Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87 Apr 23, 2026 Apr 23, 2026 Updated Apr 23, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Wandstories As featured on Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87 Longtime public official and former Decatur mayor Erik Brechnitz has died at the age of 87. Trending on WAND ISP identifies Plainfield man whose remains were found in Lake Mattoon Updated 16 hrs ago 16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say Updated 12 hrs ago Danville man arrested on sexual abuse charges Updated 20 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forecast Radar Weather Thursday Morning Forecast Poll Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesISP identifies Plainfield man whose remains were found in Lake Mattoon16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities saySnap sued over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on SnapchatPritzker signs grocery store coupon fairness plan into lawChief: House intentionally set on fire in ParisDanville man arrested on sexual abuse chargesIL House Speaker: Rep. Harry Benton should resign or be expelled following ethics investigationOver 13,000 air conditioners recalled over burn and fire risksGeorgetown man found guilty in 2023 burglaryPritzker tours tornado damage in Effingham County Videos
Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87 Longtime public official and former Decatur mayor Erik Brechnitz has died at the age of 87.
