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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - HSHS St. Mary's Decatur leadership announced it will dissolve Decatur Ambulance Service. In a statement sent to WAND News on Monday, HSHS said:. "After detailed research and discernment, HSHS St. Mary’s Decatur leadership has decided to dissolve the pre-hospital service line of Decatur Ambulance Service (DAS) in the coming months. We are working in collaboration with city officials to secure another vendor to service the community before the closure of September 1, 2022. Our objective is for the public to not see any disruption in service when the need for emergent care arises.

JoAnn Huber, 87, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022 in Shelbyville Manor. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL with Father Pawel Augustyniak as Celebrant. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Roberta Mildred “Bobbi” Workman, 85, of Effingham, IL, passed away at 8:57 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, Mattoon, IL. Private family graveside services will be held at Stewardson Cemetery, Stewardson, IL at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church in Effingham or donor’s choice, and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

The January 6 Committee Hearings are on pause until early July, but that’s not stopping one member of congress from commenting on the goings-on in Washington, D.C. Taylorville Republican Rodney Davis says he was originally supposed to be a member of a bipartisan panel examining the information, but that never happened.

Karlie Schnepp fired a tournament-low 3-over-par 75 at Lincoln Greens Golf Course on Sunday to win the 2022 Women's City Tournament. The sophomore-to-be at Quincy University finished with a two-day total of 156. She had a 9-over 81 in Saturday's opening round at Bunn Golf Course. It is the third...

DECATUR — Decatur school district leaders are in talks with the Decatur Park District about potentially building a new facility in Lincoln Park on the city's west side, the school district confirmed Monday evening. In a statement, the district said it is exploring replacing the district's oldest buildings, Dennis...

DECATUR — Efforts are underway to find another emergency medical transport provider after Hospital Sisters Health System confirmed Monday that it would close Decatur Ambulance Service as of Sept. 1. Founded in 1959 and purchased by HSHS St. Mary's in 2018, Decatur Ambulance Service has long been the sole...

June 27, 2022 -Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co for her weekly City of Decatur update. She also discussed why it’s important for Decatur of have a good relationship with elected officials in the IL House and Senate. Listen to the podcast now.

CLINTON — There is a boil order for the area bound by Elm Street to the east, Walnut to the west, White Street to the north, and Van Buren to the South. If you have any questions, call the Water Department at (217) 935-3432.

MENDON — The family of fallen Champaign police officer and Decatur native Chris Oberheim was recognized by former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday night in Adams County. "Although there is nothing we can do to fill the void that’s in your hearts, please know you have the...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Macon County Health Department and the Macon Mosquito Abatement District have partnered to address a public safety concern. The issue, in particular, is how unused and discarded tires can be a prime breeding ground for mosquitos, who may carry infections and illnesses, due to how tires are able to hold […]

HIGH POINT — Were it not for the persistence of another High Point neurologist, Dr. Keith Miller might still be practicing in Buffalo. Instead, Miller migrated south to ply his trade, and Buffalo’s loss was High Point’s gain. Today, nearly 35 years later, Miller stands on the brink of retirement — his last day will be Friday — as he hangs up his stethoscope after a long, distinguished career as a neurologist in High Point and Thomasville.

DECATUR — Polling judges may want to be contributors to democracy by working 17-hour shifts on election day. However, it's the spread of various foods that keep many of them coming back. Several polling places have tables full of potluck contributions. From chili and soups to fruit trays and...

June 27, 2022 – Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to preview Wednesday’s “Thee Morris Code” and upcoming events with the Decatur Civic Leadership Institute. Listen to the podcast now!

ST. CHARLES — Pictured above are the Taylorville Lindenwood Lions bowling camp Attendees. First row from left to right: Macie Johnson, Kylie Callaway, Emma Eyer, Kierstyn Diehl, Abigail Parry. Second row from left to right: Cameron Alberts, AJ Evrley, Ian McGrath, Jack McGrath, Sam Puffenberger, Lions Head Coach Phil Vida.

DECATUR — More than 40years after he first helped the city acquire funding for the Decatur Civic Center, former State Rep. John Dunn will be honored with a plaque in that very building. Dunn was presented with the plaque honoring his civil service at a ceremony Monday at the...

PANA, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A teen is facing charges after a burglary at a Pana gas station. Pana Police officers and Christian County deputies were called shortly after midnight on Wednesday to the Shell Station on East First Street after a burglary alarm went off. Officers found the front...

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Decatur Public Schools and the Decatur Park District on Monday released a statement concerning the possibility of building a new school using federal pandemic relief funds. Read their full statement:. On April 9, 2022, District #61 was granted a waiver by the Illinois General Assembly...

June 27, 2022 – Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton spoke regarding the Decatur Ambulance Service (DAS) dissolving. The ambulance working group is meeting again Tuesday and will release more information tomorrow. “The City of Decatur learned from HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital more than a week ago that DAS would...

June 27, 2022 – On April 9, 2022, District #61 was granted a waiver by the Illinois General Assembly giving DPS the authority to build a new school using federal pandemic relief funds. DPS is in discussions about building a new facility to replace District #61’s oldest school buildings, Dennis Lab School’s dual campus facilities.