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Seven Central Illinois fire departments battle large barn fire
ILLIOPOLIS, Ill. (WCIA) — Firefighters from seven fire departments and protection districts in Central Illinois spent several hours on Sunday battling a massive barn fire that broke out in Sangamon County. The fire happened around Route 36 and Mt. Pulaski Road — between Illiopolis and Buffalo — around 4:46 p.m. Firefighters from Illiopolis arrived to […]
Boat races return to Lake Decatur after two decades
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — On Saturday, thousands of people in Decatur showed up for an event they’ve been waiting 20 years for. Boats had not raced in Lake Decatur since 2004. That changed this weekend. Hardy’s Highway Race for the Lake returned on Saturday. A total of 64 boats from throughout the country turned out […]
Wrestling clinic held to help prevent violence in Decatur
Decatur, Ill. (WAND) -- This weekend Old King Orchard Community Center teamed up with the PSF Mt. Zion and Pedigo Submission Fighting to host a Project Prevent Violence event. This event was started after recent acts of violence across central Illinois. The two day event started Saturday with gun safety...
UPDATE: One hurt in I-72 semi accident; lanes reopened
UPDATE at 1:12 p.m. PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — State Police provided an update on the I-72 accident involving a semi Saturday morning. Police say the truck tractor has been cleared from the roadway and all lanes are now open. The truck tractor driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are non […]
‘It’s my zen’: Meet the business owner blowing glass in Monticello for more than 20 years
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — On Friday, June 14th WCIA is headed to Our Town Monticello! Leading up to the live broadcasts in the middle of downtown, we highlight the people, places and things that stand out in town. One of those places is Prairie Fire Glass and its owner, Jim Downey. He has been blowing […]
Decatur's Apex Volleyball Club sending teams to Nationals
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Rounding out a successful season where they competed against teams across the Midwest, Apex Volleyball club will send three teams to National Championships. The 14U Blue team will compete at the 51st AAU Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida on June 13-18, while the 14U Green and...
Allerton Park celebrating summer solstice with outdoorsy fun
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Allerton Park and Retreat Center is hosting a Summer Solstice Celebration to ring in the longest day of the year on June 20. The event will take place in the Meadow from 6-10 p.m. There will be food from the Burrito King Food Truck, a cash bar, a bonfire, and an […]
2024 Jasper Street Fest coming to Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur promises an evening of fun and brainstorming for this year’s Jasper Street Fest event on June 13. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Johns Hill Park. It will include free food, a live DJ, community art projects, a bounce house and more. […]
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