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Good Samaritan Inn reaches fundraising goal, avoiding potential closure

Good Samaritan Inn reaches fundraising goal, avoiding potential closure

  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

A Decatur nonprofit that once faced the possibility of closing its doors has now reached a major milestone, thanks to an outpouring of communi…

25th annual Decatur Polar Plunge makes big splash, raises $89k
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25th annual Decatur Polar Plunge makes big splash, raises $89k

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Mar 7, 2026

Nearly 400 participants braved the cold for Decatur's 25th Polar Plunge Saturday.

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Good Samaritan Inn over halfway to its fundraising goal

Good Samaritan Inn over halfway to its fundraising goal

  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

Just a couple months after facing threats of potentially shutting down, the Good Samaritan Inn in Decatur is more than halfway to its goal of …

Good Samaritan Inn over halfway to its fundraising goal
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Good Samaritan Inn over halfway to its fundraising goal

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

Just a couple months after facing threats of potentially shutting down, the Good Samaritan Inn in Decatur is more than halfway to its goal of $410,000.

Winter weather leads to Red Kettle campaign struggles
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Winter weather leads to Red Kettle campaign struggles

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 13, 2025

The Salvation Army of central Illinois is asking for community support after recent winter weather has affected their Red Kettle campaign fundraising.

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Local first responders give back while fighting for bragging rights during Guns N Hoses

Local first responders give back while fighting for bragging rights during Guns N Hoses

  • Updated Dec 12, 2025
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Nonprofit helps grieving mothers prepare for fundraising gala

Nonprofit helps grieving mothers prepare for fundraising gala

  • Updated Sep 22, 2025

Yvonne "Bonnie" Miller transformed the grief of losing her son Christopher into a nonprofit where she helps other grieving mothers.

Maroa Forsyth Middle Student Initiatives
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Maroa Forsyth Middle Student Initiatives

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Jan 27, 2025

MAROA, Ill. (WAND) — Students at Maroa Forsyth Middle School are helping out their community through project-based learning.

Cyclists travel across Illinois
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Cyclists travel across Illinois

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jul 15, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A team of nearly one-hundred cyclists are traveling from Alton to Bridgeview this weekend. 

Family buys naming rights for Dieterich community center
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Family buys naming rights for Dieterich community center

  • Updated May 9, 2022

DIETERICH, Ill. (WAND) - The Wright family of Dieterich has purchased naming rights for a new community center that will be built in the village. 

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