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Taylorville celebrates Independence day with annual parade
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Taylorville celebrates Independence day with annual parade

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Jul 5, 2025

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Taylorville kicked off their Independence weekend with a parade and community picnic.

Behind the scenes: Set up of Lake Decatur fireworks show
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Behind the scenes: Set up of Lake Decatur fireworks show

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A lot goes into putting on a fireworks display, maybe more than you think.

Decatur Park District offering July 4th deals across town
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Decatur Park District offering July 4th deals across town

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — While many businesses are closed on July 4, the Decatur Park District has plenty of offers throughout Decatur for famil…

PHOTOS: 4th of July Celebrations across central Illinois
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PHOTOS: 4th of July Celebrations across central Illinois

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 4, 2025

(WAND) - Happy 4th of July! WAND viewers have sent in photos of their Independence Day Celebrations! 

Science 101: How Heat & Humidity Lead To Home Runs
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Science 101: How Heat & Humidity Lead To Home Runs

  • Jim Kosek
  • Updated Jul 3, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - To find out how higher heat and humidity play an important role in sports, we first have to look at the ideal gas law. 

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Rare 21-star flag to debut at ALPLM on Thursday
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Rare 21-star flag to debut at ALPLM on Thursday

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 18, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - An ultra-rare 21-star American flag will go on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum ahead…

Family, food, and fireworks. Blue Ribbon Night brings Mt. Zion together again
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Family, food, and fireworks. Blue Ribbon Night brings Mt. Zion together again

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Jul 3, 2024

MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) — The Mt. Zion community celebrated their twelfth year hosting Blue Ribbon Night in Fletcher Park on Wednesday. The annu…

Decatur Park District provides fun activities on 4th of July
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Decatur Park District provides fun activities on 4th of July

  • Olivianna Calmes
  • Updated Jul 6, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- There were lots of ways people got to get outside in Decatur this July 4th. 

Firefighters urge caution as Fourth of July approaches
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Firefighters urge caution as Fourth of July approaches

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jun 24, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Local firefighters are warning people to be cautious with fireworks as we head into the Fourth of July.  

Harristown cancels Saturday Independence Day celebration due to weather
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Harristown cancels Saturday Independence Day celebration due to weather

  • Jun 25, 2021

HARRISTOWN, Ill. (WAND) - Harristown has canceled a 4th of July celebration planned for Saturday, June 26 due to weather. 

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