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Decatur Sexual Abuse

Wednesday, 10 March 2010
A Decatur man pleads not guilty to charges of aggravated sexual abuse. Police say they arrested Michael Betzer last month after a former babysitter accused Betzer of sexually abusing her. Authorities say the alleged abuse took place between April and November of 2006, when the accuser was 13 years old. Betzer is charged with...
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Decatur Amber Alert

Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Police in Decatur say two young boys have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued in their apparent abduction. Police canceled the Amber Alert Wednesday morning, saying the children were recovered and two suspects were apprehended. The Amber Alert was issued Tuesday afternoon after 4-year-old Terry Antonio Smith and his 1-month-old...
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Assembly Hall Alcohol Sales

Tuesday, 09 March 2010
The University of Illinois will start selling beer and wine at some concerts at the on-campus Assembly Hall starting this month.Assembly Hall Director Kevin Ullestad said Monday alcohol will be sold as part of a pilot program at shows aimed at adults. The first event will be Cirque du Soleil's "Alegria,"...
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WEIU Sports Headlines...

EIU Men's Basketball Team Continues Play?

Wednesday, 10 March 2010
This team thought their season was over, but it looks like these Panther's could get a second chance. The Eastern Illinois University men's basketball team is vying for a spot in the College Insider basketball tournament. The tourney features 16 teams who didn't get the opportunity to play in the NCAA or NIT...
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1A and 2A All State Teams

Wednesday, 10 March 2010
The 2009-2010 Class 1A and 2A all-state boys basketball all state teams have been announced and there were players from all over the area on both squads. Class 1A Second Team: Trent Swigert, Macon meridian, 6'0", Senior Class 2A First Team: Meyers Leonard, Robinson, 7'0", Senior Nick Sanford, Decatur St. Teresa, 6'3", Senior Honorable Mention: Ben Jones, Robinson Dan...
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Panthers Breaking Records

Monday, 08 March 2010
These athletes knew this meet was their "Last Chance", and they were sprinting for success! The Eastern Illinois University track team ran at the Iowa State NCAA last chance indoor track meet over the weekend. Three athletes broke their personal best times and the men's 4 x 400 relay broke a 32 year...
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