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Asking Eric: I’m in the Process of Making a New Friend, but He Seems Nervous to Introduce His Partner

Decatur, Illinois · Decatur

Asking Eric: I’m in the Process of Making a New Friend, but He Seems Nervous to Introduce His Partner

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Advice from R. Eric Thomas.See the Story

Elderly Victim Loses Almost $8K After Threat of Losing Social Security

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Elderly Victim Loses Almost $8K After Threat of Losing Social Security

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HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - An elderly victim is out of almost $8,000 after he was threatened by an offender with his social security. According to an Evansville Police report, officers were called to a gas station on the corner of Newburgh Road and Washington Avenue after the caller said she saw the victim placing multiple $100 bills into a bitcoin machine while on the phone. The victim reportedly told the caller that the guy on the phone told him p…See the Story

Decatur Police Dept., Crime Stoppers Looking for Tips in Burglary

Decatur, Illinois · Decatur

Decatur Police Dept., Crime Stoppers Looking for Tips in Burglary

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DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department is asking the public for help in solving a burglary that took place early last week. Police said that officers responded to a convenience store, located at 1101 North Illinois Route 48, early in the morning of June 17. When they arrived, officers noted that the front […]See the Story

Shooting Suspect Turns Himself Into Decatur Police

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Through the Line: The Scoop on Tillamook's Decatur Plant

Why is West Coast-headquartered Tillamook bringing an ice cream plant to Decatur, Illinois? Associate Editor, Casey Flanagan shares insights from attending the plant's opening day with Editor-in-Chief Derrick Teal.Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

Decatur Public Schools votes to approve three-year contract with DESPA union

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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur Public Schools voted to approve a three-year contract with the Decatur Education Support Professionals Association (DESPA) at its meeting Tuesday.Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

Decatur street named in honor of Dr. Thomas E. Walker

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A prominent Decatur leader and trailblazer was honored in a way that permanently cements his legacy into the city he has served for more than four decades.Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

DURBIN, DUCKWORTH ANNOUNCE $141K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DECATUR AIRPORT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $141,874 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Authority for Decatur Airport. The federal funding will be used to reconstruct 21,817 square yards of the existing south T-Hangar Apron pavement. “By improving airport infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for increased connecti…Tammy Duckworth · Decatur Read Article

STATE REP. SUE SCHERER ANNOUNCES HER RE-ELECTION BID IN 96TH DISTRICT

Rep. Sue SchererDecatur State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) has announced she is running for re-election in the 96th District in the 2026 election. Scherer has been state representative since 2013. The 96th district includes all or parts of Springfield, Decatur, Taylorville, Blue Mound, Mount Auburn, Niantic, Edinburg and Rochester. A former educator of more than 30 years, Scherer serves as Chair of the House Elementary and Sec…Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

NEWS FROM THE GOLDEN K KIWANIS CLUB OF DECATUR

The Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur regularly awards up to five $1,000.00 college scholarships for students. The scholarships, awarded in conjunction with the Community Foundation, are given based on academic achievement, but since Kiwanis’ primary objective is serving others, individual service both within the school and in the community are considered. This year, some 69 students applied for the Golden K scholarships. After very careful …Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

The 55th reunion of the Stephen Decatur High School Class of 1970 Sept. 12, 13

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