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Candlelight vigil planned for juveniles killed in Taylorville crash

Candlelight vigil planned for juveniles killed in Taylorville crash

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Taylorville, IL (WAND) – A candlelight vigil has been planned for next week to honor the three juveniles killed in a crash outside Taylorville Tuesday morning.

The vigil will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. It will be outside the Taylorville Firehouse at 202 N. Main St., Taylorville, IL.

Organizers said they worked with Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry to plan the vigil. It is open to the public, and candles will be provided.

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