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Illinois undercounted in 2020 census, actually grew to 13 million — largest population ever

A U.S. Census Bureau report released Thursday shows rather than losing population, Illinois gained more than 250,000 residents between 2010 and 2020. That’s roughly the equivalent of not counting anyone in Aurora — Illinois’ second largest city — and the entire city of Decatur.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022

Audit: DCFS failed to implement reforms named for Decatur toddler who died of neglect nearly a year after law passed

The audit found the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was unable to provide home safety checklists, which are mandated when a child leaves state care to be returned to their home, in 192 of 195 cases studied.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2022

GOP primaries could signal direction of party’s earmarks stance

WASHINGTON — Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., secured nearly $11.6 million in earmarked projects for his constituents in the March omnibus appropriations law, from streetscape improvements in Gillespie to a new nursing school facility at Millikin University in Decatur.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Plans To Invest $300M To Expand Protein Production

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) said it is planning a $300 million investment to expand its Decatur, Illinois, alternative protein production. The company will also launch a Protein Innovation Center to enhance its alternative protein capabilities. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. The investment will support ADM's soy protein…

Benzinga · Apr 12, 2022

Brickbat: Community Outreach

A Decatur, Alabama, liquor store owner is suing the city and a police officer who punched him when cops responded to a shoplifting incident he reported. Kevin Penn held the shoplifter at gunpoint and called cops. When police arrived, store surveillance video appeared to show Penn unloaded his gun and…

Reason · Mar 23, 2022

Debate over House rules on masks and other COVID-19 restrictions leads to temperature checks for legislators

State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, unsuccessfully sought a vote on a resolution to lift the chamber’s face covering requirement. He next asked that everyone be removed from the chamber since they were in violation of another rule requiring temperature checks prior to entry.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2022

Deleted Abrams tweet shows how schools’ COVID policies in 2022 crosshairs

ATLANTA — The tweet from Stacey Abrams seemed innocuous enough, promoting her appearance at a Decatur school honoring Black History Month.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022

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