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Bridge replacement project on U.S. 40 over Embarras River begins March 16
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Bridge replacement project on U.S. 40 over Embarras River begins March 16

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 2, 2026

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of U.S. 40 starting March 16 between Cumberland Rd. and South Jefferson St. in Cumberland County for a bridge replacement project over the Embarras River. 

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IDOT set to remove unused CWLP bridge over Interstate 55

IDOT set to remove unused CWLP bridge over Interstate 55

  • Updated Feb 16, 2026
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SUV plunges into Lake Decatur, DPD officers help driver to shore

SUV plunges into Lake Decatur, DPD officers help driver to shore

  • Updated Nov 12, 2025

Two Decatur police officers helped a man get out of Lake Decatur after his vehicle plunged into the water near South Shores on Wednesday morning.

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Final funding secured for $34 million Reas Bridge project

Final funding secured for $34 million Reas Bridge project

  • Updated Oct 23, 2025

Macon County has landed nearly $3 million in federal funding to meet the nearly $34 million price tag to replace Reas Bridge in Decatur.

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World's tallest bridge set to open in China
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World's tallest bridge set to open in China

  • Updated Sep 26, 2025
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Central Illinois heating up: Managing oppressive temperatures while working outdoors

Central Illinois heating up: Managing oppressive temperatures while working outdoors

  • Updated Jul 23, 2025

As temperatures continue rising as summer marches on, laborers who work outdoors have to manage the sometimes oppressive temperatures.

Sonya Massey bridge mural artists chosen
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Sonya Massey bridge mural artists chosen

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 7, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The artists who will paint the Sonya Massey bridge mural have been chosen.

Lincoln Prairie Trail shares project updates as bridge nears completion
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Lincoln Prairie Trail shares project updates as bridge nears completion

  • Caroline Reese
  • Updated Apr 16, 2025

OWANECO, Ill. (WAND) —  Construction is underway on the Flat Branch Trail Bridge Project, and it won't be long before the bridge will be open.

Police: Springfield man dies after jumping from bridge following domestic violence call
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Police: Springfield man dies after jumping from bridge following domestic violence call

  • Updated Mar 17, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A 61-year-old man died Monday after jumping into the Sangamon River from a bridge.

Bridge officially named in memory of Sara Kramer
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Bridge officially named in memory of Sara Kramer

  • Updated Nov 12, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A bridge along Wyckles Road in Decatur is officially named Sara Kramer Memorial Bridge. 

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