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State Police still investigating Decatur murder one year later
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Nearly one year after a Decatur man’s murder, Illinois State Police are still investigating the crime and are again asking the public for help in solving the case. James Taylor, 51, was last seen alive on May 10, 2023, and was reported missing two days later. On May 19, he was […]
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....
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 […]
FCC approves CIMG's acquisition of Decatur, Danville radio stations
CHAMPAIGN — Champaign Multimedia Group has completed its acquisition of eight downstate radio stations and is changing its name to Central Illinois Multimedia Group to mark the expansion. CIMG previously announced in February that it had reached a deal with Neuhoff Communications to acquire three stations in Danville and...
Decatur shop collects over 1500 pairs of eclipse glasses for donation overseas
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — One local store is paying it forward a little less than a month after April's total solar eclipse. The Party Shop, located at 411 N Main St in Decatur, collected 1757 pairs of eclipse glasses to donate internationally for the next eclipse. On Oct. 2...
Former Unit 5 teacher pleads guilty to trespassing and assault charges in separate cases
A former Unit 5 elementary school teacher faces an 18-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to criminal trespassing. Macon County court records indicate Jonathon Hovey, 52, reached a plea agreement in which prosecutors agreed to drop a felony charge of stalking and causing a person distress. Two weapons charges against Hover were also dropped.
Two years later: Amber Hooker's road to recovery continues
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- It's been two years since former Saint Teresa High School teacher, Amber (Johnson) Hooker, was hit and seriously injured by a reckless driver in Decatur. Hooker posted an update to the Amber's Army Facebook page on Monday, sharing just how far she's come on the road to recovery.
Rain and storms move out to make way for sunshine and 70s
(WAND) - Our spring weather will feel more summery later this week. After periods of heavy rain this weekend into this morning with some strong thunderstorms, showers and storms will spread eastward today and end by evening. Highs will reach the low-70s. Rainfall amounts since Friday have been in the...
Donate Life Month: Flag-raising serves as reminder to consider organ, tissue donation
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur Memorial Hospital hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday to call attention to the importance of organ and tissue donation. According to Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, which serves Illinois and northwest Indiana, nearly 5,000 Illinoisans are currently waiting for an organ transplant.
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