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Good morning Decatur! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Decatur's new animal control agreement changes police investigations
  • Why Wabash Crossing tenants say their Decatur homes are becoming unlivable.
  • How local veterans took flight again in a 1940s biplane.

Also on today's calendar: Come From Away - Theatre 7 - Decatur's Community Theatre and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • My wife and I bought a loveseat.
    So…….now we have a couch to get rid of. Is there a place that would pick it up? I would like to donate it to some place that can pick it up. (Nextdoor Nelson Park/Lion Park)
  • Happy birthday, Decatur Moves 🥳
    One year ago yesterday, we launched our on-demand microtransit service, connecting residents and visitors all across Decatur and Macon County. In one… (Nextdoor )
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - ADM posted a job opening for Corn Rail Loader - Decatur, IL in Decatur. Apply here.
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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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