Filmmaker Fails To Sway Lawmakers On Fracking
(Springfield, IL) -- Hollywood filmmaker Josh Fox, who earned an Oscar nomination in 2011 for his documentary “Gasland,” appears to have fallen short in his bid to sway lawmakers to vote against a fracking bill. Despite countless examples of “fracking gone wrong,” a state House committee unanimously approved the measure and sent it to the full chamber for
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Energy Performance Contract Would Save More Than 24 Million
(Decatur, IL) -- If Decatur makes about 16-million-dollars in infrastructure improvements, mostly from the replacement of antiquated water meters, the city could realize more than 24-million in savings over the next 17 years. So says Johnson Controls, the company known for helping businesses, and governments, optimize their energy efficiency. A formal contract to enter into the energy
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Macon County Fair Slate Of Events Revealed
(Decatur, IL) -- The full slate of events is out for this summer’s Macon County Fair. Spokesperson Carolyn Ridenour says it’s going to be a blast. There’s a ton of events on tap, including three days of harness racing, pageants, two nights of ITPA truck and tractor pulls, live music, a parade and the first annual “Redneck Hillbilly Barbecue Cookoff.”
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Cross Could Be Eyeing AG Post
(Springfield, IL) -- House Republican Leader Tom Cross is said to be mulling a run for state Attorney General. The “Chicago Sun-Times” reports that several party leaders have asked him to run if the current Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, decides to run for governor. Cross is a former county prosecutor and could nestle into the role quite easily. His future will be decided once
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Court Hearing Today For Decatur Man Accused Of Raping Young Girl
(Decatur, IL) -- A 26-year-old Decatur man is slated to appear in court today for a preliminary hearing. Dennis Houchins is accused of raping a girl younger than 12. He was arrested after the alleged victim revealed to counselors that the abuse occurred a few years ago. She had difficulty describing exactly what was done to her but did reveal details that confirmed the encounters were of a
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Woman Charged With Aggravated DUI
(Decatur, IL) -- She probably doesn’t remember much of what happened over the weekend. A Decatur woman was found slumped over the wheel of her car with a canned beverage in her hand about 4:45 a.m. Saturday. Her vehicle was partially in the street and partly in the yard of a home in the eleven-hundred block of North University Avenue. The 32-year-old was so drunk, first responders had
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Decatur Fugitive Nabbed By Quality Window
(Decatur, IL) -- Those are break-away windows in the movies, buddy. A Decatur fugitive failed in his attempt to escape from a U.S. Marshal who tried to arrest him last week when the 25-year-old got stuck half-way through a window he tried to jump through. Despite being cut by broken glass, police still had to shock him with a stun gun several times before he finally gave in. The fugitive was
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Disturbing The Peace Call Turns Violent
(Decatur, IL) -- A Decatur man was having a good time Sunday at a home in the 600-block of South 23rd. The 43-year-old man was playing his music so loud, it could be heard four houses down. And this was just before midnight. It was the third time officers had been called to the home in the last 90 days for loud music complaints and they had already been there earlier in the day. This encounter
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Decatur Chamber Awards Ceremony This Evening
(Decatur, IL) -- The Decatur Chamber Awards Ceremony is slated for this evening at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel. Individuals and businesses that have made a significant impact on the community will be honored. A number of awards are up for grabs, like the Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Outstanding Non-Profit and Citizen of the Year, which will be presented
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Red Tail Run Hosts First Family Golf Night
(Decatur, IL) -- Red Tail Run is hosting its first Family Golf Night tonight. Parents, kids and grandparents are encouraged to take advantage of the facility from 6 to 8 p.m. The club is offering a low-key instructional environment for players of all skill levels. What’s more, you can definitely practice what you learn because range balls are free. Family Golf Night is being held every
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