Chris Coates
The Pantagraph
Decatur, IL, United States
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Past articles by Chris:
Coates: How The Pantagraph provides local perspective to national news
One constant truth about the news business is that it's constantly changing. → Read More
What are your memories of 9/11?
We’re looking for Central Illinois community members to share their thoughts about the 20th anniversary of 9/11. → Read More
What are your memories of 9/11?
We’re looking for Central Illinois community members to share their thoughts about the 20th anniversary of 9/11. → Read More
4 ways you can help The Pantagraph cover the community
You can help us provide essential journalism for our community. We need your help — and we're here to listen. → Read More
Summer of fun ahead, and the JG-TC is ready to report
Our revamped website will showcase photos and videos from events throughout the region. → Read More
Summer of fun ahead, and The Pantagraph is ready to report
I kept having the same thought over and over again during the busy Independence Day weekend: What a difference 12 months makes. → Read More
Can you identify these 12 Bloomington-Normal locations from above?
Below are screen captures of 12 locations in Bloomington-Normal. Can you identify them? → Read More
Thank you for investing in community journalism
Back in 1837, when Central Illinois was still mostly the prairie, the first Bloomington Observer and McLean County Advocate rolled off the presses. It was rebranded The Pantagraph, borrowing the → Read More
COATES: Your subscription supports local public service journalism
Watchdog reporting and public service journalism is important to The Pantagraph's mission. → Read More
COATES: Rediscovering the joys of life, and spring. Achoo!
The only conclusion: Spring must be coming. → Read More
Carle BroMenn has vaccinated more than 700 workers
This story will be updated with new information on COVID numbers and vaccinations. → Read More
Selfies: The face masks of Central Illinois
Do you have a face mask selfie to share? Send to chris.coates@lee.net. → Read More
COATES: Life lessons from monarch butterflies
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COATES: Life lessons from monarch butterflies
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Shelby County adds 4 COVID cases Tuesday
One is a 14-year-old-male with mild symptoms, health officials said. → Read More
COVID-19 UPDATE: Unemployment rate 15.2 percent in May; state on pace to enter Phase 4 on June 26
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Unemployment rate 15.2 percent in May; state on pace to enter Phase 4 on June 26
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Unemployment rate 15.2 percent in May; state on pace to enter Phase 4 on June 26
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1,614 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD — New data released by state health officials put the total of COVID-19 cases in Illinois at 122,848. → Read More
1,614 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD — New data released by state health officials put the total of COVID-19 cases in Illinois at 122,848. → Read More