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Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tanya Andricks discusses the importance of embracing change and finding solutions to community issues on Byers & Co podcast. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur residents will experience a 4% increase in garbage rates starting January 1, 2025, with successive annual increases planned until 2027. WCIA
- ➤ Santa Claus visited Tammy Carver's kindergarten classroom at Baum School, distributing gifts adopted and wrapped by community members, in a beloved 15-year tradition. Herald & Review
- ➤ The Women of Steel union group, alongside United Steelworkers Local 7-838, amassed donations of personal hygiene products and other essentials for the Oasis Day Center in Decatur to aid the homeless. Herald & Review
- ➤ Former Mayor Paul Osborne discusses Decatur's Christmas traditions and local issues on Byers & Co podcast. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Decatur Fire Department won the 2024 Gurneys, Guns and Hoses contest in Macon County, raising over $4,000 more than their competitors, contributing to a total of $15,826.30 raised for the Salvation Army's programs. WCIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Raheim D. Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of two Decatur residents last summer. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Breana Bagley, Miss Illinois 2024, is set to compete in the Miss America competition, supported by her community and driven by a mission to honor those with rare diseases, including her mother. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Millikin University introduces a cutting-edge nursing simulation center to enhance training and prepare students for healthcare challenges. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Council approved a new lobbying contract to enhance their influence in obtaining more state and federal funding for various city projects. WCIA
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Cookies & Carols Christmas Celebration
Experience a festive evening at the Homestead featuring Christmas carols and free cookies, all set against a beautifully decorated backdrop.
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New Year's Eve Celebration Featuring Revel In Red
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 with live performances by Revel In Red and special guests at Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur, Illinois.
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