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In today's newsletter:

  • What police still need from neighbors after Decatur’s Christmas shooting
  • How four brothers say family changes policing in Decatur
  • What Catholic Charities’ national reaccreditation means for Decatur families

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain, a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Sunny, windy and much colder, temps: high: 28, low: 14.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 31 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Still no suspect in custody after deadly Christmas shooting in Decatur (wcia.com) — Decatur Police are still searching for a suspect after a 32-year-old man was found shot to death on West View Street Christmas evening. Investigators say the killing followed an argument inside a home and appears isolated, but they’re urging anyone with information to call the investigations division or leave an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip.
   

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• Brothers beyond the badge: Family ties strengthen Decatur Police Department (wandtv.com) — Four brothers serving as Decatur Police officers say working alongside family deepens their trust on calls and their commitment to the city. The Welton and Vickers brothers describe how sibling support, friendly competition, and shared sacrifice shape their daily work and connection with Decatur residents, especially during long hours and difficult moments on the job.
   

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Achieves National Reaccreditation in its Centennial Year (riverbender.com) — Decatur residents who rely on Catholic Charities’ food, counseling, and crisis services can take heart that the agency has earned national reaccreditation in its 100th year. The Diocese of Springfield’s Catholic Charities, which serves multiple Illinois communities including Decatur, met rigorous best-practice standards that help ensure coordinated, accountable, and high-quality support for vulnerable families.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have 2 dog toothbrushes and 2 dog toothpaste that someone can have free.
    I tried to brush my dogs' teeth, and it did not go well. They are free if anyone wants them. DM me for info. (Nextdoor Baltimore & Fitzgerald)
  • 338 W Decatur St
    DPD has removed a man and removing a vehicle or 2 or 3. Cleaning up the neighborhood tonight. Travel safely DPD. (Nextdoor Millikin Heights)
  • Decatur Public Schools posted a job opening for Elementary Art Teacher in Decatur. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Clinton

  • 161 Hispanic students enrolled in DeWitt County districts in 2024-25 school year (maconreporter.com)
  • PBL boys basketball wins 68-61 over Clinton in Hoopla (fordcountychronicle.com)
  • Another Chapter in Defined Contribution Litigation—Courts Begin to Weigh in On Recent Spate of Stable Value Fund Lawsuits Filed in 2025 (jdsupra.com)

Monticello

  • Clean Green Tree Service Confirms Continued Operations Throughout Winter (bakercityherald.com)

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