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Consumer Alert: Ameren Illinois Customers Face Another Expensive Summer, CUB Urges Utility To Keep Customers Connected

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     Ameren Illinois customers face a second consecutive summer of high bills, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Thursday, spreading the word about the utility’s June 1 electricity price. CUB urged Ameren to work with customers struggling to afford their bills to keep them connected in the hot summer, issued a warning about bad alternative supplier…

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CRASH IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF EAST LOCUST STREET RESULTS IN DEATH OF DECATUR RESIDENT

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On May 23rd, 2026, at approximately 11:26 AM, DPD Officers were detailed to the intersection of E Locust St/N Illinois St in reference a single-motor vehicle personal injury traffic crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2013 Chrysler Sedan was traveling in reverse, in a westbound direction on Locust St. The vehicle disobeyed the westbound stop…

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Public Works flushing hydrants over the next month

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     Decatur, IL – City of Decatur water services crews will be flushing various fire hydrants around Decatur from May 25 to June 22, 2026. Flushing by Public Works is a routine maintenance process that removes sediment and improves water quality.      Residents can refer to the online map  at the bottom of this article to check…

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FOX Illinois Welcomes Melodi Hankins as New Evening Anchor

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     Springfield. IL. – FOX Illinois is proud to announce that Melodi Hankins has joined WRSP as its new evening anchor. Viewers can watch Melodi on FOX Illinois News at 5:30 and beginning next week on FOX Illinois News at 9.      With a strong passion for storytelling and connecting with people, Melodi is excited to continue…

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The Social Project Coming to Decatur On June 11

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New Free Community Event Designed to Help People Connect in Real Life      The Social Project, powered by the Macon County Mental Health Board, is a new free community event coming to the Decatur Civic Center on Thursday, June 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is designed to make meeting people easier, more…

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Hardy’s Race For The Lake Boat Races In Decatur June 6, 7

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     Get ready for Hardy’s Race for the Lake Boat Races taking place on June 6 and 7 at Nelson Park and Lake Decatur! This year, the event will be even more special as Decatur is hosting the 2026 APBA Nationals. The races promise thrilling competition on Lake Decatur and bring together some of the best…

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DECATUR FAMILY YMCA ANNOUNCES CO-INTERIM CEOS DURING LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

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      The Decatur Family YMCA has announced that Matt Noonan, current Director of Finance, and Angela Foulke, current Director of Health and Wellness, will serve as Co-Interim Chief Executive Officers as the organization begins the search for its next permanent leader in partnership with YMCA of the USA. The announcement follows the departure of outgoing CEO…

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CITY BEAT: LAST WEEK WAS ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING OF MY NEWSPAPER CAREER

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     AS MOST OF you know, weekly newspapers depend on the United States Postal Service for delivering each edition to subscribers. Here at the Decatur Tribune, we also have the e-edition (the same content as the paper edition) with many online subscribers, and sales of the paper edition at several newsstands in Decatur.      However, an overwhelming…

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Decatur Memorial Foundation, Millikin Partner to Strengthen Nursing Workforce

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DECATUR – Decatur Memorial Foundation and Millikin University have created the Nursing Scholars Program to help nursing students continue their education and gain hands-on experience, while also strengthening the nursing workforce in Decatur. Millikin nursing students selected for the program can earn up to $50,000 in scholarships and tuition assistance with a three-year employment commitment…

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