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Decatur Police Department preparing for National Night Out Tuesday
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur police will bring dozens of officers to Dansby Park Tuesday night for National Night Out, an annual community event designed to build connections between law enforcement and residents. It runs 5-8 p.m. at Dansby Park, formerly Oak Grove…...
Decatur earns official recognition as Bird City in Illinois for conservation efforts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (316+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur has a new title to add to its resume, as the city is now officially recognized as a Bird City in Illinois. The Audubon Council of Illinois awarded Decatur the designation for its sound practices and public…...
Decatur residents can now pick up petitions for 2027 Mayor, City Council races
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (100+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur residents interested in running for mayor or one of three City Council seats in the 2027 municipal election can now pick up nominating petitions. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, registered voters, at least 18 years old and have lived within…...
Person arrested after possible home invasion in Decatur | Local News | wandtv.com
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (101+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A person was arrested after a possible home invasion in Decatur Thursday. According to the Decatur Police Department, officers responded to a home in the 300 block of South Delmar Avenue just after 11 a.m. for reports of a possible…...
ADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (129+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - ADM is set to invest $103 million in improvements to its Decatur facilities. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce announced the investment on Monday. According to the Office of the Governor, ADM's investment will create…...
Police searching for woman after SUV fire in Decatur
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (225+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Police are searching for a woman after an SUV caught fire in Decatur Friday night. According to the Decatur Police Department, officers responded to the 3100 block of North Woodford Street just after 7 p.m. near a strip of businesses,…...
Ready for the roar: Boat races return to Lake Decatur
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (633+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The roar of powerful engines and the spray of water across Lake Decatur will once again fill Nelson Park this weekend as Hardy's Race for the Lake returns for its third consecutive year, bringing some of the fastest…...
Decatur organization distributes gun lock boxes to promote gun violence prevention
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Community leaders in Decatur started a new gun safety initiative, with hopes that it can help prevent tragedy before it happens. Old King's Orchard Community Center partnered with the City of Decatur for a gun safety lock box…...
21-year-old arrested in deadly Decatur shooting denied pretrial release
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) Jarvis Smith Jr. mugshot DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A 21-year-old man arrested for the shooting death of a Decatur man earlier this month was denied pretrial release. Decatur police said officers responded to reports of a shooting just after 10 a.m. Friday near the…...
Decatur Public Schools seeks new after-school vendor after budget cuts
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) The Paxton Community Nursery School will close at the end of… The new Owen Marsh Elementary building in Springfield welcom… DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools is seeking a new after-school vendor after ending its before and after-school programs due…...