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Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Santa House in Central Park, Decatur, will be open for children to meet Santa and drop off letters until Christmas Eve, sponsored by the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Hickory Point Bank. Now Decatur
- ➤ In Decatur, Illinois, children are excitedly sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus, who has been visiting the Transfer house downtown, showcasing a wide range of desired gifts from pets to toys. WAND
- ➤ Decatur receives a new Zamboni machine, enhancing the maintenance capabilities for local ice rinks. Herald & Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old in Decatur accidentally shot himself in the foot, leading to a police investigation into how he obtained the firearm. WCIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Staff photographer Joseph Ressler captures key moments in Macon County, highlighting community events and personal stories through his top selections of the year. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Area Poets, in partnership with local organizations, will celebrate the talent of Decatur high school students in a poetry competition on January 25, culminating in a book release and additional reading in February. Now Decatur
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon County Environmental Management encourages residents to recycle old Christmas lights at a new collection site until January 31, 2025, to conserve resources and energy. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 3,000 children annually are treated in emergency rooms for ingesting button batteries, with severe injuries possible within 2 hours if not promptly addressed. WAND
- ➤ Dr. Fred Burke advises parents of newborns to take precautions such as using at-home COVID tests and ensuring hygiene to protect babies' immature immune systems at holiday gatherings. WAND
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health emphasizes the importance of vaccinations against flu, COVID-19, and RSV amidst a moderate illness level in the state, alongside a notable rise in whooping cough cases, urging Illinoisans to follow health guidelines and vaccination schedules. Now Decatur
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