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Anthony Rizzo to retire with Chicago Cubs, take on new role with team
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Anthony Rizzo to retire with Chicago Cubs, take on new role with team

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 10, 2025

Anthony Rizzo will announce his retirement Saturday as the Cubs face off against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Decatur Deputy Chief of Police announces retirement
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Decatur Deputy Chief of Police announces retirement

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Deputy Chief Brian Cleary will retire this month after 30 years of service with the Decatur Police Department. He joine…

New DPD police chief officially starts Saturday
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New DPD police chief officially starts Saturday

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel had his last assignment on Friday, presenting a chief badge to new Chief Brad Allen.

DPD Chief Shane Brandel attends final city council meeting
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DPD Chief Shane Brandel attends final city council meeting

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — With plans to retire Friday, Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel attended his final city council meeting Monday night. 

Mahomet police chief to retire this fall
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Mahomet police chief to retire this fall

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

MAHOMET, Ill. (WAND) — Mahomet Police Chief Michael Metzler announced his plans to retire in September.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announces he will not seek reelection
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announces he will not seek reelection

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Longtime Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announced he will not seek a sixth term.

New DPD Chief strives for violence reduction, community connections
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New DPD Chief strives for violence reduction, community connections

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Brad Allen has done a little bit of everything in his time at the Decatur Police Department. In his 27 years, he's serv…

City of Decatur announces new police chief
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City of Decatur announces new police chief

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The city of Decatur announced the next police chief Monday night.

Springfield Fire Chief announces retirement
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Springfield Fire Chief announces retirement

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield Fire Chief Edward Canny announced he will retire next month. 

Woman retires from City of Decatur Police Department after 38 years
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Woman retires from City of Decatur Police Department after 38 years

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A woman is retiring after spending almost four decades with the City of Decatur Police Department. 

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