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Chicago police sergeant dies of apparent suicide at station
By Maria Chen
Firefighters respond to house fire near Decatur intersection
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Firefighters worked to put out a house fire in Decatur Wednesday evening. The fire happened near the intersection of East Wood and South Illinois Streets. The Decatur Fire Department told WAND News it is unsure if anyone was inside or how the fire started. This is a developing story.
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