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Northeast Community Fund to host 55th Anniversary Celebration July 24th
July 17, 2024 – Northeast Community Fund is hosting an anniversary celebration on July 24th to celebrate 55 years of service to the community. The event will be held from 2pm to 5pm at the facility at 839 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There will be family friendly activities from the Children’s Museum of Illinois and DJ performances by Y103’s Terrence “TAT” Taylor.
Decatur Public Schools bans student phone usage
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Public Schools has a new policy with their cell phones. After discussions at multiple meetings, the Decatur Public School Board of Education has voted to ban cell phones as a part of the new Electronic Devices policy for all students during the school day. All students will have to keep […]
Decatur Public Library gets $5,000 grant to digitize historical railroad maps
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — In July 2023, the Decatur Public Library (DPL) received a grant of $5,000 from the Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB). This funding supports the Railroad Map Digitization Project, which aims to photograph and digitize over 130 railroad maps for online access. This grant...
Andrea Gerhard joins Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
July 17, 2024 – Andrea Gerhard of Decatur has joined the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) staff, serving as the HICF Director of Scholarships and Grant Administration. “I am delighted to welcome Andrea to our team,” said HICF CEO Natalie Beck. “Andrea’s skills and expertise will help us...
OKO, Pain2Peace, Skywalker Outreach to host youth basketball tournament for victims of gun violence
July 17, 2024 – Old King’s Orchard, Pain2Peace and Sky walker Outreach, will host “Ball 4 Victims”, a 3 on 3 youth basketball tournament, on August 3rd & 4th to remember and honor victims of gun violence. Registration to play in the event is free open...
Reas Bridge Road temporarily closing in Decatur on Thursday
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is alerting drivers to a road closure that will last from 8:30 a.m. through the afternoon on Thursday. Reas Bridge Road over the lake is expected to be closed until around 2 p.m. City officials say a cofferdam is being removed in the area, which requires the […]
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week: Unauthorized use of debit and LINK cards
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Unauthorized use of debit and LINK cards is this week’s Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. On May 4th, the victim reported his wallet was lost while fishing near Bridgeview Beach House at Lake Springfield. Four days later, a white male and female used the victim’s LINK card at Save A Lot on East Clear Lake. Use of a debit card was also attempted in Decatur.
LISTEN: Park District talks about new HIIT studio at the DISC on Byers & Co
July 17, 2024 – Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District, and Tracy Whitten and Jeff Rounds of the Decatur Indoor Sports Center joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening of a state of the art H.I.IT. room at the DISC. Listen to the podcast now!
LISTEN: Memorial’s Dr. Bernard Lim on Byers & Co
July 17, 2024 – Dr. Bernard Lim of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about an upcoming community education event discussing heart rhythm disorders and treatment and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (Afib). Listen to the podcast now!
Wing eating contest registration to open for Wings and Wheels event at Decatur Airport
June 16, 2024 – Registration for the Wing eating contest at the Wings and Wheels event at the Decatur Airport will open Thursday at 10am. The Wing Eating contest is open for up to 48 contestants to compete in the preliminaries on Saturday. Heats will be held at 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm and 6:30pm. The top two finishers from each heat will go on to complete in the finals on Sunday at 5pm. Registration is $20 per person and interested competitors can call 217-429-3472 or visit the DISC to register.
New digital forensic tool approved for Decatur Police Department
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur City Council has approved a new digital software to help their criminal investigations. On Monday night, the Decatur City Council approved of a subscription to Cellebrite Premium. The software helps law enforcement agencies analyze smartphones and other devices for any information related to investigations. “Cellebrite is solving investigative challenges […]
200th birthday celebration to honor former Governor Oglesby to be held July 25
July 16, 2024 – The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion located at 421 West William Street in Decatur will be hosting a 200th Birthday Celebration in honor of the Governor. The event will be Thursday, July 25th, 2024, from 6pm-9 pm. Tickets are $25 and available online or a...
Decatur Family YMCA to host Backpack Attack with free school supplies Aug 3rd
July 16, 2024 – The Decatur Family YMCA will host their annual Backpack Attack event on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the event, 2,000 school supply-filled backpacks will be handed out to students entering kindergarten through 6th grade. Students need to be present to pick out their backpacks.
These Illinois zip codes are considered 'high risk' for lead exposure
ILLINOIS, USA — Nearly 150 more high-risk zip codes have been added to the Illinois Department of Public Health's lead testing list. IDPH keeps track of zip codes throughout the state where residents are at a higher risk of lead exposure. On July 1, 148 new zip codes, representing 60 Illinois counties, were added to the list. That brings the total number of high risk zip codes up to almost 1,200.
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
IDOT urges safe driving for Speed Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – July 17 is deemed Speed Awareness Day in Illinois. For the occasion, the Illinois Department of Transportation is collaborating with several agencies to remind drivers to drive slow and stay safe. IDOT said that speeding is the leading cause of car crashes. In Illinois, 1,241 people were killed in crashes just last […]
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois
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