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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Driver, teenagers and children escape injury in shot-up car, cops report (herald-review.com) — In Decatur, an adult driver, two teens, and two young children escaped injury when their car was riddled with gunfire, underscoring ongoing concerns about local violence. The piece also revisits a memorial on North Church Street honoring youth victims like Mishyra Wheeler and highlights Decatur leaders, clergy, and residents calling for community action and healing.
• Man with gunshot wound doesn't know much, cops say (herald-review.com) — A man with a gunshot wound recently arrived at Decatur Memorial Hospital but could offer police little information about what happened, limiting their investigation. The story then lists numerous Illinois Department of Corrections parole absconders and escapees wanted for violent offenses, information Decatur and Macon County residents may want to review for awareness and safety.
• Local Bears fans look back fondly on memories of Mike Ditka (wandtv.com) — Decatur Bears fans spent the weekend sharing memories and emotions after the team honored the late Mike Ditka with #89 helmet stickers in Green Bay. Local supporters reflected on how Ditka's toughness, coaching style, and larger-than-life personality shaped the 1985 Super Bowl team, the franchise's identity, and even Chicago's image, while remembering his more personal, approachable side off the field.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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