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Fourth of July Celebrations throughout East Central Illinois
Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place:. The Village of Fisher will have fireworks on July 3rd at dusk by the fairgrounds. There will be food trucks from 5-8pm. Food vendors will be available.
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.
A-H Library Hosts International Library Associates for 2024
This group of people from 11 different countries visited the A-H Library on Saturday, June 22. Pictured, left to right, seated: Robert Edwards, Deb Lust, Dr. Elizabeth Malabanan, Philippines, Director of Libraries; Yunjin Choi, South Korea, Librarian. Row 2: Verna Schlabach, LaMar Schlabach, Clara Chu, Yoonju Gal, South Korea, Librarian; Liya Louis, Qatar, Library Systems, Data & Web Coordinator; Vafa Mammadova, Azerbaijan, Senior Librarian; Khadija Muhsin, Emirates, Library Section Manager; (name unavailable); Jessica Lewis Marshall, Jamaica, Deputy Librarian, Public Services, Outreach & Special Projects; Daniela Skokovic, Serbia, Library Advisor, Children’s Dept.; Peggy Nzomo, U of I. Back: Prince Dwomoh, Ghana, Principal Library Assistant; James Nyakundi, Kenya, Head Librarian; Chintan Pandya, India, Librarian; Muhammad Mirza, Pakistan, Principal Librarian. (Sorry for the omitted name)
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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