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Sean Streaty celebrates 30 years at WAND
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — This week, evening anchor Sean Streaty celebrates 30 years at WAND TV. Sean, a native of Decatur, graduated from St. Teresa High School and received his degree in Radio and Television from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. He joined WAND as a reporter on July...
Chad Mitchell Photography marks 12 years of free senior portraits for low-income families
FORSYTH, Ill. (WICS) — Chad Mitchell Photography, LLC, in Forsyth, Illinois, marks twelve years of providing free yearbook headshots for low-income families. Chad Mitchell Photography has been in business since 2003, but the studio has been offering professional high school contract photography to local high schools since the 2011-2012 school year.
Community Spotlight: Summer Shakedown Music Fest 2
ARGENTA, Ill. (WCIA) — WCIA’s Mitch Rife sits down with Keith Gibson to talk about the Summer Shakedown Music Fest 2. Summer Shakedown Music Fest will take place at Bargenta in Argenta IL. Tickets and more information can be found on the event’s Eventbrite page.
Sunshine Supplies for Teachers hosts 5K & Donut Dash to support local educators
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — On July 28, Sunshine Supplies for Teachers is hosting a 5K & Donut Dash Fun Run at Forsyth Park to support local educators. This event is in partnership with along with Jeff Boyer, Big Hungry’s Daylight Donuts and Country Financial. Sunshine Supplies for Teachers,...
Lights, camera, learning! Students produce short film at Millikin camp
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Millikin University is bringing local high school students together to find a love and appreciation for the arts. The university is providing an immersive experience for students to learn more about the film industry with one-on-one interaction with instructors. The new program allowed students to put together a short film from start to finish.
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