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Decatur News

Local news for Decatur, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | BusinessWeek

David Hightower on the Explosion in Commodities Markets

“Now influences come from every corner of the world, and that's increased volatility.”

David Hightower, principal of commodity trading adviser Hartfield Management and editor of The Hightower Report newsletter, has dealt in commodities for more than 25 years. via BusinessWeek

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Related Topix: Decatur Metro, Agriculture, Science

Wednesday | WBBM-AM Chicago

Woman Crashes Into Tree Tring To Elude Police

A 20-year-old Decatur woman was killed Monday night when she drove into a tree in Villa Park during a high-speed police chase. via WBBM-AM Chicago

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Related Topix: Villa Park, IL, Dupage County, IL

Monday May 12 | The Sydney Morning Herald

Early Oscar talk for dorky Damon

“Matt Damon's female fans are in for a shock when they see his latest film role playing a geeky business executive ... his latest guise is a far cry from Matt's usual hunky persona.”

WITH a dodgy moustache and hairpiece, he could be mistaken for an everyday American with a questionable fashion sense. via The Sydney Morning Herald

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Related Topix: Decatur Metro

Saturday May 10 | Buffalo News

Part-time police officers to be recruited

“We just don't have the bodies.”

The Police Department plans to hire more part-time officers to help fill a recent shortage of manpower. via Buffalo News

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Related Topix: Decatur Metro

Thursday May 8 | Useless Things

Matt Damon Looks Like My Dad

Seriously, when I saw this was Matt Damon, I flipped out! He Looks like my dad! Great makeup job here. via Useless Things

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Tuesday May 6 | IllinoisHomepage.net

Decatur's Wabash Crossing Shifts Focus

“It's another vote as a council member or as a mayor you wish you didn't have to make that vote”

A project to bring stability to a once crime-ridden neighborhood in Decatur hits a road bump. via IllinoisHomepage.net

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Saturday May 3 | Associated Content

Haunted Illinois The Ghosts of the Lincoln Theater

Residents of Decatur, Illinois have heard stories that the local Lincoln Theater is haunted. via Associated Content

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Related Topix: Decatur Metro

Thursday May 1 | IllinoisHomepage.net

Decatur: After Hours

“Pretty much just do nothing but pay attention to how people are driving”

The Sheriff's Department and Decatur Police have beefed up patrols to keep the streets safe. via IllinoisHomepage.net

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Related Topix: Afterhours, Pop/Rock, Cell Phones, Electronics, Macon County, IL

Tuesday Apr 29 | The Post-Standard

ADM 3Q profit jumps 42 pct in volatile commodities markets

“Once again, our team leveraged our financial flexibility and global asset base to capture those opportunities to deliver shareholder value.”

Archer Daniels Midland says its fiscal third-quarter profits rose 42 percent as the agricultural processor took advantage of a volatile commodities market. via The Post-Standard

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Related Topix: Media, IT Services, Food, Agriculture, Archer Daniels Midland, Science, Decatur Metro

Monday Apr 28 | IllinoisHomepage.net

Drugs in Springfield's Drinking Supply

No one wants drugs in their drinking water. CWLP says it's such a small amount, there's nothing to be worried about. via IllinoisHomepage.net

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Decatur, Illinois is located in Macon County and is part of the Decatur Metro Area. Zip codes in Decatur include 62521, 62526, and 62522.