chain disruptions and decreased demand, despite reducing its losses and progressing towards potential profitability and a $5 billion factory in Georgia. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Meridian School District and its teachers' union reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after months of negotiations. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois counties report varying voter turnout rates in the latest election, with most showing a decrease from 2020, except for Vermilion County which saw a slight increase. WCIA
- ➤ Macon County's election saw high voter turnout at nearly 68% and a few challenges, including rain-dampened ballots and increased scrutiny, but overall was deemed a success by County Clerk Josh Tanner. Herald & Review
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SpongeBob SquarePants Musical at Decatur Civic Center
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Jackyl Live Concert at Lincoln Square Theater
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