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Thursday, November 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 33rd annual Coats for Kids Drive in Decatur honors founder Barbara Blakey, having collected over 80,000 coats in three decades. WAND
- ➤ Jerry Pelz, founder of the Northeast Community Fund, will be honored with a street sign in Decatur for his extensive contribution to community services and volunteerism. Decatur Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur man received a two-year prison sentence after shooting his mattress and expressing a need for 'martial law' to the police, who were alerted by his landlord due to his erratic behavior. Herald & Review
- ➤ Tayshaun J. Caldwell was sentenced to jail time and 24 months probation for aggravated domestic battery after severely injuring his girlfriend. Herald & Review
- ➤ Luc V. Longcor received 24 months probation and no jail time after pleading guilty to unlawful restraint in a case involving a minor, as part of a plea deal. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Millikin's Evening MBA Program, catering to working adults with a focus on Performance Learning, is now accepting applications until December 1st. Now Decatur
- ➤ Millikin University students Haley Willan and Matthew Flaten discuss hosting the 2024 Illinois Sociological Association conference and the importance of youth engagement in politics on Byers & Co podcast. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Decatur School District anticipates a budget boost due to rising property values and the end of an existing tax increment financing district. 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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