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UPDATE: Decatur motorcyclist ID’d after fatal accident: Coroner
Update on 5/28 at 8:45 a.m. DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Macon County Coroner has released the identity of the 22-year-old killed in a Decatur motorcycle crash Monday morning. Nathan G. Doub, 22 of Decatur, was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering major injuries in the crash, according to Coroner Michael Day. He was […]
Maroa-Forsyth baseball thrashes Litchfield early for 2A state berth
Maroa-Forsyth's Tate Brandenburg and Zayn Giles quickly ushered back-to-back RBI triples in the first inning and the duo combined for nine RBIs en route to a 10-4 victory over Litchfield in the Class 2A Lincoln Land Community College Supersectional on Monday. "It feels amazing," Brandenburg said. "This team chemistry is...
Logan County girl shot to death in Chicago
CHICAGO (25News Now) - A five-year-old girl from Lincoln is one of the latest victims of deadly violence in Chicago following a weekend shooting that Lincoln’s mayor said is a “senseless tragedy.”. A group of people were standing outside when shots were fired about 3:30 a.m. Sunday on...
2,000 Central Illinoisans lose power in Friday storms
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — At one point Friday, nearly 2,000 people across Central Illinois were without power because of the severe weather. It’s something many people in Rossville are used to. They say it comes with summer storms in rural areas. “If some weather is up here, the power can go at any minute. That’s […]
Auburn bats erupt to punch Trojans' first ticket to softball state semifinals
DECATUR, Ill. — Immediately, Auburn got a jump on the momentum and never let go of it. In the top of the first, left-handed freshman third baseman Addison Jones grabbed a pop up and threw to first base for a double play. One batter later, it was Taylor Patterson throwing behind a runner to get the inning-ending out at first.
Judge hears arguments in bid for retrial of Bloomington murder case
A Decatur man sentenced to 45 years in prison following the murder of a 20-year-old Bloomington man in 2018 is petitioning the court for a new trial. Attorneys for Anthony Grampsas, now 24, have filed a post-conviction petition arguing that new evidence from three individuals involved in the 2018 home invasion and shooting indicates Grampsas is innocent.
Lake Decatur convenience store opens up for boating season
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and that means the start of boating season. In Decatur, a pier-side convenience store is opening back up at Pier 36. The store serves snacks, beer, ice, gasoline and handles boat rentals. Pier 36 can be contacted by calling 217-423-6684.
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