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3 dead, 1 badly injured in Coles County crash
COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Three people were killed, and another person was seriously injured in a crash Sunday night near Charleston. Illinois State Police were called to Illinois 130 just south of County Road 480 N., south of Charleston, at 5 p.m. Troopers said a Dodge Charger was going...
Popular Tuscola candy shop reconstruction to close street downtown
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s a place many people across Central Illinois know and love. Flesor’s Candy Kitchen is known for its sweet treats, and the family is hoping a major construction project can keep it that way for years to come. Flesor’s is looking much different on the inside already. Crews are working on […]
Douglas County town celebrates their youngest neighbors
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Sunday was Children’s Day, and Arcola is highlighting the little people that make their town so great. Sunday afternoon’s annual event allowed kids to enjoy a day at the park with food, a splashpad and fun houses. People from all across the area spent part of the day at Moore Park. […]
Popular restaurants coming to Mattoon Sports Complex
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) – The Mattoon Sports Complex is bringing in some new businesses. Three restaurants are joining the development: Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Panda Express. Businesses like these and others are planning on opening before November. Alexander Benishek, Mattoon’s development and planning director, said this sports complex will bring the community together and bring visitors […]
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...
Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride Held on Saturday
The City of Shelbyville held their annual Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride on Saturday, June 8th, brought to the public by the Friends of Lake Shelbyville and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Ashley Florey, Lead Natural Resource Specialist with the Corps broke down some of the new features at this year's ride.
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...
Summertime Mental Health With Shelby County Community Services
Mental health tends to make a positive trend upward as summer sets in but one professional wants community members to maintain and strengthen their mental well-being while the weather is cooperating. Ed Lacheta, Clinical Director of Mental Health Serves in Shelbyville says an increase in sun intake and some vacation can bode well for your mental health, but there are ways to carry those happy feelings with you without depletion.
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