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City unveils signs at Lake Decatur commemorating A.E. Staley legacy
City unveils signs at Lake Decatur commemorating A.E. Staley legacy Decatur, IL - Newly-installed signs at Lake Decatur will share A.E. Staley's legacy and contribution to the creation of Lake Decatur for years to come. The City of Decatur, its partners, and the Staley Family unveiled the signs at a ceremony on Monday ...
Apr 30, 2024
IDOA & IDPH Monitoring H5N1 Influenza In Dairy Cattle
IDOA & IDPH Monitoring H5N1 Influenza In Dairy Cattle (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department of Public Health are on alert following the detection of the H5N1 influenza virus in dairy herds in eight states across the U.S. There are no confirmed cases reported in Illi...
Apr 29, 2024
Two Killed After Train Hits RV In Christina Co
Two Killed After Train Hits RV In Christina Co (Christina Co., IL) -- Two people are dead after an RV was hit by a train in Christian County on Thursday. The incident happened yesterday on East 23-hundred North Road near Illinois Route 48. The names of the victims haven't been released.
Apr 26, 2024
ISP Trooper Hurt In I-57 Crash
ISP Trooper Hurt In I-57 Crash (Union Co., IL) -- An Illinois State Police trooper is recovering following a crash in Union County. Authorities say an ISP squad car was parked Monday night on the shoulder of I-57, just north of Lick Creek Road. The trooper was inside of the squad when it was hit by a white Infiniti. Th...
Apr 25, 2024