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Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Decatur extends Macon County animal control agreement (herald-review.com) — Decatur residents should know that city police will now investigate criminal animal control violations within city limits under an extended agreement with Macon County, potentially affecting how serious complaints are handled. The story also highlights several familiar Decatur nonprofits and services, from the YMCA and Salvation Army to shelters and food programs, underscoring how many local organizations support residents in need.
2. Wabash Crossing residents demand answers over housing conditions (wandtv.com) — Decatur renters at Wabash Crossing say deteriorating, unsanitary conditions are making their homes nearly unlivable, prompting 75 city code violations after inspections. With the Decatur Housing Authority and city officials acknowledging a serious low-income housing shortage, they're pressuring the Chicago-based owner to commit to repairs while trying to avoid years of costly litigation.
3. Senior veterans take dream flights (wandtv.com) — At Decatur Airport, elderly veterans recently got free 15-minute rides in a vintage Boeing Stearman biplane through the nonprofit Dream Flights, which honors their service. Despite weather delays, several local veterans still took to the skies, enjoying a rare chance to reconnect with aviation history and feel appreciated by the community.
4. Macon County Conservation District naturalist cares for animals (wandtv.com) — Based in Decatur, the Macon County Conservation District's animal care naturalist travels to local camps, schools, libraries, and nursing homes to teach residents about native wildlife. Caring for turtles, snakes, frogs, and more, she uses her zoology background to keep the animals healthy while helping kids and adults connect with local ecosystems across the county.
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