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Hello Decatur! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a family survived a hail of bullets on Decatur streets
  • What police know about Decatur's latest unexplained gunshot victim
  • How Decatur Bears fans are remembering 'Da Coach' Mike Ditka

Also on today's calendar: Tuesday Night Trivia at Door 4! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Near-record heat, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with rainy spells, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I would like to know if anyone can tell me if a landline phone wire outside can just be cut if you're not using the landline.
    I thought it was cable. It got damaged when a tree fell. The cable company said it's not their line. it's for a landline which I haven't had for… (Nextdoor West End)
  • FREE Boxes - I have about 30 boxes that are all different sizes.
    Some of them are broke down & some are still formed. They could be used for moving, projects for the kids or part of a Halloween costume. These are… (Nextdoor Muffley)
  • Decatur Public Schools posted a job opening for Elementary Girls Basketball Coach in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • WAND's Athlete of the Week: Calin Hinds (wandtv.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: "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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