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R.R. Donnelly closing its Clinton facility June 1
CLINTON — Unofficial sources have confirmed for the Clinton Journal the R.R. Donnelly company plans to close it’s Clinton facility June 1. The closure will idle dozens of employees. The company, which started business in the 1950s as Wallace Press, has remained one of Clinton’s major employers for...
Forsyth daycare operator sentenced to 14 years for shaking baby to death
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Forsyth daycare operator has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for shaking a baby in frustration almost two years ago, killing the seven-week-old infant. On Thursday, 26-year-old Taylor Burris reached a plea agreement with prosecutors where she pleaded guilty to a new charge of second-degree murder. The three charges […]
Lincoln Speedway event canceled due to rain
LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) - Lincoln Speedway is postponing the start of the 2024 season due to projected showers and thunderstorms Friday. The season opener will now be Thursday, May 9. The April 26 program is the second straight rainout to start the season. The April 5 opener was cancelled. Friday’s...
Festival of Spring This Saturday at Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur
The Macon County Conversation District is set to hold its 43rd annual Festival of Spring, this Saturday, April 27th from 12:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur. Alysia Callison, Director of Program Services says the day will be full of fun and education for families, as groups and activities will be on hand like canoeing, homestead tours, and an appearance from some animals from Scovill Zoo.
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