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DECATUR — A certain type of track event happened Saturday morning at Millikin University, but it didn't involve running.

A storm system moving through Central Illinois is expected to bring sleet overnight Saturday, giving way to snow after 4 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service said.

Sunday, Feb. 4

Name: Storm Edwards

DECATUR — The Stonington man who received a $10,000 check from President Donald Trump last year got a welcome surprise Friday while visiting Trump in the White House: The president promised to give him another $5,000.

Macon County Coroner Michael Day said prompt notification is crucial to his job, and he would like closer cooperation with the police during homicide investigations.

CHICAGO — Federal jurors in central Illinois have convicted a 24-year-old of using false identities to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise and gift cards.