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How to stay safe in the pool amidst heat wave

How to stay safe in the pool amidst heat wave

  • Updated Jul 21, 2025

For many during this heat wave, relief will come by taking a dip in the pool, prompting doctors to remind everyone to take proper precautions …

5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of 9 children
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5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of 9 children

  • By Patrick Smith and Jay Blackman
  • Updated Jul 21, 2025

(WAND) - About 5 million swimming pools have been recalled after they were linked to nine deaths of children over the past two decades. 

2:03
Around the 217: Spring planning for summer splashing
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Around the 217: Spring planning for summer splashing

  • Sean Streaty
  • Updated Apr 21, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — It’s time to think about spring and getting your yard ready for enjoyment and relaxation. Whether you’re focusing on yo…

Swimming pool closeup

Swimming pool closeup

  • via Storyblocks
  • Updated Mar 26, 2025
1:39
Manners Park celebrates 60 years
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Manners Park celebrates 60 years

  • Daja Clayton
  • Updated Jul 25, 2022

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Manners Park in Taylorville celebrated 60 years.

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Teen who rescued cousin from pool receives honor
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Teen who rescued cousin from pool receives honor

  • Updated Oct 8, 2021

CHATHAM, Ill. (WAND) - A teen who helped save her cousin's life when he went underwater in a Chatham pool was honored by the community. 

1:52
Backyard pools, water equipment selling fast during pandemic
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Backyard pools, water equipment selling fast during pandemic

  • Chris Carter
  • Updated Jun 17, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – With the summer heat coming and a limited number of ways to keep cool because of COVID-19 closures, people across centr…

Police: Driver had kids ride in pool on roof of car
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Police: Driver had kids ride in pool on roof of car

  • Jul 9, 2019

DIXON, Ill. (WAND) – A woman accused of having her kids ride in an empty pool on top of her SUV faces charges.

Park District continues work to open Fairview Park Pool
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Park District continues work to open Fairview Park Pool

  • Updated Jun 1, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur Park District is working nonstop to get Fairview Park Pool open for the summer.

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Survey: Swimming pools used as bathtubs by half of U.S. adults

  • Updated Jan 3, 2024

(WAND) – More than half of Americans use swimming pools to bathe, according to a survey.

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