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CITY BEAT: ‘SOCIAL MEDIA HAS BECOME A CESSPOOL OF FAKE NEWS AND TOXIC MISINFORMATION’
The headline on this column is from a quote written by Columnist Rob Tornoe in Friday’s edition of Editor and Publisher, the trade magazine of journalists. Based on what happened in our community last week, Tornoe’s comments seem especially relevant. Tornoe’s complete sentence stated: “It’s obvious social media has become a cesspool of fake…
Read MoreDECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES STATEMENT ON ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE WHICH HAS RESULTED IN RUMORS AND FALSE INFORMATION BEING SPREAD IN THE COMMUNITY
The following statement was released by the Decatur Police Department regarding an alleged sexual assault case due to rumors and false information circulating in the community and beyond: On 5/20/2021, the Decatur Police Department received a complaint from an individual alleging sexual assault that had occurred over 10 years ago by a subject…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: GUN VIOLENCE EXPANDING TO OUR CITY’S CHILDREN WITH 8-YEAR-OLD WOUNDED
As a newspaper editor I receive reports from law enforcement agencies regarding crimes being committed in our community. Reports of someone hurt or killed by gunfire seem to be more numerous than ever. A release from the Decatur Police Department on Friday was even more chilling than some others — if that is possible.…
Read MoreTURNER SECURES NEARLY $400,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR SUMMER VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
State Senator Doris Turner and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority announced two grants totaling more than $340,000 for organizations in Springfield and Decatur to offer pro-social activities that may reduce violence and victimization or provide increased street intervention to young people and emerging adults aged 10 to 25 this summer. “This is a…
Read MoreDEPUTY POLICE CHIEF SHANE BRANDEL TO SERVE AS INTERIM DECATUR POLICE CHIEF
City Manager Scot Wrighton today announced that he has appointed Decatur’s current Deputy Police Chief Shane Brandel to serve as Interim Police Chief. Mr. Brandel will begin his duties as Interim Police Chief after Chief James Getz retires on July 30th. Mr. Brandel has been a member of the Decatur Police Department for…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS THAT SEEM SO SIMPLE ARE NOT REALLY THAT SIMPLE
A person who still held out hope that the Decatur Celebration is not over forever — as was announced June 16th in a letter by the Celebration Board — wrote on our website: “Please DONT stop having the Decatur Celebration…. So many people love and look forward to attending this event. Close and far…
Read MoreKEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST’S TALES FROM YELLOWSTONE 2021 COMING TO THE DEVON SEPT. 4
DECATUR, IL – The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, is proud to announce Kevin Costner & Modern West’s Tales from Yellowstone 2021 Tour concert Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. This show is produced in partnership with Grandstand Concerts. This show IS INCLUDED in the 2021 Devon season ticket package. Season Ticket holders…
Read MoreDECATUR POLICE CHIEF JIM GETZ ISSUES STATEMENT ANNOUNCING HIS RETIREMENT
The following statement was issued by Decatur Police Chief Jim Getz Wednesday morning in which he announces his retirement: “Effective Friday, July 30, 2021, I will be retiring from the Decatur Police Department. I want to thank all the Officers and Staff that I have worked with throughout my career. Without all of…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: AREA RESIDENTS THANKING AND SHOWING SUPPORT FOR DECATUR POLICE OFFICERS
• Dave Wilhour is one of a growing number of area residents who are thanking and showing support for Decatur Police Officers. Following our publication in last week’s Tribune of Councilman David Horn’s “letter to the editor” thanking officers of the Decatur Police Department, Wilhour sent me this photo and the following message:…
Read MoreANNUAL DUCK DERBY EVENT SET FOR AUGUST 7TH; 30TH YEAR FOR CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILLINOIS FUNDRAISER
(DECATUR, Illinois) – Duck season is officially open at Children’s Museum of Illinois, which means someone will soon win $3,000 via the 2021 Duck Derby, presented by Jerger Pediatric Dentistry. It is the 30th year for this family favorite event. Up to 5,000 rubber ducks will race on Saturday, August 7th at the…
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