FOOD & DRINK
Decatur McDonald’s gives 50th birthday surprise to longtime employee
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — In Decatur, a longtime McDonald’s employee was surprised for her 50th birthday and Mother’s Day. Tiffany Jarrett has been working at the West Eldorado Street location for the last 30 years. Through that time, she’s raised four kids and made countless friends and connections within the community. Every day of her […]
Millions of cicadas will soon emerge, what should I do with my pet?
DECATUR, ILL. (WAND) - In just weeks we can expect to see millions of cicadas. A 13-year-brood, known as Brood XIII, and a 17-year-brood, known as Brood XIX, will both emerge from the soil. The last time an emergence like this happened, was over 200 years ago. Soon, they will...
Local floral shop in Decatur prepares for Mother's Day
DECATUR, ILL. (WAND) - Mother's Day is right around the corner and time is ticking to get a gift. Secret Garden in Decatur has been prepping and delivering gifts all week long. This is the second busiest time of year for business. The floral shop offers a wide selection of...
Take an inside look at renovations at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater is preparing for its fifth season to kick off in just a few weeks. Last year, 90,000 people visited the venue for concerts, and the venue is preparing to see even more people this year. "We've definitely put ourselves on the...
Cicada emergence has begun
The cicada emergence has begun, and the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey coordinator says she isn’t expecting damage to row crops. But Kelly Estes says there could be some impacts to other plants. “We think of it more as a potential for ornamental trees, potentially feeding on that,” she says....
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