Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations bolstered Decatur communities by installing Little Free Libraries, conducting a safety seminar, awarding grants for local projects, and enhancing security with BLINK doorbell cameras. Now Decatur
- ➤ PawPrint Ministries, a nonprofit organization, marks a decade of providing emotional support through therapy dogs in central Illinois. WAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 87-year-old man from Decatur died after his vehicle struck multiple utility poles on US Route 36. Fox Illinois
- ➤ In 2024, the deaths and injuries of emergency responders on Illinois highways by non-compliant drivers highlight the need for stricter enforcement of Scott's Law. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur street confrontation over personal relationships resulted in one woman's arrest and the search for another suspect, with no serious injuries reported. Herald & Review
- ➤ Decatur man found not guilty by reason of insanity after smashing windows and brandishing a gun, remains in custody for mental health evaluation. Herald & Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Health initiates visitor restrictions in its five Illinois hospitals starting Dec. 27 to counteract rising cases of respiratory illnesses. Fox Illinois
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