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TWO DENNIS LAB SCHOOL CAMPUSES CLOSED OUT OF ‘AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION’

      The Decatur Public Schools released the following statement this afteroon: “Out of an abundance of caution, Decatur Public Schools is temporarily closing the two Dennis Lab School campuses while we further assess structural concerns with the two buildings. We continue to do our due diligence, as we take proactive steps to ensure…

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Illinois State Fair Box Office Opens June 1st

  SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois State Fair Box Office is opening for in-person grandstand ticket purchases Thursday, June 1. Regular box office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, August 5th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are also available to purchase online using www.ticketmaster.com. In addition to concert tickets, fairgoers will be…

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Congresswoman Mary Miller Will Vote NO on $4 Trillion Debt Increase

    WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) announced her opposition to the proposed $4 trillion debt increase in the statement below: “I will vote NO on increasing the debt on our children and grandchildren by $4 trillion because this deal does not contain anywhere near the CUTS and policy changes we need in order to stop…

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MIDSTATE SOCCER CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL MIDSTATE CUP JUNE 2-4

    DECATUR, IL- The Decatur Park District will host the MidState Cup, June 2 – 4 at their Decatur Soccer Complex. Presented by ADM and Midwest Fiber, the cup will host U8 – U19 boys and girls club teams across Illinois and the surrounding states. Expected team attendance for this year’s cup is around…

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Next City Council Meeting Set For Monday, June 5, 2023

DECATUR – The next meeting of the Decatur City Council will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor of the Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois. Meetings are traditionally held on the first, third and, occasionally, fifth Monday of each month.…

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Reptile found in a yard in the 900 block of East Cantrell in Decatur

     On May 25, 2023, an alligator was reported in a yard in the 900 block of East Cantrell, Decatur. Animal Control Wardens responded and located a reptile approximately 3 1⁄2’ long. It is unclear if the reptile is an alligator or a caiman. Such an animal does not fall under the purview of Animal Control.…

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On Site Paper Shredding Event June 24

     Macon County Environmental Management Department will be holding a paper shredding event Saturday, June 24th, 2023. This event will be held at the Macon County Environmental Management Recycle Center located at 1750 N. 21st Street in Decatur from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.      This is a free event for residents only. They cannot accept…

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Lake Decatur Boat Gas Available Starting May 26

The City of Decatur will begin selling gas to boaters on Lake Decatur on May 26 at the Lake Office next to the Nelson Park boat ramps. The fuel is regular unleaded gasoline without ethanol additives. Major credit card payment only. Cash and checks cannot be accepted.    Boat gas will be available on these…

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Lincoln Theater Board Volunteers Honored

  By Ayn Owens      The History of the Heartland committee honors the Friends of the Lincoln Square Theater Board for the dedication to the revitalization, restoration, and preservation of the Lincoln Square Theater. The committee recognizes the thousands of hours volunteers have poured into making the theatre a success in downtown Decatur. For over 2…

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