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Decatur couple finds new home after house burned down before Christmas
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Decatur couple finds new home after house burned down before Christmas

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Jan 29, 2026

After a kitchen fire destroyed their home in December, Calvin Carson and Tenika Carson Smith moved into their new home after an outpouring of community support.

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Decatur family moves into new home after losing house to fire

Decatur family moves into new home after losing house to fire

  • Updated Jan 29, 2026

After a kitchen fire destroyed their home in December, Calvin Carson and Tenika Carson Smith moved into their new home after an outpouring of …

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Christmas trees find new life as fish habitats in Lake Decatur

Christmas trees find new life as fish habitats in Lake Decatur

  • Updated Jan 6, 2026

With the holidays over, the City of Decatur has a unique way to find new life for your Christmas tree.

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A Christmas miracle: Puppy found in trash can finds a new home
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A Christmas miracle: Puppy found in trash can finds a new home

  • Updated Jan 2, 2026
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Christmas Card Lane winners announced for 2025
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Christmas Card Lane winners announced for 2025

  • Updated Jan 2, 2026
Man killed in Christmas Day shooting in Decatur identified
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Man killed in Christmas Day shooting in Decatur identified

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 29, 2025

A man shot and killed Christmas night in Decatur has been identified. 

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The day after. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

The day after. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

  • Updated Dec 26, 2025

It’s the day after Christmas. Santa had your list but did you get what you wanted?

The day after. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?
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The day after. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Dec 26, 2025

It’s the day after Christmas. Santa had your list but did you get what you wanted?

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Almost 20% of gifts are returned or exchanged after Christmas
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Almost 20% of gifts are returned or exchanged after Christmas

  • Updated Dec 26, 2025
Christmas baby born at OSF in Danville
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Christmas baby born at OSF in Danville

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 26, 2025

One central Illinois woman received the very best gift of all Christmas Day, a new member of her family. 

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