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Hello again Decatur! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Decatur man jailed after alleged arson and hospital assaults
  • How Decatur leaders are responding after the Johns Hill Park shooting
  • Catch up on Monday's biggest Decatur and Macon County stories

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Decatur man accused of setting house on fire, attacking hospital staff (wcia.com) — A Decatur man already facing prior charges is now accused of setting his home on fire and later assaulting multiple staff members at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Court records say the Aug. 20 blaze killed a dog and that the suspect allegedly doused himself in gasoline, with videos reportedly showing him threatening to ignite. He's been denied pretrial release and is due back in court September 10.
   

2. 'I want people to still feel safe': Decatur police chief addresses safety at Johns Hill Park (wandtv.com) — A recent shooting at Johns Hill Park left a young person hospitalized, but Decatur's police chief says two teen suspects are in custody and there's no ongoing threat to park visitors. Local mentor Shemuel Sanders, who knows the victim, is urging more support and supervision for youth in Decatur parks, as well as funding for programs that give teens safer options.
   

3. August 24 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today (herald-review.com) — Today's Herald & Review digest pulls together several major Decatur and Macon County updates, from serious crime and crash investigations to high school football's Week 1 results. It also highlights youth sports opportunities like Little Hoopsters at the DISC, helping residents quickly catch up on what happened around town on August 24.
   

4. Jacardia Wright: Contract 40 time Injury Stats Wikipedia (sportsjone.com) — Decatur native and St. Teresa graduate Jacardia Wright is making his case for a bigger role with the Seattle Seahawks after a standout preseason performance. The running back's journey from local high school star to Missouri State standout and now an NFL hopeful shows how a hometown player is battling back from a season-ending injury to stay on Seattle's roster.
   

5. Gov Pritzker signs plan allowing not-for-profit fire departments to receive state grants (dailydispatch.com) — Volunteer and not-for-profit fire departments across Illinois, including those serving smaller communities around Decatur, will soon be eligible for state grant funding under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. Starting Jan. 1, the State Fire Marshal can award grants to help these departments upgrade equipment and buildings, improving safety for residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • There was a guy named Shomar that power washed trash bins .
    Does anyone have his number? Or someone that does? (Nextdoor Southside Improvement Association)
  • Loves posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Stratas Foods posted a job opening for Production /Shipping Supervisor 2nd and 3rd shift in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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