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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Public Library is undergoing renovations, including first-floor updates and future second-floor improvements, to modernize and enhance the facility, delayed from 2019 due to COVID-19. WAND
- ➤ The Salvation Army's 'Decatur Un-Masked Christmas Extravaganza' offers a free concert on November 17th to raise funds, with donations matched up to $50,000. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Police seek information on two suspects filmed breaking into multiple vehicles at a business incubator's parking lot. Herald & Review
- ➤ A Chicago-based Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being caught with 2¾ pounds of cocaine en route to Decatur. Herald & Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Multi-award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes is set to perform in Decatur on May 29, with tickets available starting November 15. WCIA
- ➤ The Decatur Area Arts Council, with the City of Decatur's collaboration, initiated a public art project with the installation of 'Sweet Acts of Kindness,' the first in a series of vinyl-wrapped city signal boxes, funded by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation to enhance local aesthetics and showcase area talents. ABC 20
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Land College and Millikin University establish a transfer agreement to facilitate the seamless transition for students to complete their bachelor’s degrees within two years, aiming to simplify and enhance the educational journey starting the 2024-25 academic year. WCIA
- ➤ Decatur school board Vice President Jason Dion and incumbent Alana Banks have filed for re-election, while newcomers Karen Lauritzen and Kevin Hale show interest, indicating the school board will gain at least two new members. Herald & Review
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A credit union CMO in Decatur, Illinois, advises on the importance of safeguarding personal information online, particularly during the holiday shopping season, to avoid cybercrime. WAND
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