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Decatur native, water ski legend makes splash with Hall of Fame induction
Sports

Decatur native, water ski legend makes splash with Hall of Fame induction

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 19, 2025

Freddy Krueger, originally from Decatur, was named a 2026 inductee to the United States Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame.

Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74
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Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74

  • By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press
  • Updated Jun 28, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the P…

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Mike 'Tuna' McElroy inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame
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Mike 'Tuna' McElroy inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Jun 20, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Friday afternoon, former Decatur Mayor Mike 'Tuna' McElroy was inducted into the Decatur Hall of Fame.

Former Decatur mayor to be inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame Friday
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Former Decatur mayor to be inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame Friday

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jun 18, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Former Mayor of Decatur Mike "Tuna" McElroy will be honored with an induction to the City of Decatur Hall of Fame on Fr…

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Decatur Hall of Fame welcomes two inductees
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Decatur Hall of Fame welcomes two inductees

  • Nov 23, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur Hall of Fame welcomed two new community members Tuesday. 

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Hall of Fame jockey with local roots dies at 86
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Hall of Fame jockey with local roots dies at 86

  • Updated Jul 13, 2021

WARRENSBURG, Ill. (WAND) - A Hall of Fame jockey from central Illinois has died at age 86. 

Illini and NFL legend passes away
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Illini and NFL legend passes away

  • Apr 6, 2020

ILLINOIS (WAND) - Bobby Mitchell, a man with decorated careers at the University of Illinois and in the NFL, has died. 

Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame seeks 2019 nominations
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Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame seeks 2019 nominations

  • May 26, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - People who have records of extraordinary service to improving conservation efforts and outdoor recreation in Illinois…

12 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced
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12 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced

  • Sep 13, 2018
12 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced
News

12 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced

  • Sep 13, 2018

(WAND) – Twelve finalists for the 2018 entry in the National Toy Hall of Fame have been announced.   

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