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Newspapers remain strong voice for information, democracy

Like so much in Illinois, the origins of its newspapers were tied to politics and patronage.

 

Calendar: See Macon County government meetings for Jan. 29 - Feb. 2

Here is the week’s schedule of government meetings and other activities of interest to the public in Decatur and Macon County.

 

Sheriff candidates hold town meeting at Coziahr

FORSYTH – More than 100 people turned up for a town hall with the three candidates for Macon County Sheriff on Saturday at Coziahr Harley-Davidson.

 

2-vehicle wreck slows Martin Luther King Drive traffic

A two-vehicle accident is slowing traffic on Martin Luther King Drive in Decatur.

 

Beyond the call: Decatur officers extend kindness to children whose gifts were stolen

DECATUR — Not all the arresting experiences in police work involve hauling someone to jail.

 

Five at 5: Boston firm picked to head up Illinois opioid hotline and 4 other stories you should see

Illinois has picked a Boston-based firm to head up its opioid hotline, despite three Illinois providers also makeing proposals.

 

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