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Decatur crash leaves SUV dangling off overpass
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Part of Garfield Avenue in Decatur was closed on Wednesday after a crash left an SUV dangling off an overpass. The crash happened at Garfield Avenue and 21st Street. The Decatur Police Department said a semi-truck driving eastbound on Garfield was in the left lane when it tried to make a […]
Decatur man arrested in Chatham after gun found during traffic stop
CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man has been arrested in Chatham after police said they caught him with a gun he was not allowed to have. Officials with the Chatham Police Department said officers pulled over 21-year-old David Spence for speeding on April 18. They subsequently discovered Spence had a warrant for his arrest […]
Police called to Decatur crash
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Police responded to a crash in Decatur Wednesday afternoon. The crash between a semi and personal vehicle happened on Garfield. Eastbound Garfield between 21st and 23rd was closed down. Westbound remained open, but traffic was moving slowly. WAND News was at the scene of the crash....
New Springfield-area hospital grades released: Two get C's, two get D's
A national nonprofit watchdog organization has released their bi-annual hospital report card and certain Springfield hospitals received a barely passing grade. As a parent, would you be upset to see your child’s report card filled with C’s and D’s? That's the grade Springfield hospitals were rated on safety, quality, and resource use from The Leapfrog Group.
Decatur Fire Dept. battles two house fires in 90 minutes
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Fire Department responded to two house fires within 90 minutes on Thursday, one of which resulted in seven people being displaced. The first fire happened around 2:11 p.m. on Hill Avenue between King and Marietta Streets. Officials said flames were found on the first floor of a one-and-a-half story […]
Macon Speedway sale finalized, grand re-opening set for May 18
MACON, Ill. (WAND) — It's a fresh era for the Macon Speedway!. New owners Eric Turner, Kenny Brown, and their families are excited to announce that their purchase of the Macon Speedway has been finalized. “We would like to thank Chris, wife Jolene, and Kearns family for their commitment...
17-year-old hurt in weekend Decatur shooting
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 17-year-old is recovering after he was grazed by a bullet over the weekend in Decatur. The shooting happened Saturday morning in the area of North College and West Sawyer Streets. Decatur Police Sergeant Brian Earles said the teen was driving at the intersection when he was grazed in the back […]
Eight fire crews battle Effingham Co. house fire
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Firefighters from eight different Central Illinois fire departments were called to Effingham County Monday morning to battle a severe house fire. Fire crews from the Sigel Fire Department in Shelby County were among those departments. Sigel officials said firefighters arrived at 6:40 a.m. and found heavy smoke and fire coming […]
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