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Firefighters rescue Decatur man in house blaze - Herald-Review.com
Firefighters rescue Decatur man in house blaze Herald-Review.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 6:30 pm
Young Adults Moving 4 Success aims to uplift Decatur through events and mentorship - WANDTV.com
Young Adults Moving 4 Success aims to uplift Decatur through events and mentorship WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 6:24 pm
Karen Lawson Obituary (1948 - 03/17/2026) - Decatur, IN - Fort Wayne Newspapers - Legacy obituary
Karen Lawson Obituary (1948 - 03/17/2026) - Decatur, IN - Fort Wayne Newspapers Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 6:22 pm
One Occupant Rescued from Early Morning Structure Fire - Decatur Tribune
One Occupant Rescued from Early Morning Structure Fire Decatur Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:44 pm
IL: No cash, coins needed for a ticket to ride in Decatur - masstransitmag.com
IL: No cash, coins needed for a ticket to ride in Decatur masstransitmag.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:33 pm
Father rescued from early morning Decatur house fire; cause under investigation - WCIA.com
Father rescued from early morning Decatur house fire; cause under investigation WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:15 pm
1 rescued from early morning house fire in Decatur - WANDTV.com
1 rescued from early morning house fire in Decatur WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:05 pm
Decatur firefighters rescue occupant from early morning house fire - NewsChannel20
Decatur firefighters rescue occupant from early morning house fire NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:03 pm
Three Montgomery women charged in Decatur Walmart theft case - Decatur Daily
Three Montgomery women charged in Decatur Walmart theft case Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 4:53 pm
Decatur Police respond to two-vehicle crash on Danville Road - WHNT.com
Decatur Police respond to two-vehicle crash on Danville Road WHNT.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 4:51 pm
Decatur police responding to a two-vehicle wreck on Danville Rd - WAFF
Decatur police responding to a two-vehicle wreck on Danville Rd WAFF
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 4:51 pm
Decatur pitching and defense dazzle in season opening win over Kentlake - Federal Way Mirror
Decatur pitching and defense dazzle in season opening win over Kentlake Federal Way Mirror
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 4:38 pm
Former Austin star named ACCC and NJCAA Player of the Year - Decatur Daily
Former Austin star named ACCC and NJCAA Player of the Year Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 4:21 pm
Kentlake baseball collapses against Decatur in season opener - Kent Reporter
Kentlake baseball collapses against Decatur in season opener Kent Reporter
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 4:20 pm
Local choirs can compete to perform with Foreigner at The Devon - WANDTV.com
Local choirs can compete to perform with Foreigner at The Devon WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 3:33 pm
INDOT's Safe Zone Speed Enforcement program expanding to I-74 in Decatur, Shelby counties - WRTV
INDOT's Safe Zone Speed Enforcement program expanding to I-74 in Decatur, Shelby counties WRTV
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 3:24 pm
Decatur Central advances to semistate - IndyStar
Decatur Central advances to semistate IndyStar
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 2:50 pm
Decatur Bears Semi-Pro Football Fundraiser - NewsChannel20
Decatur Bears Semi-Pro Football Fundraiser NewsChannel20
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 2:49 pm
Decatur Morgan HomeCare nationally recognized as a top agency - Decatur Daily
Decatur Morgan HomeCare nationally recognized as a top agency Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 2:41 pm
CITY BEAT: RESULTS FOR MACON COUNTY CLERK, SHERIFF DRAW THE MOST LOCAL ATTENTION - Decatur Tribune
CITY BEAT: RESULTS FOR MACON COUNTY CLERK, SHERIFF DRAW THE MOST LOCAL ATTENTION Decatur Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 2:24 pm
Messer Running for Decatur Co Council - WRBI Radio
Messer Running for Decatur Co Council WRBI Radio
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 2:16 pm
INDOT expands speed control program to I-74 in Shelby, Decatur counties - Fox 59
INDOT expands speed control program to I-74 in Shelby, Decatur counties Fox 59
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:39 pm
INDOT expanding 'Safe Zones' speed enforcement to I-74 in Shelby, Decatur counties - WTHR
INDOT expanding 'Safe Zones' speed enforcement to I-74 in Shelby, Decatur counties WTHR
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:34 pm
Nashville Broadway Experience coming to Skywalker Complex - Herald-Review.com
Nashville Broadway Experience coming to Skywalker Complex Herald-Review.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:30 pm
Work starts on $17 million project at north Alabama community college - AL.com
Work starts on $17 million project at north Alabama community college AL.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:10 pm
Baseball Game Preview: Decatur Bulldogs vs. Chamblee Bulldogs - MaxPreps.com
Baseball Game Preview: Decatur Bulldogs vs. Chamblee Bulldogs MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 12:49 pm
Marjorie Miller Obituary (1927 - 2026) - Decatur, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy obituary
Marjorie Miller Obituary (1927 - 2026) - Decatur, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 12:01 pm
Decatur community celebrates 100th birthday of WWII veteran - Atlanta News First
Decatur community celebrates 100th birthday of WWII veteran Atlanta News First
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 11:32 am
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for March 18 - Herald-Review.com
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for March 18 Herald-Review.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 8:33 am
Local election officials unsure of SAVE America Act potential effects - Decatur Daily
Local election officials unsure of SAVE America Act potential effects Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:20 am
Baler, AI system bought to reopen Recycling Center - Decatur Daily
Baler, AI system bought to reopen Recycling Center Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:15 am
Where veteran-related bills stand in Montgomery - Decatur Daily
Where veteran-related bills stand in Montgomery Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:10 am
Afghanistan says more than 400 dead in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital - Decatur Daily
Afghanistan says more than 400 dead in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Developing Decatur daycare center marks new milestone - WCIA.com
Developing Decatur daycare center marks new milestone WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 3:32 am
March 17 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today - Herald-Review.com
March 17 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today Herald-Review.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 2:03 am
Decatur to begin accepting short-term rental applications April 1 under new city ordinance - rocketcitynow.com
Decatur to begin accepting short-term rental applications April 1 under new city ordinance rocketcitynow.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:49 am
Decatur could see up to $142 million economic boost from 2026 FIFA World Cup events, new report finds - CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:25 am
City of Decatur taking inventory on blight in neighborhoods - WCIA.com
City of Decatur taking inventory on blight in neighborhoods WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:23 am
Decatur children’s museum starting community mural - WCIA.com
Decatur children’s museum starting community mural WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:23 am
Decatur residents cite past issues in debate over proposed housing development - WAAY 31 News
Decatur residents cite past issues in debate over proposed housing development WAAY 31 News
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2026 🕒 1:00 am
Decatur City Council accepts $1.97M grant for DPD tech, increases efficiency for officers - WANDTV.com
Decatur City Council accepts $1.97M grant for DPD tech, increases efficiency for officers WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 11:40 pm
Commission blasts Decatur School Board over ECLC project - decaturish.com
Commission blasts Decatur School Board over ECLC project decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 11:40 pm
Decatur woman arrested for chemically endangering daughter - rocketcitynow.com
Decatur woman arrested for chemically endangering daughter rocketcitynow.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:51 pm
Decatur woman accused of endangering girl by exposing her to controlled substances - WHNT.com
Decatur woman accused of endangering girl by exposing her to controlled substances WHNT.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:32 pm
Decatur woman charged after child allegedly exposed to methamphetamine, amphetamine - WAFF
Decatur woman charged after child allegedly exposed to methamphetamine, amphetamine WAFF
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:30 pm
New Decatur housing proposal sparks community concern - WAAY 31 News
New Decatur housing proposal sparks community concern WAAY 31 News
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 10:29 pm
Former Kroger manager in DeKalb says he was fired for protecting elderly co-worker from shoplifters - WSB-TV
Former Kroger manager in DeKalb says he was fired for protecting elderly co-worker from shoplifters WSB-TV
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 9:02 pm
Obituary for Troy Alan Merkle - Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home
Obituary for Troy Alan Merkle Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 9:00 pm
Decatur, Ill., Debuts ‘Contactless’ Bus Fare Collection - GovTech
Decatur, Ill., Debuts ‘Contactless’ Bus Fare Collection GovTech
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 8:32 pm
Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber to host job fair for new riverfront hotel - WALB
Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber to host job fair for new riverfront hotel WALB
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 6:41 pm
Decatur nonprofit partners with NBCUniversal and LinkedIn - The Champion Newspaper
Decatur nonprofit partners with NBCUniversal and LinkedIn The Champion Newspaper
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 5:59 pm
City planning prescribed burn near Lake Decatur dam - Decatur Tribune
City planning prescribed burn near Lake Decatur dam Decatur Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 5:39 pm
Prescribed burn planned near Lake Decatur dam - WANDTV.com
Prescribed burn planned near Lake Decatur dam WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 5:29 pm
D. Lee Wheeler Obituary March 17, 2026 - Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes
D. Lee Wheeler Obituary March 17, 2026 Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 5:08 pm
Decatur will replace WatchFest’26 mural on Church Street - decaturish.com
Decatur will replace WatchFest’26 mural on Church Street decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 5:07 pm
Decatur woman charged after child tests positive for meth - Decatur Daily
Decatur woman charged after child tests positive for meth Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 4:14 pm
Decatur approves AI technology to modernize recycling center - 256 Today
Decatur approves AI technology to modernize recycling center 256 Today
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
2026 Illinois Primary: What you need to know - WANDTV.com
2026 Illinois Primary: What you need to know WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 3:36 pm
Plan proposed to build Calhoun ballpark in N.E. Decatur - Decatur Daily
Plan proposed to build Calhoun ballpark in N.E. Decatur Decatur Daily
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 5:15 am
Decatur approves $53M bond deal for Millikin University improvements - WANDTV.com
Decatur approves $53M bond deal for Millikin University improvements WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 3:15 am
Decatur City Council approves nearly $400K for 24-hour daycare project - WANDTV.com
Decatur City Council approves nearly $400K for 24-hour daycare project WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 3:02 am
Decatur expands paratransit service to new daycare provider - WANDTV.com
Decatur expands paratransit service to new daycare provider WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 3:00 am
Decatur to launch transit service Operation Uplift, partners with Lindsey Life - WANDTV.com
Decatur to launch transit service Operation Uplift, partners with Lindsey Life WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 3:00 am
Decatur invests in AI to modernize recycling operations - rocketcitynow.com
Decatur invests in AI to modernize recycling operations rocketcitynow.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 2:55 am
Decatur group fights to protect sacred land from potential development - FOX 5 Atlanta
Decatur group fights to protect sacred land from potential development FOX 5 Atlanta
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 2:46 am
Decatur group fights to protect sacred land - FOX 5 Atlanta
Decatur group fights to protect sacred land FOX 5 Atlanta
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 2:44 am
Beacon Hill requests archaeological survey on ECLC site - decaturish.com
Beacon Hill requests archaeological survey on ECLC site decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 2:16 am
Decatur Public Transit System launches contactless fare collection system - WCIA.com
Decatur Public Transit System launches contactless fare collection system WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 1:17 am
Decatur Public Transit System launches contactless fare collection system - WCIA.com
Decatur Public Transit System launches contactless fare collection system WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 1:15 am
Relive your childhood at the upcoming Midwest Toy and Comic Fest - WANDTV.com
Relive your childhood at the upcoming Midwest Toy and Comic Fest WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 11:51 pm
The Sewing Center celebrates grand opening in Decatur IL | Community - WANDTV.com
The Sewing Center celebrates grand opening in Decatur IL | Community WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 11:22 pm
Decatur Schools denied it had plans for ECLC groundbreaking - decaturish.com
Decatur Schools denied it had plans for ECLC groundbreaking decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 10:15 pm
Ann Fortenberry Hancock Obituary March 16, 2026 - Hawkins Funeral Homes
Ann Fortenberry Hancock Obituary March 16, 2026 Hawkins Funeral Homes
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 9:14 pm
Woodlands Garden welcomes spring with series of events - decaturish.com
Woodlands Garden welcomes spring with series of events decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:35 pm
Decatur man faces first-degree assault charge after Lamar St. stabbing - rocketcitynow.com
Decatur man faces first-degree assault charge after Lamar St. stabbing rocketcitynow.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 7:56 pm
Decatur Schools hosts Elizabeth Wilson speaker series - decaturish.com
Decatur Schools hosts Elizabeth Wilson speaker series decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 7:39 pm
SoulShine Decatur caught off guard by building evaluation - decaturish.com
SoulShine Decatur caught off guard by building evaluation decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 6:10 pm
Decatur City Council makes improvements to recycling efforts - WAFF
Decatur City Council makes improvements to recycling efforts WAFF
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 5:38 pm
Man arrested after stabbing leaves one injured in Decatur - WHNT.com
Man arrested after stabbing leaves one injured in Decatur WHNT.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 5:34 pm
Ludella Bultemeier Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Decatur, IN - Fort Wayne Newspapers - Legacy obituary
Ludella Bultemeier Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Decatur, IN - Fort Wayne Newspapers Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 5:33 pm
Decatur City Council approves investment in AI recycling technology, new baler - WHNT.com
Decatur City Council approves investment in AI recycling technology, new baler WHNT.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 5:02 pm
Siam Thai delivers flavor-packed food in a quaint setting - decaturish.com
Siam Thai delivers flavor-packed food in a quaint setting decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 5:00 pm
Chamblee vs Decatur | Baseball | 3/17 - MaxPreps.com
Chamblee vs Decatur | Baseball | 3/17 MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 2:27 pm
Decatur, AL to Vote on AI Recycling Upgrades - Waste360
Decatur, AL to Vote on AI Recycling Upgrades Waste360
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:35 pm
Legislators tell CSD to hold referendum on learning center - decaturish.com
Legislators tell CSD to hold referendum on learning center decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 2:20 am
Decatur council to vote on $855,000 recycling upgrade - rocketcitynow.com
Decatur council to vote on $855,000 recycling upgrade rocketcitynow.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:09 am
Obituary for James Todd McSwain - Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home
Obituary for James Todd McSwain Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:47 am
Decatur WWII veteran Joe Safford celebrates 100th birthday with community drive-by celebration - CBS News
Decatur WWII veteran Joe Safford celebrates 100th birthday with community drive-by celebration CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:29 am
SWAT called after robbery suspect barricades inside Decatur home - WANDTV.com
SWAT called after robbery suspect barricades inside Decatur home WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:21 am
Free Decatur event helps residents become homeowners with no down payment - CBS News
Free Decatur event helps residents become homeowners with no down payment CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:45 pm
Tornado Watch issued for most of central Illinois - WANDTV.com
Tornado Watch issued for most of central Illinois WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:54 pm
Decatur School Board squandering trust - decaturish.com
Decatur School Board squandering trust decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:35 pm
Decatur streets filled with green for downtown St. Patrick's Day parade - WANDTV.com
Decatur streets filled with green for downtown St. Patrick's Day parade WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 7:06 pm
Highlights: Decatur Central advances to semi-state for first time - WISH-TV
Highlights: Decatur Central advances to semi-state for first time WISH-TV
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:54 pm
Underdogs? Decatur Central flying high after winning 4A regional vs Lawrence Central - IndyStar
Underdogs? Decatur Central flying high after winning 4A regional vs Lawrence Central IndyStar
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:15 pm
Recycling services remain paused in Decatur following equipment failure - WHNT.com
Recycling services remain paused in Decatur following equipment failure WHNT.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:57 pm
David Coventry Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Decatur, IL - Decatur Herald & Review - Legacy obituary
David Coventry Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Decatur, IL - Decatur Herald & Review Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 7:00 am
UPDATE: One person in custody in connection to Decatur armed robbery - WCIA.com
UPDATE: One person in custody in connection to Decatur armed robbery WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:20 pm
Decatur City Commission to discuss replacing WatchFest mural - decaturish.com
Decatur City Commission to discuss replacing WatchFest mural decaturish.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:03 pm
Millikin to ask for $53 million in bonds from City of Decatur - WANDTV.com
Millikin to ask for $53 million in bonds from City of Decatur WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:30 pm
Bodycam video released following death in Decatur police custody - WANDTV.com
Bodycam video released following death in Decatur police custody WANDTV.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:51 pm
North Decatur High School (Greensburg, IN) Baseball - MaxPreps.com
North Decatur High School (Greensburg, IN) Baseball MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:54 pm
Nine Dot is the New Lucky Sip this St. Pat’s Day - Discover Atlanta
Nine Dot is the New Lucky Sip this St. Pat’s Day Discover Atlanta
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:42 pm
