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Good Samaritan gets stabbed, police report

Police · Decatur

Good Samaritan gets stabbed, police report

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He had gone to the aid of a dumpster-diver being threatened by two suspects.See the Story

Decatur approves $14 million contract for 'a rideshare program that anybody can use'

Decatur, Illinois · Decatur

Decatur approves $14 million contract for 'a rideshare program that anybody can use'

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The Decatur City Council unanimously approved a three-year, $14 million contract with Dallas-based MV Transportation, Inc. to manage and operate microtransit services, which are scheduled to launch on July 1.Read Article

Sweetie Pie COURTESY POST

Decatur, Illinois · Decatur

Sweetie Pie COURTESY POST

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Please email lhcrinfo@gmail.com for our adoption process. Located in DECATUR, IL 4 year Mini Bernadoodle approx. 25 lbs Requirements: Secure... View on PetFinder Read Article

Scopely officially closes $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's games business

Savvy Games Group subsidiary Scopely has revealed it's officially closed the $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's game business as of late May.Niantic · Niantic See the Story

21st Annual Do Something Great Award Recipients Announced

Macon County – Seven area residents have been named recipients of the 21st Annual Do Something Great awards. This annual awards program honors individuals and organizations who have made a significant positive impact on Macon County through giving of their time, talent and/or treasure. The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) has sponsored this program for the past 21 years. This year, awardees are honored in seven different categories.…Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

How Outdoor Tornado Sirens work in Decatur and what they mean

The City of Decatur utilizes an automated outdoor tornado siren activation system. In light of recent storms and the unpredictable spring weather, we wanted to share how the system works and what it means when activated: When activated, all outdoor warning/tornado sirens in Decatur go off at the same time. The system automatically activates when the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a tornado warning with a polygon that touches any…Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

Macon Co. EMA: Tornado siren that sounded in Decatur was accident

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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Those who live near the Long Creek firehouse might have gotten a surprise awakening Sunday night.Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

2 found dead at home in Forsyth

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FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — A man and woman were found dead inside a home in Forsyth Monday morning.Forsyth · Forsyth Read Article

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deaths in Forsyth

On June 2, 2025 at approx. 9:50am, the Macon Co. Sheriff’s Office was called to a house in the 900blk of Malinda Ct. in Forsyth to check the welfare of a male and female resident. Upon arrival and gaining access to the home deputies discovered both were deceased. Initial responding deputies secured the residence and detectives obtained a search warrant for the home. At this time, we do not believe there is any danger to the community. Detectives…Forsyth · Forsyth Read Article

Retailers Denounce Lawmakers Siding with Big Banks Over Main Street Businesses and Consumers

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly voted to delay implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which would limit swipe fees from being charged on the tax and tip portion of transactions: “We are disappointed the General Assembly is delaying implementation of this law, which would provide historic relief from out-of-control credit card swipe fees for…Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

Can this Company Break the Financial Barrier to Biomanufacturing?

From innovative vaccines to cell-based meats, bioproducts are a rapidly growing market. In fact, the bioproducts market will surge to $200 billion by 2040. However, according to a report from Synonym and the Boston Consulting Group, for the industry to reach this demand, biomanufacturing capacity must grow twentyfold from its current level. The economy or the climate? Why not both? Subscribe for idea…Vaccines · Decatur Read Article

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