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Good day Decatur! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Decatur police tracked down a suspect in multiple dumpster fires
  • What does losing Decatur's Air Evac base mean for emergencies?
  • How a Decatur adult day center just earned statewide recognition

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Cooler with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested for arson in connection with dumpster fires at Decatur businesses (wcia.com) — Decatur police arrested a 51-year-old man they believe is responsible for several dumpster fires at businesses across town, including on North Prospect Drive and downtown streets. Investigators say surveillance footage links him to multiple arsons, and he now faces felony charges while Decatur police and fire inspectors continue probing the recent string of fires.
   

• Air Evac closes Decatur base, cites limited resources (wcia.com) — Air Evac Lifeteam is closing its Decatur Airport base after three years, shifting aircraft and crews to busier nearby locations. Company officials say emergency air coverage for Decatur will now come from Mattoon and Effingham bases, and stress they remain committed to supporting local hospitals, EMS agencies, and patients.
   

• Lindsey Life Adult Day Center receives Governor's Engaging Aging Award (wandtv.com) — Lindsey Life's Decatur adult day center has earned the Governor's Engaging Aging Award, recognizing its work supporting local older adults. The center on South Franklin Street Road is expanding services across central Illinois, while two leaders also received a regional aging-services leadership award for growing these kinds of programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • update on the tortie we found a few days ago
    other than some fleas we are treating for, she is in perfect health! vet said they could not determine if she was spayed but we dont have the money… (Nextdoor West End)
  • All 3 Of My Babies Got Out !
    The Dog Is Rhemie She Is Very Friendly With Both Animals And People, Will Walk Right Up To You. The Cat With Yellow Eyes Is Mazie/Mazikeen, Very… (Nextdoor Grant Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Factbox-Who is Howard Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's new chairman? (theolympian.com)
  • Illinois Arrests Spotlight Burglary Tactics and Rising Losses at Video Gaming Sites (sccgmanagement.com)
  • Escapes. Fires. Rebellions. Trove of records reveals chaos inside Illinois county jails. (collinsvilledailynews.com)

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Ok Decatur! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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