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Decatur School Board approves naming of MacArthur High track after late coach
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — When renovations are complete, the track and field complex at MacArthur High School in Decatur will bear the name of a longtime teacher and coach who recently passed away. The Decatur Board of Education approved on Tuesday the naming of the complex in honor of Bill Harbeck. Harbeck taught in Decatur […]
Jasper Street Fest returns for family fun
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Jasper Street Summer Fest returned Thursday for an evening full of family fun. The city of Decatur provided free food, community art projects, a live DJ, and a bounce house at Johns Hill Park. The festival is part of the Great Streets Great Neighborhoods...
Community effort helps bring show choir back to the stage in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — With the work of Decatur alumni, community members, and students from an Alabama show choir will hit the stage at MacArthur High School on Friday night. Show choir abruptly stopped for Decatur students, but with the support of the community, Youth With a Positive Direction...
New Decatur solar project won’t cost the city anything
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is hoping to shine light on a project focused on clean energy. The multi-million dollar summer project won’t cost the city anything but will add 2,600 solar panels to the Decatur Civic Center parking lot. A solar energy company in Peoria is paying for the private project. […]
Decatur water main project making progress
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The South Shores water main project in Decatur is making progress. The nearly $4 million project replaces existing water mains in Decatur’s South Shore, particularly in areas where mains were breaking or saw increased maintenance. The city is finishing up final steps for Medial Drive. They are also breaking ground and […]
Mac n’ Cheese Fest coming to Decatur this summer
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — This July, the Decatur Area Arts Council will be putting the “mac” in “Macon” County. The Mac n’ Cheese Fest is hitting the Fairview Park Pavilion on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include live music, games, handmade arts and crafts vendors, beer and — of […]
Five Cities Baroque Festival is back for second season in central Illinois
DECATUR- Singers and musicians from across central Illinois are collaborating to celebrate Baroque music this June at the Five Cities Baroque Festival. Performances will be held throughout Champaign and Decatur starting this Sunday, June 16th through Saturday, June 22nd. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with the festival’s founding director, Nate Widelitz, about bringing 17th and 18th century western classical music to the area.
$5M solar project temporarily closing Decatur Civic Center parking lot
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A $5 million solar canopy project will block off the Decatur Civic Center parking lot until the end of July. The project involves installing solar-powered parking canopies to cover two-thirds of the lot. City officials say they will look similar to the image below: Decatur officials expect the new panels to […]
Central Illinois prepares to honor Juneteenth days before the official observance
Although Juneteenth falls on Wednesday of next week, many central Illinois communities will celebrate the historical moment this weekend. Friday at 11:00 a.m., the City of Urbana will host a ceremony and raise the red, white, and blue Juneteenth flag at city hall. Saturday from noon to 3:00 p.m., the...
Shelby County EMA Talks preparedness
Emergency Management Agencies across the nation prepare for mass incidents such as natural disasters, hazards, and acts of terrorism. Locally, the EMA would be called in to handle and coordinate efforts after a severe storm or tornado. Scott McKee, Director of the Shelby County EMA and a Greater Shelbyville Area...
Summer Reading Offerings at Shelbyville Public Library
The Shelbyville Public Library is trying to prevent the summer slide during these warm months and keep kids on the right path of literacy and comprehension. Monica Cameron, Director of the Shelbyville Public Library speaks on the wide range of books and activities for the kids that can expand their knowledge while strengthening their reading skills.
Piatt County Fair gets underway
PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The Piatt County Fair gets underway Thursday. The fair runs from Thursday through Sunday, June 16. The beer barn and food vendors open Thursday at 5 p.m. Non-livestock exhibits also come in at 5. DJ Rockin' Randy will perform in the beer barn at 6 p.m.
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