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Incumbent Jim Root wins Macon County Sheriff's race
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Incumbent Jim Root wins Macon County Sheriff's race

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated 12 hrs ago

After counting thousands of ballots, the Macon County Clerk announced Wednesday that incumbent Sheriff Jim Root has won the race.

Marsha Webb announces run for Macon County Clerk
Local News

Marsha Webb announces run for Macon County Clerk

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jun 27, 2025

(WAND) — Marsha Webb announced she will run for the Macon County Clerk. 

Bryan E. Smith announces run for Macon County Clerk
Illinois Politics

Bryan E. Smith announces run for Macon County Clerk

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 10, 2025

MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Lifelong resident and local government professional Bryan E. Smith announced his candidacy for Macon County Clerk …

Larger voter turnout expected compared to previous Decatur election
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Larger voter turnout expected compared to previous Decatur election

  • Tristan Hardy
  • Updated Apr 6, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - From Decatur's City council to its school board, one's voice can't be heard unless they vote.

Harbor Freight Tools taking job applications before opening its doors officially
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Harbor Freight Tools taking job applications before opening its doors officially

  • Updated Feb 3, 2021

(WAND)- Decatur's newest edition, Harbor Freight Tools store, is set to open its doors on schedule. 

Recount hearing over 2018 Macon County Sheriff's race continues Wednesday
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Recount hearing over 2018 Macon County Sheriff's race continues Wednesday

  • Updated Jan 20, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The legal battle continues Wednesday for the recount in the Macon County Courthouse over the 2018 Macon County Sheriff's race.

CLERK: Macon County Sheriff recount should be complete next week
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CLERK: Macon County Sheriff recount should be complete next week

  • Updated Jul 15, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Macon County Clerk tells WAND News the recount for the November 2018 election of the Macon County Sheriff should be…

Full hand recount for Macon County sheriff could take weeks
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Full hand recount for Macon County sheriff could take weeks

  • Tristan Hardy
  • Updated Jul 6, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The official recount for Macon County sheriff is happening on Tuesday, July 7.

State looking into error leading to hundreds of non-citizen registered voters
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State looking into error leading to hundreds of non-citizen registered voters

  • Tristan Hardy
  • Updated Jan 22, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Secretary of State's Office is under scrutiny after more than 500 non-US citizens were registered to v…

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