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Decatur
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department is set to induct five new patrol officers in a ceremony on January 2nd in the City Council Chambers of the Decatur Civic Center. ABC 20
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 70-year-old Decatur woman was charged with a felony for attempting to vote twice in the 2024 General Election, claiming she wanted to 'test the system.' WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ STEM education advancements in 2024 included more accessible programs for a wide range of students, highlighting the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math through various camps and courses. WAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ameren Illinois introduces the ChargeSmart program, rewarding electric vehicle owners with bill credits for charging during off-peak hours to ease grid congestion. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois introduces employment discrimination protections for caregivers effective January 1, 2025, making it one of less than ten states with such protections. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC reported an increase in Norovirus cases in Illinois, highlighting its high transmissibility and the importance of hygiene to prevent spread. WAND
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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