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Decatur teen gets probation for stabbing girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur teenager was sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend during an argument. Macon County court records show Lukas Manrriquez, 19, reached a plea deal with prosecutors that brought his court case to an end. Facing three felony counts, he pleaded guilty to one of […]

Decatur, IL · 1d

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Caleb Witty’s family speaks during Bobby Gipson’s murder sentencing

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - One of the two men arrested in connection with Decatur teen Caleb Witty’s 2011 murder have been sentenced. Bobby Gipson was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections Thursday. The case went cold until 2024, when Gipson and Michael Wallace were arrested.

Decatur, IL · 13h
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SUV/motorcycle crash in Decatur leaves one injured

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - On November 4 around 7:15 p.m., Decatur Police (DPD) were called to the scene of an accident involving an SUV and a motorcycle. The accident happened at the 2000 Block of N. Oakland Avenue around W. Harrison Avenue. The SUV was driven by a 22-year-old woman...

Decatur, IL · 1d
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Decatur man accused of emailing bomb threat to mental health center

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man is facing a felony charge that alleges he emailed a bomb threat to a mental health center earlier this year. Antonio Lugo-Santiago, 41, is charged with a single count of disorderly conduct for falsely reporting a bomb, a Class 3 felony. The charging document filed in the case […]

Decatur, IL · 1d

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10 Illinois Cities Where You're Most Likely to Get Beat Up

See the 10 places in Illinois where assault is most common based on the most recent FBI data.

Illinois · 2d

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Driver charged in deadly Decatur hit-and-run pleads not guilty

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The driver charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Decatur has entered a plea of not guilty. As the Decatur Police Department Fatal Accident Investigation Team investigated the hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist dead on October 20, it led them to arrest Shyveonta D. Davis, 27, of Decatur.

Decatur, IL · 1d

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Decatur Welcomes Two New Firefighters

The Decatur Fire Department is welcoming two new members following their graduation from the Firefighter Academy. Congratulations to Jackson Pruitt and Elena Isaacson! Both successfully graduated from the Firefighter Academy after seven weeks of rigorous training and hard work. The academy prepares recruits for the demands of a career in...

Decatur, IL · 2d

WCIA

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Pana woman accused of posting threatening message toward school administrator

PANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A woman from Pana was arrested on Tuesday after police said she threatened a Pana school administrator over social media. Officials with the Pana Police Department said that at 4:18 p.m. on Tuesday, they were made aware of a “concerning” anonymous Facebook post by officials from the Pana Community Unit School […]

Pana, IL · 1d

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8 Unassuming Illinois Burger Joints Still Grilling Smashburgers Like It’s 1960

One of the most talked-about burgers in Illinois comes off a grill that shuts down at 12:30 in the afternoon. Sharp. Miss it, and you’re waiting until tomorrow. That stubborn little rule tells you a lot about the spots on this list. A few have been pressing patties onto hot flat-tops since the Truman years.

Illinois · 1d

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Community members coming together to help unhoused community in Decatur

DECATUR, ILL. (WICS/WRSP)- The city of Decatur is still working to fill the gap left behind when the Oasis Day and Resource Center suddenly closed. Now the community is coming together to help the unhoused get the resources they need. Community members came together at Central Park in Decatur to...

Decatur, IL · 1d

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City of Decatur Warns Residents of Potentially Fraudulent Emails

November 3, 2026 – The City of Decatur is warning residents and businesses about potentially fraudulent emails claiming to come from city employees. In a public notice, the city says it has received copies of emails impersonating City of Decatur employees. Officials remind the public that all legitimate city email addresses will end in @decaturil.gov.

Decatur, IL · 2d

95.3 The Bear

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Taylorville Family Medicine Is Officially Closed

Many former patients are now in search of a new family medical practice.

Taylorville, IL · 2d

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Taylorville Prepares For Downtown Revitalization Project

The city of Taylorville is waiting for work to begin on the Downtown Revitalization Project. Speaking on the WTIM Morning Show, Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry noted it would be a year-long project, and a meeting between business owners on the square and his advisory committee has been scheduled. Mayor Barry...

Taylorville, IL · 1d

100.9 The Eagle

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Someone in Illinois Won $7.4 Million and Nobody Knows Who

The Illinois Lottery looking for the mystery winner of more than $7.4 million dollars who identity remains unknown.

Illinois · 1d

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Campus improv group carries on legacy of closed Decatur theater

Hello Dali put on a shadow cast performance of the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday. In the performance, members of Hello Dali acted out scenes of the movie as it played on a screen behind them. Cast members used the space of Buzzard Auditorium,...

Decatur, IL · 2d

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DMH Auxiliary Holiday Market Set for Friday

November 5, 2026 – The Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Holiday Market this Friday, November 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. inside Decatur Memorial Hospital. The event will feature shopping and holiday activities at the DMH Gift Shop, Barnes Lobby and Coffee Connection. Shoppers can take...

Decatur, IL · 17h

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Illinois live results: 2026 governor’s election

Illinois voters on Tuesday will choose who will serve as their governor for the next four years in what will be a rematch of the 2022 contest. Two-term incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is seeking a third term leading the reliably blue Land of Lincoln. With his current lieutenant governor running for the Senate, his…

Illinois · 2d

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Shelbyville Ace Hardware’s New Location to Hold Grand Opening

The new Ace Hardware in Shelbyville is now open and is inviting the community to join them to celebrate the move. A grand opening is set for November 13-15. The new location, at 2435 West Main Street, opened only last Monday. The store moved from the Johnstowne Mall further east on Main Street. Speaking on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show, store owner Kelly Marrs says vendors for related equipment will be on hand.

Shelbyville, IL · 2d

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Mistake Costs 2 Shoplifters Freedom After Returning To Store

Two thieves hit the same Illinois boutique twice in two days. Their second visit didn't go as planned.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Decatur Choral Society’s Opus 24 Celebrates 35 Years With Fall Concert November 22

November 5, 2026 -Decatur Choral Society’s Opus 24 will celebrate its 35th anniversary season with a fall concert Sunday, November 22nd, in Decatur. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church, located at 650 West William Street. The performance will feature area singers and highlight stories, memories and favorite music from the choir’s 35-year history.

Decatur, IL · 18h