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Behind the memes: Taylorville PD's social media strategy focuses on transparency
Community
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Behind the memes: Taylorville PD's social media strategy focuses on transparency

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Feb 9, 2026

It’s not unusual for the Taylorville Police Department’s Facebook posts to get laughs or thousands of reactions online, but behind the humor is a strategy focused on transparency, connection, and community engagement.

2 arrested after early morning standoff in Taylorville
Crime

2 arrested after early morning standoff in Taylorville

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

Two people were arrested following an early morning standoff in Taylorville Monday.

Part of Taylorville placed under boil order
Local News
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Part of Taylorville placed under boil order

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 31, 2026

Part of Taylorville was placed under a boil order Saturday after a water main break.

Taylorville Police Department seeing increase in cryptocurrency scams
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Taylorville Police Department seeing increase in cryptocurrency scams

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jan 9, 2026

The Taylorville Police Department is seeing an increase in scams related to cryptocurrency.

Taylorville man arrested after weekend home invasion
Crime

Taylorville man arrested after weekend home invasion

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 17, 2025

A Taylorville man has been arrested following a home invasion over the weekend. 

14-year-old in custody after threat made to Taylorville High School
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14-year-old in custody after threat made to Taylorville High School

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 17, 2025

The Taylorville Police Department said that a 14-year-old student is in custody after a threat of violence was made to Taylorville High School Wednesday.

Illinois residents being warned of DMV final notice scam
Local News

Illinois residents being warned of DMV final notice scam

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 22, 2025

(WAND) - Illinois residents are being warned of a text message going around claiming to be from the "Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles."

Taylorville police searching for missing girl with disabilities
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Taylorville police searching for missing girl with disabilities

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

UPDATE: Police located the missing girl safely.

Taylorville Safe Passage Program helps community overcome addiction
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Taylorville Safe Passage Program helps community overcome addiction

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jul 15, 2025

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Since 2019, the Safe Passage program at the Taylorville Police Department has helped the community overcome its bat…

Police warn holiday trash can make you a target for theft
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Police warn holiday trash can make you a target for theft

  • Chris Carter
  • Updated Dec 25, 2020

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) – Police are warning of trash bandits! With the Christmas presents now open, thieves are waiting to strike.

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