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Decatur man sentenced after threatening teen with illegally-owned gun
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man has been sentenced to prison after prosecutors said he pressed a gun to the temple of a 15-year-old during an argument they were having. Christopher Johnson, 33, took a plea deal last Friday and was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. He was facing two charges — aggravated […]
Neoga resident saved from overnight fire; two homes ‘total losses’
NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) — An overnight fire in Neoga on Thursday destroyed four different structures, according to the Neoga Fire Department. Neoga Fire and Ambulance responded to reports of a garage fire at 2 a.m. on Thursday. According to the Neoga Fire Department, the houses were near Lake Mattoon. When first responders arrived, the two […]
Effingham considers ban on camping in public places
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Camping in public spaces could soon be illegal in Effingham. It comes following a Supreme Court decision allowing the city to consider the motion. Officials said it was discussed at the last city council meeting. The law would not ban camping on private land or campgrounds, but would on publicly-owned city land. […]
Effingham receives increased medical care
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Medical care in Effingham just got a boost through exciting new building plans. The Effingham Plan Commission approved designs for a new Sarah Bush Lincoln medical facility on Tuesday night. Construction is set to begin next year. Officials said it’s a testament to the long-term health of Effingham. “I think it’s […]
Mattoon artist spreading smiles with unique chalk designs
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — If you’ve been around Mattoon in the past four months, you may have noticed more and more chalk designs popping up on sidewalks across town. Lori Hall, the artist behind each piece of art, has never taken an art class. But, she’s not letting that stop her from letting her creative […]
Effingham’s Dunston, offensive line leading to huge rushing stats
EFFINGHAM (WCIA) – Effingham football lost a close overtime battle against Taylorville in week six. Now, gearing up for the WCIA Friday Football Fever Spotlight Game of the Week against Mahomet-Seymour, both teams sit at 4-2 on the season. The Hearts have gotten a big boost from Rylan Pals in his return to the lineup. […]
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