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The Illini men's basketball team got trapped in an ugly corner when the state's No. 2 player chose Iowa State, Executive Sports Editor Mark Tupper writes.

Sunday, Oct. 22

PROJECTS IN DECATUR

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DECATUR — Chef Brian Pehr enjoyed teasing Millikin University's Tina Cloney, associate professor of health and nutrition, at Baby TALK Head Start's nutrition class.

DECATUR — As sexually transmitted infection rates, or STIs, continue to increase in Macon County, a program aimed at improving these rates is losing federal funding, health providers said.

Source: Illinois Department of Revenue real estate transfer declaration sheets were submitted with the deeds recorded in the Macon County Recorder's Office. Dollar amounts represents the net sale price. Documents processed in October.

DECATUR — When she stepped inside of Giggles at 124 N. Merchant Street on Thursday, Kim Johnson apologized to the staff for not wearing her witch hat that evening.

DECATUR — Community members can apply to receive holiday toys or food baskets from the Salvation Army starting Wednesday at 9 a.m., the organization said.