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Rep. Mary Miller Boycotting State of the Union ‘in Protest of Biden’s Lies’
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) announced that she will not be attending the State of the Union on Tuesday night “in protest of Joe Biden’s record of lying to the American people”. “Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up President Trump’s State of the Union Address, which celebrated a secure border, support for our…
Read MoreBudzinski Announces Decatur Resident as First State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced that her guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address will be Andrea Kelly of Decatur, Illinois. Kelly is a graduate of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) pre-apprenticeship program currently working as a Construction Wireman. Biden will address Budzinski, Kelly and…
Read MoreMacon County COVID-19 Update – January 2023
Newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases: 383 January 1 – January 9: 176 January 10 – January 16: 72 January 17 – January 23: 74 January 24 – January 31: 61 COVID-19 related deaths since the start of the pandemic: 358 Macon County residents – 4 deaths reported in January 2023 The following CDC link contains Macon County-specific…
Read MorePublic’s Help Needed In Solving ‘Crime Of The Week’
Crime Stoppers in the Decatur / Macon County area need your help regarding an aggravated cruelty to an animal. On January 24th at approximately 8:30A.M., Macon County Deputies were dispatched near the intersection of Illiniwick / Sawyer Rd. just outside of Forsyth. Deputies arrived on scene and observed a large breed, brindle colored dog…
Read MoreMacon County Coroner Releases Report On 13-Year-Old Who Died From Gunshot Trauma
A 13-YEAR-OLD DECATUR BOY WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON JANUARY 30, 2023 AT DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. THE YOUNG MAN SUFFERED AN APPARENT GUNSHOT TRAUMA. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL IN CRITICAL CONDITION AND DIED A SHORT TIME LATER. THE VICTIM IS IDENTIFIED AS MARQUEZ N. OTIS OF DECATUR, IL. AN AUTOPSY WAS…
Read More13-YEAR-OLD FATALLY SHOT IN DECATUR, ANOTHER TEENAGER ARRESTED
On January 30, 2023 at approximately 10:47 p.m., the Decatur Police Department responded to a residence on 4th Drive in reference to a 13-year-old juvenile with an apparent gunshot wound. The 13-year-old juvenile was transported via ambulance to Decatur Memorial Hospital and later died from the injury. Detectives with the Decatur Police Department…
Read MoreState Representative Dan Caulkins Files Lawsuit to Defend Second Amendment Rights
Decatur, Illinois: Late yesterday, January 26, 2023, Republican State Representative Dan Caulkins filed a lawsuit against Governor Pritzker, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Senate President Don Harmon and Speaker of the House Chris Welch challenging the constitutionality of the recently passed gun law that prohibits the sale of certain commonly used firearms and requires a…
Read MoreTurner kicks off Valentine’s Day card drive for seniors
To express love and lift the spirits of local seniors, State Senator Doris Turner is collecting store bought or handmade cards to deliver to long-term care facility residents for Valentine’s Day. “Seniors are a big part of our community and writing them a note can remind them they’re appreciated,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Taking time out…
Read MoreCongresswoman Mary Miller Announces Her Assignment To The House Committee On Agriculture
Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement announcing her assignment to the House Committee on Agriculture: “I am honored to announce that I have been selected to serve a second term on the House Committee on Agriculture. As one of the few family farmers left in Congress, I look forward to bringing a level…
Read MorePublic’s Help Needed In ‘Crime Of The Week’
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week. On January 15th, 2023, Decatur Police responded to the 1000 block of W Green in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous shell casings in the roadway. A short time later a gunshot victim arrived…
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