Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The 33rd annual Coats for Kids Drive in Decatur honors founder Barbara Blakey, having collected over 80,000 coats in three decades.
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.
🚨 Crime
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.
Tayshaun J. Caldwell was sentenced to jail time and 24 months probation for aggravated domestic battery after severely injuring his girlfriend.
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.
🎓 Education
Millikin's Evening MBA Program, catering to working adults with a focus on Performance Learning, is now accepting applications until December 1st.
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.
The Decatur School District anticipates a budget boost due to rising property values and the end of an existing tax increment financing district.
🎉 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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