🌱 Patch AM: How Decatur police tracked down a suspect in multiple dumpster fires

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.
   

📸 Around Decatur

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Von Maur, 1350 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• King's Classic: a 5Kings Golf Outing →
  Country Club of Decatur, 135 North Country Club Road, Decatur
Tuesday September 22
• Paint and Electronic Recycling →
  Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center, 151 W. Wood St., Decatur
  8:00 am
• Open Mic Night with Billy Malone →
  Golden Fox Brewing, 3025 Kandy Lane, Decatur
  6:00 pm
• Tuesday Night Trivia at Door 4! →
  Door 4 Brewing, 1214 W. Cerro Gordo St., Decatur
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours at Kurent Safety & Industrial Supply →
  Location 3103 North 22nd Street Decatur IL 62526, 3103 North 22nd Street, Decatur
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Thursday Trivia at Golden Fox Brewing →
  Golden Fox Brewing, LLC, 3025 North Kandy Lane, Decatur
• Paint and Electronic Recycling →
  Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center, 151 W. Wood St., Decatur
  12:00 pm
• Get Lit Book Club →
  Brentford Distillers, 545 E. William St, Decatur
  6:00 pm
• Thursday Trivia →
  Golden Fox Brewing, 3025 Kandy Lane, Decatur
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Decatur Comedy with Funny Bone Headliners JB Buchanan & Mychael Anthony! →
  3025 Kandy Lane, Decatur
• 'THE SWEET' with special guest: 'Tommy's Rocktrip' →
  Lincoln Square Theater, 141 N Main St, Decatur
  6:00 pm
• 'THE SWEET' with special guest 'Tommy Rocktrip' →
  Lincoln Square Theater, 141 N Main St, Decatur
  7:00 pm

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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)

• Steak 'n Shake posted a job opening for Team Member in Decatur. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Macon

• 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)

Clinton

• DeWitt County 4-H Fundraising at Apple N' Pork Festival (dewittdailynews.com)
• Streak broken: Heyworth defeats Panthers 42-8, moving to 5-0 (oursentinel.com)

Monticello

• Rantoul/PBL soccer wins 4-2 over Fisher/GCMS (fordcountychronicle.com)

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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