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Saturday, December 28th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Public Library celebrates 150 years of service with a year-long series of events, including a history panel, concerts, and a color run, funded by community support. WAND
- ➤ Jennifer Sedbrook, the new CEO of Girl Scouts Central Illinois, aims to grow membership and make scouting more accessible, focusing on fostering genuine friendships among young girls. Herald & Review
- ➤ Paul Osborne reflects on the support from community members like Daunt Chapman Peecher and her father, alongside shares of personal anecdotes such as stolen license plate stickers and the importance of using car headlights properly. Decatur Tribune
- ➤ Child 1st Center, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children who have faced abuse, neglect, or trauma, celebrates 25 years of service in Central Illinois. WAND
- ➤ The Volunteer Organizational League (VOL) invites volunteer managers to monthly meetings for networking and skill enhancement, with upcoming gatherings on January 8 and February 12 at Rock Springs Nature Center. Decatur Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A father and son from Decatur admitted to a charge of robbery and were both sentenced to 18 months probation after a plea deal in Macon County Circuit Court. Herald & Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Friday's Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.22 billion, marking it as potentially the fifth-highest in the game's history with winning numbers 55 - 7 - 3 - 37 - 49 - 6. WAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is gathering Christmas trees after the holidays to create underwater habitats for fish in local lakes, with specific drop-off locations and times detailed online. Decatur Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Health implements temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals in Illinois to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, following recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Decatur Tribune
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