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Memorial Health adds visitor restrictions amid surge in respiratory illnesses
DECATUR — Memorial Health hospitals have implemented temporary visitor restrictions intended to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses.
The hospitals have now restricted visitors to two per patient, and visitors must be at least 18 and sho... | 2022-11-22T21:25:35Z | herald-review.com | Memorial Health adds visitor restrictions amid surge in respiratory illnesses | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/memorial-health-adds-visitor-restrictions-amid-surge-in-respiratory-illnesses/article_aa25a1c0-6a8d-11ed-8102-93ada6473b49.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/memorial-health-adds-visitor-restrictions-amid-surge-in-respiratory-illnesses/article_aa25a1c0-6a8d-11ed-8102-93ada6473b49.html |
COMMENTARY | MOTORSPORTS
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Bob Sargent has sold Macon Speedway after purchasing the track in 2006 and leading a successful run.
If you asked him several years ago if he was feeling the itch to retire, Bob Sargent’s response was fairly convincing.
“I don’t know about that but, yeah, I’m going to start slowing ... | 2022-11-22T21:26:25Z | herald-review.com | Tupper: Macon Speedway sale does not mean Bob Sargent is slowing down | https://herald-review.com/sports/motor-sports/tupper-macon-speedway-sale-does-not-mean-bob-sargent-is-slowing-down/article_3ae76aa6-69fb-11ed-9631-b3e55b5dfc20.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/motor-sports/tupper-macon-speedway-sale-does-not-mean-bob-sargent-is-slowing-down/article_3ae76aa6-69fb-11ed-9631-b3e55b5dfc20.html |
Eisenhower’s Zephon Warren defends against Bolingbrook’s Jason Lawani during the Decatur Turkey Tournament basketball game at Stephen Decatur Middle School on Tuesday.
DECATUR -- Decatur Eisenhower and Bolingbrook opened the 52nd edition of the Decatur Turkey Tournament on Tuesday, becoming the first high school teams ... | 2022-11-23T06:56:28Z | herald-review.com | Decatur Eisenhower boys basketball falls to Bolingbrook in opening game of 52nd Decatur Turkey Tournament | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/decatur-eisenhower-boys-basketball-falls-to-bolingbrook-in-opening-game-of-52nd-decatur-turkey-tournament/article_dc42002a-6ab7-11ed-b47c-138ee24e42de.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/decatur-eisenhower-boys-basketball-falls-to-bolingbrook-in-opening-game-of-52nd-decatur-turkey-tournament/article_dc42002a-6ab7-11ed-b47c-138ee24e42de.html |
Decatur people will see temperatures in the 60s today. It should reach a moderate 60 degrees. A 38-degree low is forecasted. Expect clear skies today. The Decatur area should see a light breeze, with forecast models showing only 9 mph wind conditions coming up from the South. This report is created automatically with w... | 2022-11-23T12:45:38Z | herald-review.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Nov. 23, 2022 in Decatur, IL | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-nov-23-2022-in-decatur-il/article_2af2201e-b824-50fb-af03-34effacb9529.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-nov-23-2022-in-decatur-il/article_2af2201e-b824-50fb-af03-34effacb9529.html |
DECATUR — A man wanted for alleged crimes in both Coles and Sangamon counties was caught in Decatur armed with a handgun he said he won gambling, according to prosecutors.
Larry M. Holmes had been arrested on the night of Nov. 1 after a vehicle chase through the city that Decatur Police said topped speeds of 78 mph.
A ... | 2022-11-23T22:51:20Z | herald-review.com | Armed fugitive wanted in Coles County arrested in Decatur, prosecutors say | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/armed-fugitive-wanted-in-coles-county-arrested-in-decatur-prosecutors-say/article_38d376a0-6b69-11ed-902d-4354aca184db.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/armed-fugitive-wanted-in-coles-county-arrested-in-decatur-prosecutors-say/article_38d376a0-6b69-11ed-902d-4354aca184db.html |
Style at Home: Holiday style 2022: Old World rustic
This room is decked out in Old World rustic Christmas decor.
Every year in January, the team and I make the trek to market in Atlanta in search of the finest baubles and jewels to adorn our shop for the holidays. I know what you are thinking: Who in their right mind i... | 2022-11-24T17:44:54Z | herald-review.com | Style at Home: Holiday style 2022: Old World rustic | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/style-at-home-holiday-style-2022-old-world-rustic/article_80120d7c-6a8a-11ed-9101-3be44d27aae3.html | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/style-at-home-holiday-style-2022-old-world-rustic/article_80120d7c-6a8a-11ed-9101-3be44d27aae3.html |
The 41-year-old woman shot to death the night before Thanksgiving has been identified as Tabitha M. Lourash, of Warrensburg.
Macon County Coroner Michael Day said Lourash was pronounced dead in her home, 245 N. Durfee St., on Wednesday.
Authorities previously said a 57-year-old man was found "barely responsive" at the ... | 2022-11-24T20:30:38Z | herald-review.com | Coroner identifies Warrensburg shooting victim | https://herald-review.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/coroner-identifies-warrensburg-shooting-victim/article_bee66980-6c1f-11ed-b08b-bf0a19668466.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/coroner-identifies-warrensburg-shooting-victim/article_bee66980-6c1f-11ed-b08b-bf0a19668466.html |
DECATUR — The 2022 Decatur Turkey Tournament has a different feel for tournament director Mel Roustio.
Roustio has led the yearly tournament since 2001, but this is the first year his friend, longtime tournament historian and sports editor for the Decatur Tribune J. Thomas McNamara has not been been there to lend a han... | 2022-11-24T20:31:44Z | herald-review.com | Longtime Decatur Turkey Tournament booster and journalist J. Thomas McNamara honored | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/longtime-decatur-turkey-tournament-booster-and-journalist-j-thomas-mcnamara-honored/article_22d51968-6bae-11ed-85e9-730903cfa3a3.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/longtime-decatur-turkey-tournament-booster-and-journalist-j-thomas-mcnamara-honored/article_22d51968-6bae-11ed-85e9-730903cfa3a3.html |
Mount Zion restaurant thanks community with free Thanksgiving meals
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Mount Zion restaurant thanks community with free meals
Employees of Four Star Family Restaurant plate free turkey dinners. The restaurant has given free meals on Thanksgiving since 2019.
MOUNT ZION — When Amanda Wrigley and her family w... | 2022-11-24T23:03:14Z | herald-review.com | Mount Zion restaurant thanks community with free Thanksgiving meals | https://herald-review.com/news/local/mount-zion-restaurant-thanks-community-with-free-thanksgiving-meals/article_d6b83954-6c2d-11ed-874e-0f3acc702d8c.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/mount-zion-restaurant-thanks-community-with-free-thanksgiving-meals/article_d6b83954-6c2d-11ed-874e-0f3acc702d8c.html |
LETTER: Democrats are a threat to democracy
Biden is now saying those who do not support him are “threats to democracy.”
But he and the Democrats are those threatening to pack the Supreme Court. It is the Democrats threatening to abolish the Electoral College. They are those who want to D.C. a state so they can have tw... | 2022-11-25T03:33:23Z | herald-review.com | LETTER: Democrats are a threat to democracy | https://herald-review.com/opinion/letters/letter-democrats-are-a-threat-to-democracy/article_03d65b96-6779-11ed-af85-37028085e573.html | https://herald-review.com/opinion/letters/letter-democrats-are-a-threat-to-democracy/article_03d65b96-6779-11ed-af85-37028085e573.html |
AT HOME WITH MARNI JAMESON: Purchase prompts mirror makeover
Before: This mirror, bought as part of a pair on Craigslist, had blemishes all across the lower section of its frame. After: Mirror restored looks “better than new.”
I searched Craigslist. There they were: “Two matching silver mirrors ─ $150,” the listing rea... | 2022-11-25T17:04:16Z | herald-review.com | AT HOME WITH MARNI JAMESON: Purchase prompts mirror makeover | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/at-home-with-marni-jameson-purchase-prompts-mirror-makeover/article_08ca8f64-6b48-11ed-8b4e-7f26bfce37e4.html | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/at-home-with-marni-jameson-purchase-prompts-mirror-makeover/article_08ca8f64-6b48-11ed-8b4e-7f26bfce37e4.html |
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin flies high over New Lenox Providence Catholic 44-20
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin's all-around dominance took the form of a rollercoaster and rolled downhill on New Lenox Providence Catholic during a 44-20 blowout in Illinois high school football action on November 25.
The first quar... | 2022-11-26T04:50:34Z | herald-review.com | Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin flies high over New Lenox Providence Catholic 44-20 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/football/boys/springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-flies-high-over-new-lenox-providence-catholic-44-20/article_460c62cc-6988-5fa9-ba80-47d30e17cb76.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/football/boys/springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-flies-high-over-new-lenox-providence-catholic-44-20/article_460c62cc-6988-5fa9-ba80-47d30e17cb76.html |
Cocoa Santa lands at Decatur Salvation Army
DECATUR — Parker Springfield was first in line for a visit with Santa on Saturday morning at the Salvation Army in Decatur.
“But I want to give him a present,” she said, still excited after their talk. “I would give him a Christmas shirt.”
The event organizers wanted to provi... | 2022-11-26T20:53:39Z | herald-review.com | Cocoa Santa lands at Decatur Salvation Army | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/family/cocoa-santa-lands-at-decatur-salvation-army/article_c9145e46-6dbc-11ed-9b1b-cfe7a6101599.html | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/family/cocoa-santa-lands-at-decatur-salvation-army/article_c9145e46-6dbc-11ed-9b1b-cfe7a6101599.html |
Home for the Holidays: Adopting a shelter animal
Dwayne the dog plays outside at the Macon County Animal Control and Care Center in Decatur on Monday.
Marvin looks out the window in a cat colony at the Macon County Animal Control and Care Center in Decatur on Monday.
Umber the dog plays outside with kennel worker Nicol... | 2022-11-26T23:04:19Z | herald-review.com | Home for the Holidays: Adopting a shelter animal | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/home-for-the-holidays-adopting-a-shelter-animal/article_1b27ccf4-6ab1-11ed-87ca-1fbc45d71a4b.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/home-for-the-holidays-adopting-a-shelter-animal/article_1b27ccf4-6ab1-11ed-87ca-1fbc45d71a4b.html |
This evening in Decatur: Periods of rain. Low 44F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall may reach one inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible. The forecast is calling for cold temperatures in Decatur Sunday. It looks like it will be a brisk 47 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 34 degrees tomorrow.... | 2022-11-26T23:04:43Z | herald-review.com | Nov. 26, 2022 evening weather update for Decatur and Macon County | https://herald-review.com/weather/nov-26-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_e8946de2-e69b-5cf3-a99a-e997e5a6dc20.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/nov-26-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_e8946de2-e69b-5cf3-a99a-e997e5a6dc20.html |
DECATUR -- Stephen Decatur Middle School was rocking on Saturday night.
The remodeled gymnasium was standing room only as MacArthur's boys basketball team battled Bolingbrook in the 2022 Turkey Tournament title game.
Bolingbrook was the defending champion while the Generals were hoping to start their season 3-0 and cap... | 2022-11-27T06:46:21Z | herald-review.com | MacArthur boys basketball wins first Decatur Turkey Tournament title since 2015 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/macarthur-boys-basketball-wins-first-decatur-turkey-tournament-title-since-2015/article_0dfb1af0-6e07-11ed-a06d-13454049cc94.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/macarthur-boys-basketball-wins-first-decatur-turkey-tournament-title-since-2015/article_0dfb1af0-6e07-11ed-a06d-13454049cc94.html |
DECATUR — Alarmed firefighters had to call the police when Keaon M. Johnson invaded the Decatur Fire Department’s Firehouse 1 headquarters building and refused to leave, prosecutors say.
A sworn affidavit from the Decatur Police Department quotes Johnson, 31, telling patrol officers he was “high on meth” as he fought w... | 2022-11-27T17:44:31Z | herald-review.com | Decatur man invades firehouse, refuses to leave, prosecutors say | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-invades-firehouse-refuses-to-leave-prosecutors-say/article_224fbdd6-6b81-11ed-8026-5b9668a3aad1.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-invades-firehouse-refuses-to-leave-prosecutors-say/article_224fbdd6-6b81-11ed-8026-5b9668a3aad1.html |
WARRENSBURG — As family and friends rallied to raise money to help the family of Warrensburg shooting victim Tabitha M. Lourash, the investigation into the circumstances leading up to her death continued Sunday.
Lourash, 41, had been found in her North Durfee Street home Wednesday evening after police responded to repo... | 2022-11-27T23:24:32Z | herald-review.com | Warrensburg rallies to help shooting victim's family; investigation continues | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/warrensburg-rallies-to-help-shooting-victims-family-investigation-continues/article_83e64754-6e7e-11ed-adf7-8bc62aecc136.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/warrensburg-rallies-to-help-shooting-victims-family-investigation-continues/article_83e64754-6e7e-11ed-adf7-8bc62aecc136.html |
Decatur's evening forecast: Cloudy skies. Low 34F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures in Decatur will be cool tomorrow. It should reach a cool 47 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 38 degrees tomorrow. Expect periods of sun and clouds. The Decatur area should see a light breeze, with forecast showing winds from... | 2022-11-27T23:24:38Z | herald-review.com | Nov. 27, 2022 evening weather update for Decatur and Macon County | https://herald-review.com/weather/nov-27-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_1c85d73a-9b43-5585-aab7-8446f114d709.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/nov-27-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_1c85d73a-9b43-5585-aab7-8446f114d709.html |
DECATUR — The Decatur woman shot and wounded in the city early Saturday has since died, police said Monday.
Decatur police Detective Sgt. Steve Carroll confirmed the woman’s identity as Shakita S. Bond, 31, who had been transferred to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Carroll said the Champaign County Coroner's Offi... | 2022-11-28T21:56:12Z | herald-review.com | Decatur shooting victim has died | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-shooting-victim-has-died/article_06c59a66-6f3e-11ed-9f7a-b3767646e0c5.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-shooting-victim-has-died/article_06c59a66-6f3e-11ed-9f7a-b3767646e0c5.html |
DECATUR — With winter just around the corner, the city of Decatur is reminding residents that there are ways they can save on their energy bills.
Earlier this year, the city entered into an agreement with solar energy company Acadia Solar.
Basically, Acadia connects Decatur residents to local solar farms, giving them t... | 2022-11-29T02:08:52Z | herald-review.com | Energy savings available for Decatur, Macon County residents | https://herald-review.com/news/local/energy-savings-available-for-decatur-macon-county-residents/article_2b37eada-6f51-11ed-a9ed-439b17242c19.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/energy-savings-available-for-decatur-macon-county-residents/article_2b37eada-6f51-11ed-a9ed-439b17242c19.html |
Toy drive honors memory of Central A&M student who died in crash
Boxes are on display at various Assumption and Moweaqua businesses for the Keegan’s Gifts from Heaven toy drive.
ASSUMPTION — Although Christmas won't be the same for the Virden family, they are trying to make the most of it.
Keegan Virden’s birthday is D... | 2022-11-29T19:57:02Z | herald-review.com | Toy drive honors memory of Central A&M student who died in crash | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/family/toy-drive-honors-memory-of-central-a-m-student-who-died-in-crash/article_a59688fa-69d3-11ed-81ec-a70c7151ba13.html | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/family/toy-drive-honors-memory-of-central-a-m-student-who-died-in-crash/article_a59688fa-69d3-11ed-81ec-a70c7151ba13.html |
BLUE MOUND — Police said a Blue Mound man who claimed his family was owed money by neighbors decided to steal their riding lawn mower and use it to pull a cart loaded with items looted from the neighbors’ home.
A sworn affidavit filed by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office said it wasn't hard to follow the trail of the l... | 2022-11-29T19:57:14Z | herald-review.com | Blue Mound man denies looting neighbor's house | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/blue-mound-man-denies-looting-neighbors-house/article_a0277142-7002-11ed-ba3d-ab67eef11cf3.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/blue-mound-man-denies-looting-neighbors-house/article_a0277142-7002-11ed-ba3d-ab67eef11cf3.html |
Man needs a wheel so he steals someone else's, police report
DECATUR — When a 27-year-old Indianapolis man needed to change a wheel with a flat tire, police said his solution was to walk up to a matching vehicle in a Decatur hotel parking lot and steal a wheel from the other car.
A sworn affidavit from Decatur police s... | 2022-11-29T19:57:27Z | herald-review.com | Man needs a wheel so he steals someone else's, police report | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/man-needs-a-wheel-so-he-steals-someone-elses-police-report/article_15b8c48e-6f71-11ed-9917-cf86d383c1a9.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/man-needs-a-wheel-so-he-steals-someone-elses-police-report/article_15b8c48e-6f71-11ed-9917-cf86d383c1a9.html |
DECATUR ATHLETICS
DECATUR — Changes are coming for the MacArthur and Eisenhower football teams next season with the Central State 8 expanding its membership and conference structure.
Changes are coming for MacArthur football team as Quincy Notre Dame and Lincoln will be joining the Central State 8 over the next two sea... | 2022-11-29T19:57:45Z | herald-review.com | Central State 8 to add Quincy Notre Dame in 2024, split into two divisions for football | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/football/boys/central-state-8-to-add-quincy-notre-dame-in-2024-split-into-two-divisions-for/article_21814ac8-6eba-11ed-8860-23e2ab1f81b3.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/football/boys/central-state-8-to-add-quincy-notre-dame-in-2024-split-into-two-divisions-for/article_21814ac8-6eba-11ed-8860-23e2ab1f81b3.html |
Eric Brown and Wally Kemp hang lights on a tree in preparation for the Brix Farm Christmas Spectacular light display on Garver Church Road. “This year is bigger,” said Brown. “We’ve added a bunch of stuff this year.”
DECATUR — Brix Farm Christmas Spectacular is almost ready for visitors.
“We don’t have an official ligh... | 2022-11-29T23:30:23Z | herald-review.com | Team effort needed to bring the Brix Farm Christmas Spectacular in Decatur to life | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/diy/team-effort-needed-to-bring-the-brix-farm-christmas-spectacular-in-decatur-to-life/article_abe34326-702a-11ed-a3c2-2bf6c194ff71.html | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/diy/team-effort-needed-to-bring-the-brix-farm-christmas-spectacular-in-decatur-to-life/article_abe34326-702a-11ed-a3c2-2bf6c194ff71.html |
For the drive home in Decatur: Windy with rain early. Becoming partly cloudy late. Low near 25F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Higher wind gusts possible. Temperatures will be just above freezing in Decatur tomorrow. The forecast calls for it to be a cold 34 degrees. 19 degrees is tomorrow's low. Tomorro... | 2022-11-29T23:30:30Z | herald-review.com | Nov. 29, 2022 evening weather update for Decatur and Macon County | https://herald-review.com/weather/nov-29-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_0ee2745b-7da7-5482-9aa5-00ec4e068ebb.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/nov-29-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_0ee2745b-7da7-5482-9aa5-00ec4e068ebb.html |
Amy Sue Carr
DECATUR — Amy Sue Carr, 48, of Decatur, died 8:15 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus, Crown Point, IN.
A funeral service to celebrate Amy's life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at The Cross Church formerly Heartland (3253 N. Brush College Road Decatur, I... | 2022-11-30T19:38:23Z | herald-review.com | Amy Sue Carr | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/amy-sue-carr/article_2036bdec-213c-53a2-acb7-8998d4fbd1d6.html | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/amy-sue-carr/article_2036bdec-213c-53a2-acb7-8998d4fbd1d6.html |
LONDON — An honorary member of the Buckingham Palace household has resigned after repeatedly asking a Black woman who runs a charity for survivors of domestic abuse what country she “came from,'' despite her insistence she was a British national.
Jeffrey Lourash remains under police guard in his hospital bed and will b... | 2022-11-30T22:11:02Z | herald-review.com | Buckingham Palace household member resigns amid race comment | https://herald-review.com/buckingham-palace-household-member-resigns-amid-race-comment/article_73fc357e-70f9-11ed-b048-c3266b0949b0.html | https://herald-review.com/buckingham-palace-household-member-resigns-amid-race-comment/article_73fc357e-70f9-11ed-b048-c3266b0949b0.html |
DECATUR — The Decatur School District said it received an anonymous letter on Tuesday making threats against unspecified Decatur schools.
District spokeswoman Denise Swarthout said that the Decatur Police Department investigated and concluded there was no credible threat.
The district sent out a robocall to parents Wed... | 2022-12-01T00:30:44Z | herald-review.com | Decatur Public Schools receives threatening letter | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/decatur-public-schools-receives-threatening-letter/article_8af18e1e-7103-11ed-b6b8-7771c231fc5f.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/decatur-public-schools-receives-threatening-letter/article_8af18e1e-7103-11ed-b6b8-7771c231fc5f.html |
DECATUR — Samuel A. Lee told a judge Wednesday he was innocent of charges that accuse him of trying to get rid of illegally owned handguns by tossing them out the window of a car fleeing from Decatur police at speeds of more than 100 mph.
Lee, 28, appeared in Macon County Circuit Court and pleaded not guilty to two cha... | 2022-12-01T00:30:56Z | herald-review.com | Passenger denies tossing guns in 100 mph police pursuit | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/passenger-denies-tossing-guns-in-100-mph-police-pursuit/article_f84d870a-70f0-11ed-b771-a7e099af9f7a.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/passenger-denies-tossing-guns-in-100-mph-police-pursuit/article_f84d870a-70f0-11ed-b771-a7e099af9f7a.html |
DECATUR — Police say accused Decatur robber Alex M. Wenskunas left a trail of clues that led right to him: he drove a bright red pickup truck and went shopping for a distinctive bandana he would use for a face mask 18 minutes later as he held-up a Mount Zion restaurant while armed with a knife.
Wenskunas, 33, has yet t... | 2022-12-01T21:57:12Z | herald-review.com | Accused robber left trail for Mount Zion police to follow, officer said | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/accused-robber-left-trail-for-mount-zion-police-to-follow-officer-said/article_7155ce9a-71a6-11ed-a4a2-cb6470b15612.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/accused-robber-left-trail-for-mount-zion-police-to-follow-officer-said/article_7155ce9a-71a6-11ed-a4a2-cb6470b15612.html |
Too close for comfort: Champaign St. Thomas More strains past Decatur St. Teresa 54-47
Champaign St. Thomas More finally found a way to top Decatur St. Teresa 54-47 in Illinois boys basketball action on December 2.
The Sabers opened a narrow 28-19 gap over the Bulldogs at halftime.
Champaign St. Thomas More steamrolled... | 2022-12-03T04:44:28Z | herald-review.com | Too close for comfort: Champaign St. Thomas More strains past Decatur St. Teresa 54-47 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/too-close-for-comfort-champaign-st-thomas-more-strains-past-decatur-st-teresa-54-47/article_e81fd63f-cb87-55b0-9309-ea10f3904a5a.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/too-close-for-comfort-champaign-st-thomas-more-strains-past-decatur-st-teresa-54-47/article_e81fd63f-cb87-55b0-9309-ea10f3904a5a.html |
Temperatures will be just above freezing in Decatur today. It looks to reach a nippy 35 degrees. Today's forecasted low temperature is 19 degrees. We will see clear skies today. Decatur could see periods of brisk winds today, with forecast models showing 17 mph wind conditions coming up from Northwest. Special National... | 2022-12-03T12:29:01Z | herald-review.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Dec. 3, 2022 in Decatur, IL | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-3-2022-in-decatur-il/article_e031d034-c8c6-5104-a040-e33e64915805.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-3-2022-in-decatur-il/article_e031d034-c8c6-5104-a040-e33e64915805.html |
PLANTING PASSION
Richland students host holiday horticulture market
Richland Community College agribusiness student Bri Wond discusses the plant options available at the horticulture department's first ever holiday houseplant sale.
DECATUR — Shiann Currie knows what her future business will be. She’ll sell plants and a... | 2022-12-04T01:08:03Z | herald-review.com | Planting passion: Richland students host holiday horticulture market | https://herald-review.com/news/local/planting-passion-richland-students-host-holiday-horticulture-market/article_f7091394-7331-11ed-bb59-2f4187e12199.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/planting-passion-richland-students-host-holiday-horticulture-market/article_f7091394-7331-11ed-bb59-2f4187e12199.html |
This evening in Decatur: A few clouds. Low 19F. Winds light and variable. The forecast is calling for cold temperatures in Decatur Sunday. It looks to reach a cold 43 degrees. Tomorrow's forecasted low temperature is 28 degrees. Expect clear skies tomorrow. The Decatur area should see a light breeze, with winds only re... | 2022-12-04T01:08:09Z | herald-review.com | Dec. 3, 2022 evening weather update for Decatur and Macon County | https://herald-review.com/weather/dec-3-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_3d66b515-9de8-5afe-834a-f911bd4b64b4.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/dec-3-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_3d66b515-9de8-5afe-834a-f911bd4b64b4.html |
Lincoln denies Mattoon's challenge 43-24
Winning wasn't going to be easy in this matchup, but Lincoln still prevailed 43-24 against Mattoon on December 3 in Illinois boys high school basketball action.
Last season, Lincoln and Mattoon squared off with January 28, 2022 at Mattoon High School last season. For more, click... | 2022-12-04T06:00:47Z | herald-review.com | Lincoln denies Mattoon's challenge 43-24 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/lincoln-denies-mattoons-challenge-43-24/article_d1a4fbe8-fd27-50a5-8046-45c684f275d9.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/lincoln-denies-mattoons-challenge-43-24/article_d1a4fbe8-fd27-50a5-8046-45c684f275d9.html |
Razor thin: Springfield Southeast earns tough verdict over Springfield 47-39
Springfield Southeast swapped jabs before dispatching Springfield 47-39 in Illinois boys basketball on December 3.
The Senators didn't give up, slicing the gap to 21-17 at the intermission.
Springfield fought back in the third quarter to make ... | 2022-12-04T06:01:18Z | herald-review.com | Razor thin: Springfield Southeast earns tough verdict over Springfield 47-39 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/razor-thin-springfield-southeast-earns-tough-verdict-over-springfield-47-39/article_e11cc3c3-66d9-5abc-bd36-a93431722f2d.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/razor-thin-springfield-southeast-earns-tough-verdict-over-springfield-47-39/article_e11cc3c3-66d9-5abc-bd36-a93431722f2d.html |
Take a seat: Morton owns Canton in huge victory 58-28
It would have taken a herculean effort for Canton to claim this one, and Morton wouldn't allow that in a 58-28 decision in an Illinois boys basketball matchup on December 3.
The Potters registered a 30-14 advantage at halftime over the Little Giants.
Morton charged ... | 2022-12-04T06:01:49Z | herald-review.com | Take a seat: Morton owns Canton in huge victory 58-28 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/take-a-seat-morton-owns-canton-in-huge-victory-58-28/article_46941d41-f828-5eb5-875f-44567d25b33e.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/take-a-seat-morton-owns-canton-in-huge-victory-58-28/article_46941d41-f828-5eb5-875f-44567d25b33e.html |
Bloomington opened with a 20-14 advantage over Jacksonville through the first quarter.
The Purple Raiders' shooting darted in front for a 30-22 lead over the Crimsons at the half.
Bloomington jumped to a 43-33 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Purple Raiders avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a... | 2022-12-04T06:02:27Z | herald-review.com | Bloomington explodes past Jacksonville 64-35 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/bloomington-explodes-past-jacksonville-64-35/article_a18989fd-e32b-506c-b048-aa28cde377f5.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/bloomington-explodes-past-jacksonville-64-35/article_a18989fd-e32b-506c-b048-aa28cde377f5.html |
DECATUR — An argument over suspicions of infidelity ended with two Decatur women arrested after one injured the other with a knife and then was shot at by her partner, police report.
Sgt. Brandon Rolfs with the Decatur Police Department said the trouble flared around 9 a.m. Friday at a house in the 300 block of Kellar ... | 2022-12-05T00:53:23Z | herald-review.com | Gun fired in argument between two Decatur women, police report | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/gun-fired-in-argument-between-two-decatur-women-police-report/article_06593534-741f-11ed-acb9-031a8b5b1f9e.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/gun-fired-in-argument-between-two-decatur-women-police-report/article_06593534-741f-11ed-acb9-031a8b5b1f9e.html |
Jason Feger talks about winning the Herald & Review 100 at Macon Speedway.
MACON — As the 2022 racing season is the rear-view mirror and drivers are looking ahead to 2023, officials from the Track Enterprises have announced the awards banquet date for Macon Speedway and Lincoln Speedway.
This year’s ceremony will inclu... | 2022-12-05T19:26:15Z | herald-review.com | Macon Speedway Racing Champions Banquet set for Jan. 7 | https://herald-review.com/sports/motor-sports/macon-speedway-racing-champions-banquet-set-for-jan-7/article_c5f50828-678b-11ed-816c-6bac0b82baf9.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/motor-sports/macon-speedway-racing-champions-banquet-set-for-jan-7/article_c5f50828-678b-11ed-816c-6bac0b82baf9.html |
Arcola painted a masterpiece of offensive basketball all over the canvas of Farmer City Blue Ridge's defense for a 57-13 win on December 5 in Illinois girls high school basketball.
Last season, Arcola and Farmer City Blue Ridge squared off with December 6, 2021 at Farmer City Blue Ridge High School last season. For a f... | 2022-12-06T05:33:07Z | herald-review.com | Putting it all together: Arcola overwhelms Farmer City Blue Ridge 57-13 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/putting-it-all-together-arcola-overwhelms-farmer-city-blue-ridge-57-13/article_ae20ffe4-6960-5829-98b8-1a6c52fc898b.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/putting-it-all-together-arcola-overwhelms-farmer-city-blue-ridge-57-13/article_ae20ffe4-6960-5829-98b8-1a6c52fc898b.html |
DECATUR — Lamar T. Williams, who shot his girlfriend’s grandmother to death in a wild rampage of gun violence in Decatur, was sentenced to 65 years in prison Tuesday.
Williams, 46, called Macon County Circuit Court Presiding Judge Thomas Griffith “a liar” and was removed by security staff after demanding to be taken aw... | 2022-12-06T20:52:01Z | herald-review.com | Convicted Decatur killer gets 65 year prison sentence | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/convicted-decatur-killer-gets-65-year-prison-sentence/article_e5e465fe-7594-11ed-b6fa-2343bc8fc0bc.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/convicted-decatur-killer-gets-65-year-prison-sentence/article_e5e465fe-7594-11ed-b6fa-2343bc8fc0bc.html |
Serial window smasher enters mental health court program
DECATUR — Howard D. Lovelady, the baseball bat-wielding serial smasher of Masonic temple windows throughout Central Illinois, has pleaded guilty to charges of criminal damage.
The plea was the price of a plea deal that saw Lovelady, 29, accepted into Macon County... | 2022-12-06T20:52:07Z | herald-review.com | Serial window smasher enters mental health court program | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/serial-window-smasher-enters-mental-health-court-program/article_825e3a9a-74eb-11ed-b023-8f85b6264908.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/serial-window-smasher-enters-mental-health-court-program/article_825e3a9a-74eb-11ed-b023-8f85b6264908.html |
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There was a lot of fuss and bother last week.
You may or may not have heard it, but ethanol advocates were doing “high-fives” with each other and biodiesel advocates, well, you did not want to get in their way, as they stomped around in anger at the Environmental Protection Agency.
The EPA has the obligation to annuall... | 2022-12-07T00:16:55Z | herald-review.com | STU ELLIS: EPA offers mixed message on biofuels | https://herald-review.com/business/agriculture/stu-ellis-epa-offers-mixed-message-on-biofuels/article_740b77a2-759d-11ed-a742-5331e8b58615.html | https://herald-review.com/business/agriculture/stu-ellis-epa-offers-mixed-message-on-biofuels/article_740b77a2-759d-11ed-a742-5331e8b58615.html |
DECATUR — Two candidates challenging Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe for the city's top job will have to defend the validity of their petitions in order to appear on the April ballot.
Mayoral candidates Abeer Motan and Mary Williams had their petitions challenged by Phil Romano, chief operating officer of the construction comp... | 2022-12-07T00:17:07Z | herald-review.com | Two Decatur mayoral candidates face petition challenges | https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/two-decatur-mayoral-candidates-face-petition-challenges/article_c4cda8fa-75a1-11ed-897a-033a0c75a0e0.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/two-decatur-mayoral-candidates-face-petition-challenges/article_c4cda8fa-75a1-11ed-897a-033a0c75a0e0.html |
Georgetown La Salette escapes close call with Chrisman 43-34
Georgetown La Salette poked just enough holes in Chrisman's defense to garner a taut, 43-34 victory in Illinois boys basketball on December 6.
The last time Georgetown La Salette and Chrisman played in a 64-47 game on February 16, 2022. For a full recap, clic... | 2022-12-07T05:10:12Z | herald-review.com | Georgetown La Salette escapes close call with Chrisman 43-34 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/georgetown-la-salette-escapes-close-call-with-chrisman-43-34/article_9ce03c2a-8b71-5b33-9b5a-d761cca76ddd.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/georgetown-la-salette-escapes-close-call-with-chrisman-43-34/article_9ce03c2a-8b71-5b33-9b5a-d761cca76ddd.html |
No quarter was granted as Mahomet-Seymour blunted Charleston's plans 58-44 during this Illinois boys high school basketball game.
Last season, Mahomet-Seymour and Charleston squared off with February 9, 2022 at Mahomet-Seymour High School last season. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here.
In recent action ... | 2022-12-07T05:10:24Z | herald-review.com | Mahomet-Seymour posts win at Charleston's expense 58-44 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/mahomet-seymour-posts-win-at-charlestons-expense-58-44/article_6a91c3b1-0534-5a58-bf7b-1bb331dcafbc.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/mahomet-seymour-posts-win-at-charlestons-expense-58-44/article_6a91c3b1-0534-5a58-bf7b-1bb331dcafbc.html |
Mt. Pulaski paints near-perfect picture in win over Clinton 61-35
Mt. Pulaski showed it had the juice to douse Clinton in a points barrage during a 61-35 win in Illinois boys basketball action on December 6.
The Hilltoppers opened a lopsided 42-25 gap over the Maroons at the intermission.
Mt. Pulaski breathed fire to a... | 2022-12-07T05:10:37Z | herald-review.com | Mt. Pulaski paints near-perfect picture in win over Clinton 61-35 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/mt-pulaski-paints-near-perfect-picture-in-win-over-clinton-61-35/article_91d8beaa-47f4-561a-87da-a8e268f37c57.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/mt-pulaski-paints-near-perfect-picture-in-win-over-clinton-61-35/article_91d8beaa-47f4-561a-87da-a8e268f37c57.html |
St. Joseph-Ogden showed it had the juice to douse Hoopeston in a points barrage during an 88-41 win in Illinois boys basketball on December 6.
Last season, St Joseph-Ogden and Hoopeston squared off with December 7, 2021 at Hoopeston Area High School last season. For a full recap, click here.
Recently on November 30, St... | 2022-12-07T05:11:20Z | herald-review.com | St. Joseph-Ogden mollywopps Hoopeston 88-41 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/st-joseph-ogden-mollywopps-hoopeston-88-41/article_e9cd5123-a384-5713-af08-003e8f88434b.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/st-joseph-ogden-mollywopps-hoopeston-88-41/article_e9cd5123-a384-5713-af08-003e8f88434b.html |
Phyllis Sue Jessen
SULLIVAN — Phyllis Sue Jessen, 89, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Private family services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family.
Phyllis was born May 19, 1933, in Decatur, the daughter of Homer Cecil and Ma... | 2022-12-07T20:34:29Z | herald-review.com | Phyllis Sue Jessen | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/phyllis-sue-jessen/article_802d9c3b-fdea-50f8-b1f4-7917f4f428f2.html | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/phyllis-sue-jessen/article_802d9c3b-fdea-50f8-b1f4-7917f4f428f2.html |
DECATUR — A Vice Lords gang member was sentenced to 22 years in prison for dealing in “ice” — crystal methamphetamine — the street drug a seasoned Decatur detective described as one of the most ruinously addictive substances he has ever encountered.
Defendant Walter L. Bond, 53, admitted a charge of dealing the drug in... | 2022-12-07T23:59:21Z | herald-review.com | Decatur drug dealer gets 22 year sentence | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-drug-dealer-gets-22-year-sentence/article_14547cde-7677-11ed-9a60-afc0ecd65f7c.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-drug-dealer-gets-22-year-sentence/article_14547cde-7677-11ed-9a60-afc0ecd65f7c.html |
Heyworth claims gritty victory against Downs Tri-Valley 48-46
Heyworth found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Downs Tri-Valley 48-46 on December 7 in Illinois girls high school basketball.
Recently on December 1, Heyworth squared off with Eureka in a basketball game. Click here for a recap | 2022-12-08T04:51:50Z | herald-review.com | Heyworth claims gritty victory against Downs Tri-Valley 48-46 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/heyworth-claims-gritty-victory-against-downs-tri-valley-48-46/article_370bfead-2af8-5668-a5b0-96e1c7e08ce6.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/heyworth-claims-gritty-victory-against-downs-tri-valley-48-46/article_370bfead-2af8-5668-a5b0-96e1c7e08ce6.html |
DECATUR — Ricardo A. Blue, clubbed in the head by a pistol-wielding girlfriend and left with a wound that spattered blood all over their shared Decatur home, appeared in court denying multiple firearm offenses and being a felon in possession of a weapon.
Blue wound up on gun charges, and not the girlfriend, after polic... | 2022-12-08T22:10:47Z | herald-review.com | Decatur man hit with gun faces weapons charges | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-hit-with-gun-faces-weapons-charges/article_5094b29a-772b-11ed-b0fe-3b9124e92323.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-hit-with-gun-faces-weapons-charges/article_5094b29a-772b-11ed-b0fe-3b9124e92323.html |
THUMBS UP! To cheerleaders heading overseas. Four Eisenhower seniors and a pair of freshmen will depart for London after Christmas to appear in a New Year's Day parade. They earned the right by corralling All-American honors at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp in the summer. A total of 16 Eisenhower cheerleaders... | 2022-12-08T22:10:54Z | herald-review.com | OUR VIEW: Thumbs up! Thumbs down! (copy) | https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-thumbs-up-thumbs-down-copy/article_59a5e39e-7704-11ed-87ef-abed37fc9c35.html | https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-thumbs-up-thumbs-down-copy/article_59a5e39e-7704-11ed-87ef-abed37fc9c35.html |
For the drive home in Decatur: Rain showers in the evening will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low 42F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Decatur folks should see highs in the 50's tomorrow. It should reach a crisp 50 degrees. Tomorrow's forecasted low tempera... | 2022-12-08T22:11:00Z | herald-review.com | Dec. 8, 2022 evening weather update for Decatur and Macon County | https://herald-review.com/weather/dec-8-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_17e7aa45-7866-568f-adeb-3e01afd08546.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/dec-8-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_17e7aa45-7866-568f-adeb-3e01afd08546.html |
Richland to help 12 adults obtain GED and diesel technician certification
DECATUR — Richland Community College plans to use a $63,000 grant from the Illinois Community College Board to help 12 adults obtain their GED and diesel service technician certificates.
The program will begin in January, with participants first ... | 2022-12-09T13:39:46Z | herald-review.com | Richland to help 12 adults obtain GED and diesel technician certification | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/richland-to-help-12-adults-obtain-ged-and-diesel-technician-certification/article_4ff42810-773b-11ed-8ee1-e38409b53e85.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/richland-to-help-12-adults-obtain-ged-and-diesel-technician-certification/article_4ff42810-773b-11ed-8ee1-e38409b53e85.html |
AT HOME WITH MARNI JAMESON: Whose idea is your renovation?
Many home remodelers turn to social media and home magazines for inspiration, but should be careful not to lose sight of what they like and want in the process, a consumer researcher says.
Yes, I do, obviously. Though I really didn’t want to read any article th... | 2022-12-09T20:03:32Z | herald-review.com | AT HOME WITH MARNI JAMESON: Whose idea is your renovation? | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/at-home-with-marni-jameson-whose-idea-is-your-renovation/article_86ea2d56-77db-11ed-96d5-5ba7a0b703db.html | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/at-home-with-marni-jameson-whose-idea-is-your-renovation/article_86ea2d56-77db-11ed-96d5-5ba7a0b703db.html |
Susan Marie Babic
DECATUR — Susan Marie Babic, 37, of Decatur, IL, formally Aurora and Montomery, IL, passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 6, 2022.
She is survived by her mother, Doreen Caho; father, Tony Babic; step-father, Randy Caho; daughters: Mia and Lilly Vitullo; one sister, Staci Caho; broth... | 2022-12-09T20:04:04Z | herald-review.com | Susan Marie Babic | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/susan-marie-babic/article_cad30bee-c5d9-5dc2-835a-bb2b9911f552.html | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/susan-marie-babic/article_cad30bee-c5d9-5dc2-835a-bb2b9911f552.html |
DECATUR — Judy DeBouck’s artwork has earned her the title Creative Goddess. Her window displays for Giggles on Merchant have drawn customers in from far away, she said.
“The window is what brings a person into the store,” DeBouck said. “In this market, it’s all about presentation.”
The large windows are an important fo... | 2022-12-09T21:56:56Z | herald-review.com | Window shopping: Decatur businesses know 'it's all about presentation' | https://herald-review.com/business/local/window-shopping-decatur-businesses-know-its-all-about-presentation/article_4e8c21de-773c-11ed-9fe5-4f8a2369b253.html | https://herald-review.com/business/local/window-shopping-decatur-businesses-know-its-all-about-presentation/article_4e8c21de-773c-11ed-9fe5-4f8a2369b253.html |
Richland EnRich graduate and soon-to-be registered nurse Dana Thomas talks about how the program supported her family through tragedy.
DECATUR — When Dana Thomas’ home burned down two months ago, she had one core goal carrying her through tragedy — she just wanted to graduate.
That’s when the faculty from her healthcar... | 2022-12-09T21:57:14Z | herald-review.com | Richland holds signing day for future healthcare workers | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/richland-holds-signing-day-for-future-healthcare-workers/article_0e5c4628-7725-11ed-b370-bbb3a0d5e44f.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/richland-holds-signing-day-for-future-healthcare-workers/article_0e5c4628-7725-11ed-b370-bbb3a0d5e44f.html |
DECATUR — The Decatur Park District is expecting the summer concert season for the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will be its biggest yet.
“We’ve been great the first few years, which have all been growing years for us,” said Amphitheater Manager Mike Wilcott. “We’re hard at work on the 2023 schedule.”
The lineup of acts... | 2022-12-09T23:46:01Z | herald-review.com | Decatur's Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater's summer line-up taking shape | https://herald-review.com/entertainment/music/decaturs-devon-lakeshore-amphitheaters-summer-line-up-taking-shape/article_319a45e2-771e-11ed-b760-4723551c2590.html | https://herald-review.com/entertainment/music/decaturs-devon-lakeshore-amphitheaters-summer-line-up-taking-shape/article_319a45e2-771e-11ed-b760-4723551c2590.html |
DECATUR – Macon County Board leaders were re-elected during a special organizational meeting early this week, the board announced on Friday.
During the meeting, held Monday night, the newly elected board voted to re-elected Kevin Greenfield as board chairman and Linda Little as vice chair. The coming terms will be Gree... | 2022-12-09T23:46:04Z | herald-review.com | Macon County Board chair, vice chair re-elected to roles | https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/macon-county-board-chair-vice-chair-re-elected-to-roles/article_d34e6724-7804-11ed-aa76-aff8a0e311ff.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/macon-county-board-chair-vice-chair-re-elected-to-roles/article_d34e6724-7804-11ed-aa76-aff8a0e311ff.html |
ALAN MORR: What Trump really might have meant
ALAN MORR
Musk has described himself as a “free speech absolutist” and has made clear that he doesn't think Twitter is living up to free speech principles — an opinion shared by followers of Donald Trump and several right-wing political figures who've had their accounts sus... | 2022-12-10T04:51:11Z | herald-review.com | ALAN MORR: What Trump really might have meant | https://herald-review.com/opinion/columnists/alan-morr-what-trump-really-might-have-meant/article_aeeb1380-74e6-11ed-b2e9-ab04c1965138.html | https://herald-review.com/opinion/columnists/alan-morr-what-trump-really-might-have-meant/article_aeeb1380-74e6-11ed-b2e9-ab04c1965138.html |
Springfield Lanphier outclasses Springfield 68-54
Springfield Lanphier turned in a solid effort to wrap up a 68-54 win over Springfield in an Illinois boys basketball matchup on December 9.
The last time Springfield and Springfield Lanphier played in a 51-43 game on December 10, 2021. Click here for a recap | 2022-12-10T04:53:46Z | herald-review.com | Springfield Lanphier outclasses Springfield 68-54 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-lanphier-outclasses-springfield-68-54/article_2fd475f3-6fa2-50a1-a597-647750b1dacb.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-lanphier-outclasses-springfield-68-54/article_2fd475f3-6fa2-50a1-a597-647750b1dacb.html |
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin prevails over Springfield Southeast 68-30
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin handled Springfield Southeast 68-30 in an impressive showing on December 9 in Illinois boys high school basketball.
The Cyclones opened a huge 42-14 gap over the Spartans at halftime.
Springfield Sacred Heart-Gri... | 2022-12-10T04:53:53Z | herald-review.com | Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin prevails over Springfield Southeast 68-30 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-prevails-over-springfield-southeast-68-30/article_d4116d54-0d20-5647-86ec-07a1e9ceb899.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-prevails-over-springfield-southeast-68-30/article_d4116d54-0d20-5647-86ec-07a1e9ceb899.html |
Kyle Raymond Powars and Callie Kay Scott; both of Argenta
Avigdor Schultz, of Bergenfield, New Jersey; and Madeleine Diane Hubbard, of Forsyth
In October, the country music star announced that he would be exiting the singing competition show after season 23. While a successor has not yet been selected, in a recent twee... | 2022-12-10T10:35:44Z | herald-review.com | See the latest marriage licenses in Macon County | https://herald-review.com/announcements/marriage_licenses/see-the-latest-marriage-licenses-in-macon-county/article_0115a62e-765a-11ed-a009-a30f0a7fdac8.html | https://herald-review.com/announcements/marriage_licenses/see-the-latest-marriage-licenses-in-macon-county/article_0115a62e-765a-11ed-a009-a30f0a7fdac8.html |
Cool temperatures will blanket the Decatur area Saturday. It looks like it will be a cool 46 degrees. Today's forecasted low temperature is 29 degrees. The Decatur area should see a light breeze, with forecast showing winds from Southwest, clocking in at 6 mph. Special National Weather Service Alert: Dense Fog Advisory... | 2022-12-10T12:42:17Z | herald-review.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Dec. 10, 2022 in Decatur, IL | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-10-2022-in-decatur-il/article_87692e16-2167-589b-8ef2-725900bb8dd5.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-10-2022-in-decatur-il/article_87692e16-2167-589b-8ef2-725900bb8dd5.html |
SHARED BLESSINGS
DECATUR — Sgt. Lou Ann Hollon was the first person former Sheriff Roger Walker hired when he was elected to the role in Macon County in 1998, and she credits him with stirring up her desire to volunteer.
Standing outside the East Maryland Street Walmart on Saturday during the Guns and Hoses event, when... | 2022-12-10T22:09:13Z | herald-review.com | Guns and Hoses raises money for Decatur Salvation Army | https://herald-review.com/news/local/guns-and-hoses-raises-money-for-decatur-salvation-army/article_d0d43104-78c7-11ed-9ba3-5f19a972c8e1.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/guns-and-hoses-raises-money-for-decatur-salvation-army/article_d0d43104-78c7-11ed-9ba3-5f19a972c8e1.html |
Razor thin: Monticello earns tough verdict over Maroa-Forsyth 54-48
Pins and needles were part of the price of admission as Monticello nipped Maroa-Forsyth 54-48 in Illinois boys basketball on December 10.
The first quarter gave Monticello a 14-6 lead over Maroa-Forsyth.
The Sages opened a tight 32-18 gap over the Troj... | 2022-12-11T04:43:06Z | herald-review.com | Razor thin: Monticello earns tough verdict over Maroa-Forsyth 54-48 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/razor-thin-monticello-earns-tough-verdict-over-maroa-forsyth-54-48/article_da298ef3-f64e-5d81-b24f-22660f31a9b3.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/razor-thin-monticello-earns-tough-verdict-over-maroa-forsyth-54-48/article_da298ef3-f64e-5d81-b24f-22660f31a9b3.html |
Cool, 40 degree weather is predicted for Decatur today. It looks to reach a nippy 43 degrees. 29 degrees is today's low. We'll see sunshine today, but also cloud cover at times. The Decatur area should see a light breeze, with forecast models showing only 6 mph wind conditions coming up from the North. This report is c... | 2022-12-11T12:24:08Z | herald-review.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Dec. 11, 2022 in Decatur, IL | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-11-2022-in-decatur-il/article_aff58c5e-822a-58b3-abab-acbe74275760.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-11-2022-in-decatur-il/article_aff58c5e-822a-58b3-abab-acbe74275760.html |
Decatur drug dealer ends parole back in prison
DECATUR — Drug dealer Marcellious A. Blue is back behind bars for a six-year stretch after parole officers caught him with 7 pounds of cannabis at his Decatur home during a surprise inspection.
The visit, at 7:45 a.m. Sept. 7, came just before the 49-year-old defendant was... | 2022-12-11T22:43:15Z | herald-review.com | Decatur drug dealer ends parole back in prison | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-drug-dealer-ends-parole-back-in-prison/article_7e00390c-7992-11ed-976d-3337ffbfe5aa.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-drug-dealer-ends-parole-back-in-prison/article_7e00390c-7992-11ed-976d-3337ffbfe5aa.html |
All's well that ends well: Millikin Homestead board member Brigitta Kapp outside the mansion Sunday with the fire trucks. She's just glad a neighbor, who feared the building might be on fire, called it in. The clouds of smoke spotted turned out to be venting from a new heating system in the basement.
DECATUR — Fears th... | 2022-12-11T22:43:21Z | herald-review.com | Heat vents spark Millikin Homestead fire fears | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/heat-vents-spark-millikin-homestead-fire-fears/article_574ffa80-7998-11ed-9f97-3f5d4cbea0a9.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/heat-vents-spark-millikin-homestead-fire-fears/article_574ffa80-7998-11ed-9f97-3f5d4cbea0a9.html |
This evening in Decatur: Partly cloudy. Low 29F. Winds light and variable. Temperatures in Decatur will be cool tomorrow. The forecast calls for it to be a cool 45 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 31 degrees tomorrow. We'll see sunshine tomorrow, but also cloud cover at times. The Decatur area should see a light... | 2022-12-11T22:43:27Z | herald-review.com | Dec. 11, 2022 evening weather update for Decatur and Macon County | https://herald-review.com/weather/dec-11-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_fe0d16c9-a24b-531d-9576-3c3c1076fd69.html | https://herald-review.com/weather/dec-11-2022-evening-weather-update-for-decatur-and-macon-county/article_fe0d16c9-a24b-531d-9576-3c3c1076fd69.html |
Mayoral candidate Abeer Motan addresses objector Phil Romano and his attorney, Ed Flynn. Motan was tossed from the ballot after falling short of the 85 valid signatures needed.
DECATUR — Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is now unopposed in her race for re-election after two challengers were tossed Monday morning from the April ... | 2022-12-12T20:58:38Z | herald-review.com | Moore Wolfe unopposed for reelection after two challengers tossed from ballot | https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/moore-wolfe-unopposed-for-reelection-after-two-challengers-tossed-from-ballot/article_09a472cc-7a31-11ed-a6bf-cb148f820ae9.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/moore-wolfe-unopposed-for-reelection-after-two-challengers-tossed-from-ballot/article_09a472cc-7a31-11ed-a6bf-cb148f820ae9.html |
DECATUR — Justin L. Tribby, who fractured a Decatur man’s skull after trying to beat him to death with a toilet tank lid, was sentenced to six years in prison Monday.
The 27-year-old defendant appeared in custody in Macon County Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted murder.
The plea was part of a de... | 2022-12-12T20:58:50Z | herald-review.com | Six-year sentence in Decatur attempted murder case | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/six-year-sentence-in-decatur-attempted-murder-case/article_d5d0c3dc-7a45-11ed-82ea-c7f4401544d7.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/six-year-sentence-in-decatur-attempted-murder-case/article_d5d0c3dc-7a45-11ed-82ea-c7f4401544d7.html |
DECATUR — Gary Birschbach has a favorite Bible verse he lives by.
“To much has been given, much is expected,” he said, paraphrasing Luke 12:48. “I always believe in volunteerism, leaving the community better than when I got here.”
Birschbach was recently honored by the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of Amer... | 2022-12-12T23:52:58Z | herald-review.com | Birschbach named Distinguished Citizen for support of Scouting, community | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/birschbach-named-distinguished-citizen-for-support-of-scouting-community/article_d5c4f8fc-7a42-11ed-bf91-a3687778b469.html | https://herald-review.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/birschbach-named-distinguished-citizen-for-support-of-scouting-community/article_d5c4f8fc-7a42-11ed-bf91-a3687778b469.html |
Officials share why Decatur is prime location for carbon sequestration projects
Sallie Greenberg, a principal research scientist at the University of Illinois and the Illinois State Geological Survey, explains why Decatur is a prime location for carbon sequestration processes.
DECATUR — Decatur could soon be home to a ... | 2022-12-12T23:53:04Z | herald-review.com | Officials share why Decatur is prime location for carbon sequestration projects | https://herald-review.com/news/local/officials-share-why-decatur-is-prime-location-for-carbon-sequestration-projects/article_b7f7e7b6-7a34-11ed-962d-4741a1f7803c.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/officials-share-why-decatur-is-prime-location-for-carbon-sequestration-projects/article_b7f7e7b6-7a34-11ed-962d-4741a1f7803c.html |
Warrensburg-Latham Elementary transforms into 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
WARRENSBURG — It's not often sleepy elementary school students enter school on a Monday laughing and smiling, but this Monday was the annual reveal of the Christmas decorating theme at Warrensburg-Latham Elementary School: Snoopy.
The entire scho... | 2022-12-12T23:53:17Z | herald-review.com | Warrensburg-Latham Elementary transforms into 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' | https://herald-review.com/warrensburg-latham-elementary-transforms-into-a-charlie-brown-christmas/article_db4e7c8c-7a36-11ed-90d2-132c66791df3.html | https://herald-review.com/warrensburg-latham-elementary-transforms-into-a-charlie-brown-christmas/article_db4e7c8c-7a36-11ed-90d2-132c66791df3.html |
Decatur man who opened fire on car gets 2-year sentence
DECATUR — Darcey F. Robinson Jr. was given a two-year prison sentence Monday for opening fire on a Decatur woman’s car, shattering the windshield and leaving her with cuts from flying glass.
Robinson, 32, took a plea deal when he appeared in Macon County Circuit C... | 2022-12-13T02:30:03Z | herald-review.com | Decatur man who opened fire on car gets 2-year sentence | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-who-opened-fire-on-car-gets-2-year-sentence/article_fa727b60-7a61-11ed-9329-ebeb8a884593.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-who-opened-fire-on-car-gets-2-year-sentence/article_fa727b60-7a61-11ed-9329-ebeb8a884593.html |
Never a doubt: Watseka breezes past Fithian Oakwood 48-25
Watseka didn't tinker with Fithian Oakwood, scoring a 48-25 result in the win column in Illinois girls basketball action on December 12.
Last season, Watseka and Fithian Oakwood faced off on December 13, 2021 at Watseka High School. For more, click here. | 2022-12-13T07:09:39Z | herald-review.com | Never a doubt: Watseka breezes past Fithian Oakwood 48-25 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/never-a-doubt-watseka-breezes-past-fithian-oakwood-48-25/article_23ca3d16-6576-540d-89df-11895bc2e67e.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/never-a-doubt-watseka-breezes-past-fithian-oakwood-48-25/article_23ca3d16-6576-540d-89df-11895bc2e67e.html |
American Dreamer students learn to think of others
DECATUR – Students in Dena Flanigan's fourth grade class at American Dreamer STEM Academy learn about caring for others as well as the three Rs.
Every year, Flanigan leads the class in an effort to donate boxes of food to Northeast Community Fund and Christmas presents... | 2022-12-13T21:37:20Z | herald-review.com | American Dreamer students learn to think of others | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/american-dreamer-students-learn-to-think-of-others/article_52a70c2a-771e-11ed-aa5c-e7afa73b1b44.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/american-dreamer-students-learn-to-think-of-others/article_52a70c2a-771e-11ed-aa5c-e7afa73b1b44.html |
Decatur school board delays action on Woodrow Wilson building deal with city
DECATUR – The Decatur school board pulled from its agenda on Tuesday an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Decatur that would end in the school district owning the Woodrow Wilson Junior High site.
District spokeswoman Denise Swarthou... | 2022-12-14T05:45:22Z | herald-review.com | Decatur school board delays action on Woodrow Wilson building deal with city | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/decatur-school-board-delays-action-on-woodrow-wilson-building-deal-with-city/article_146447a2-7b47-11ed-a619-770b893af958.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/decatur-school-board-delays-action-on-woodrow-wilson-building-deal-with-city/article_146447a2-7b47-11ed-a619-770b893af958.html |
Athens severs Springfield Lutheran's hopes 56-45
Springfield Lutheran was solid, but not good enough, on Tuesday, as Athens prevailed 56-45 during this Illinois boys high school basketball game.
Springfield Lutheran authored a promising start, taking a 14-13 advantage over Athens at the end of the first quarter.
The Wa... | 2022-12-14T05:45:47Z | herald-review.com | Athens severs Springfield Lutheran's hopes 56-45 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/athens-severs-springfield-lutherans-hopes-56-45/article_b46eabed-4136-51d6-a750-1756eac8d10f.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/athens-severs-springfield-lutherans-hopes-56-45/article_b46eabed-4136-51d6-a750-1756eac8d10f.html |
Hoopeston handles stress test to best Westville 54-46
Hoopeston walked the high-wire before edging Westville 54-46 for an Illinois boys basketball victory on December 13.
Last season, Hoopeston and Westville faced off on December 14, 2021 at Hoopeston Area High School. Click here for a recap
In recent action on Decembe... | 2022-12-14T05:46:27Z | herald-review.com | Hoopeston handles stress test to best Westville 54-46 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/hoopeston-handles-stress-test-to-best-westville-54-46/article_5baf9017-6446-5aae-abe7-aa3687189a72.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/hoopeston-handles-stress-test-to-best-westville-54-46/article_5baf9017-6446-5aae-abe7-aa3687189a72.html |
Just a bit better: Tremont slips past Heyworth 78-71
It wasn't pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren't, but Tremont wasn't going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 78-71 over Heyworth in an Illinois boys basketball matchup on December 13.
Last season, Heyworth and Tremont faced off on January 22, 2022... | 2022-12-14T05:46:33Z | herald-review.com | Just a bit better: Tremont slips past Heyworth 78-71 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/just-a-bit-better-tremont-slips-past-heyworth-78-71/article_d8aa40ba-1e0b-5d12-aaaa-2e679636e5d4.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/just-a-bit-better-tremont-slips-past-heyworth-78-71/article_d8aa40ba-1e0b-5d12-aaaa-2e679636e5d4.html |
Mahomet-Seymour dims lights on Taylorville 74-52
Mahomet-Seymour put on an offensive clinic to extinguish Taylorville for a 74-52 victory for an Illinois boys basketball victory on December 13.
The last time Mahomet-Seymour and Taylorville played in a 49-37 game on February 11, 2022. Click here for a recap
In recent ac... | 2022-12-14T05:46:39Z | herald-review.com | Mahomet-Seymour dims lights on Taylorville 74-52 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/mahomet-seymour-dims-lights-on-taylorville-74-52/article_744ae4a9-077a-551d-9d11-82b4abb8278a.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/mahomet-seymour-dims-lights-on-taylorville-74-52/article_744ae4a9-077a-551d-9d11-82b4abb8278a.html |
Nokomis drew first blood by forging a 16-11 margin over Pana after the first quarter.
The Redskins' shooting jumped in front for a 29-18 lead over the Panthers at the half.
Momentum turned in the third quarter as Pana climbed back to within 35-25.
Conditioning showed as the Redskins outscored the Panthers 18-13 in the ... | 2022-12-14T05:47:23Z | herald-review.com | Nokomis outlasts Pana in topsy-turvy battle 53-38 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/nokomis-outlasts-pana-in-topsy-turvy-battle-53-38/article_320470b0-b786-50d7-973f-6323e00fed59.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/nokomis-outlasts-pana-in-topsy-turvy-battle-53-38/article_320470b0-b786-50d7-973f-6323e00fed59.html |
Springfield Calvary makes Buffalo Tri-City walk the plank 75-38
Springfield Calvary raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 75-38 win over Buffalo Tri-City on December 13 in Illinois boys high school basketball action.
In recent action on December 5, Buffalo Tri-City faced off against Cerro Gordo-Bement Coop and... | 2022-12-14T05:47:48Z | herald-review.com | Springfield Calvary makes Buffalo Tri-City walk the plank 75-38 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-calvary-makes-buffalo-tri-city-walk-the-plank-75-38/article_ef7f4e0e-d976-5acd-a2e4-99aee7d525a6.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-calvary-makes-buffalo-tri-city-walk-the-plank-75-38/article_ef7f4e0e-d976-5acd-a2e4-99aee7d525a6.html |
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin hits the gas after slow start to blow past Rochester 58-26
Character was called for when Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin was forced to come from behind to upend Rochester, 58-26 on Tuesday at Rochester High on December 13 in Illinois boys high school basketball action.
Last season, Spr... | 2022-12-14T05:48:00Z | herald-review.com | Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin hits the gas after slow start to blow past Rochester 58-26 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-hits-the-gas-after-slow-start-to-blow-past-rochester-58/article_eacaca7b-3233-5528-ab42-bb3c667abf2a.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-hits-the-gas-after-slow-start-to-blow-past-rochester-58/article_eacaca7b-3233-5528-ab42-bb3c667abf2a.html |
Rochester knocks off Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 41-34
The margin for error was so small it only piqued the anxiety, but Rochester didn't mind, dispatching Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 41-34 on December 13 in Illinois girls high school basketball.
Rochester opened with a 10-4 advantage over Springfield Sacred ... | 2022-12-14T05:49:02Z | herald-review.com | Rochester knocks off Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 41-34 | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/rochester-knocks-off-springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-41-34/article_fa5061f9-ad48-5365-91a1-94664cb2de13.html | https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/rochester-knocks-off-springfield-sacred-heart-griffin-41-34/article_fa5061f9-ad48-5365-91a1-94664cb2de13.html |
Home prices drop for third straight month
Lizzie Kane Bloomberg News
It was the third straight decline for the seasonally adjusted measure of prices in 20 large US cities, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index.
The housing market suddenly started to cool this year, driven in part by higher borrowing costs a... | 2022-12-14T20:30:25Z | herald-review.com | Home prices drop for third straight month | https://herald-review.com/home-prices-drop-for-third-straight-month/article_44d6de22-7bec-11ed-851c-c79f5677c27c.html | https://herald-review.com/home-prices-drop-for-third-straight-month/article_44d6de22-7bec-11ed-851c-c79f5677c27c.html |
Norma Lee Hazelrigg
DECATUR — Norma Lee Hazelrigg, of Decatur, our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away December 8, 2022.
Norma was born to Helen Marie Alumbaugh and Hugh J. Kelly on February 11, 1940. She married David T. Hazelrigg on December 22, 1962, in Decatur.
Norma graduate... | 2022-12-14T20:30:45Z | herald-review.com | Norma Lee Hazelrigg | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/norma-lee-hazelrigg/article_5cbdd456-dbfc-5a6b-96fd-0e7d2714c79e.html | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/norma-lee-hazelrigg/article_5cbdd456-dbfc-5a6b-96fd-0e7d2714c79e.html |
Decatur school board postpones Woodrow Wilson vote
DECATUR – An intergovernmental agreement with the city of Decatur that would end with the Decatur School District owning the Woodrow Wilson Junior High site has been put on hold.
The school board was expected to vote on the agreement during its meeting Tuesday. Distric... | 2022-12-14T22:23:38Z | herald-review.com | Decatur school board postpones Woodrow Wilson vote | https://herald-review.com/decatur-school-board-postpones-woodrow-wilson-vote/article_67c6afe2-7bd4-11ed-9377-a70666a1bcd1.html | https://herald-review.com/decatur-school-board-postpones-woodrow-wilson-vote/article_67c6afe2-7bd4-11ed-9377-a70666a1bcd1.html |
DECATUR — A coroner’s jury ruled the death of a Cerro Gordo man accidental Wednesday after hearing he crashed his pickup truck head-on into a semitruck while under the influence of drugs.
Clayton T. Miller, 27, had been pronounced dead at the scene of the accident just after 5 a.m. Oct 13. He had been heading east on I... | 2022-12-15T00:12:45Z | herald-review.com | Cerro Gordo man in fatal collision had drugs in system, coroner says | https://herald-review.com/news/local/cerro-gordo-man-in-fatal-collision-had-drugs-in-system-coroner-says/article_b08d59c6-7bf5-11ed-9187-17ec9d38476e.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/cerro-gordo-man-in-fatal-collision-had-drugs-in-system-coroner-says/article_b08d59c6-7bf5-11ed-9187-17ec9d38476e.html |
Richland creates Howard Brown Society giving program
HOWARD BROWN SOCIETY
DECATUR — Richland Community College Foundation has created a new giving program, the Howard Brown Society.
The society will honor the memory of the college's former president, who was at the helm when the college built its permanent campus, and ... | 2022-12-15T00:12:58Z | herald-review.com | Richland creates Howard Brown Society giving program | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/richland-creates-howard-brown-society-giving-program/article_8f5b1d3e-7645-11ed-8608-9715847a5cc6.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/richland-creates-howard-brown-society-giving-program/article_8f5b1d3e-7645-11ed-8608-9715847a5cc6.html |
LETTER: What is my responsibility as a citizen?
I happened to drive by a friend’s house, spotting his flag lying in a puddle after a rainstorm. He is retired from the Air Force, flying the flag daily.
I hesitated to encroach onto private property, much as I hated to see Old Glory in disarray.
I know this friend was out... | 2022-12-15T05:17:57Z | herald-review.com | LETTER: What is my responsibility as a citizen? | https://herald-review.com/opinion/letters/letter-what-is-my-responsibility-as-a-citizen/article_e41d2ec8-7b15-11ed-b7ed-2fa391584680.html | https://herald-review.com/opinion/letters/letter-what-is-my-responsibility-as-a-citizen/article_e41d2ec8-7b15-11ed-b7ed-2fa391584680.html |
Margaret Vaughn, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance/Illinois Firefighters Association government affairs director, said 70% of residential fire deaths in 2021 occurred in homes without working smoke detectors.
DECATUR — The Decatur Fire Department wants Christmas to come early this year with families giving themselves t... | 2022-12-15T22:23:52Z | herald-review.com | Get saved for Christmas, and gift yourself with a smoke alarm | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/get-saved-for-christmas-and-gift-yourself-with-a-smoke-alarm/article_ac239d50-7ca4-11ed-b94f-77bfc02c5467.html | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/get-saved-for-christmas-and-gift-yourself-with-a-smoke-alarm/article_ac239d50-7ca4-11ed-b94f-77bfc02c5467.html |
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