• Illini Hyperloop Team Unveils Hyperloop Pod

    Urbana- The Illini Hyperloop team showed off their finished hyperloop pod to a crowd on the University of Illinois campus.

  • IL bill creates task force to combat Human Trafficking

    ILLINOIS – Human trafficking victims will hopefully get more help as a new task force will look at how the State of Illinois can partner with agencies to assist them.

  • ISP make arrest in State Fair stabbing

    SPRINGFIELD – Authorities were on scene inside the Carnival at the Illinois State Fair Saturday night after a teenager girl was stabbed.

  • McLean County Animal Control Saved the Lives of Some Larger Animals, Now They Need Forever Homes

    MCLEAN COUNTY – Animal Shelters are always saving the lives of dogs and cats. but McLean County Animal Control in Bloomington recently saved the lives of a few larger animals, and now those animals are looking for their forever homes.

  • Climb For PTSD

    SPRINGFIELD- Among the many activities and attractions at the State Fair this year, Climb for PTSD was a stop that serves our country all while getting the kids a chance to exercise some of that fair food off.

  • Student reports being sexually assaulted in UI frat house

    CHAMPAIGN – With only a few days before the start of the fall semester, University of Illinois Police have received information that a female student was reportedly assaulted Friday morning.

  • Champaign County Boards Votes to Put Sales Tax on Ballot

    Urbana- The Champaign County Board has voted to put a sales tax proposal on the November ballot.  

  • Ameren Considered a Trusted Brand According to a New Study

    Collinsville-Ameren Illinois is the top energy company in the Midwest for establishing brand trust among its business customers, according to a Cogent Reports™.

  • Springfield Police Get First in Traffic Safety Challenge

    Springfield-Springfield Police earned first place in the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police’s 2015 Traffic Safety Challenge in the Municipal 251+ category.

  • Charleston police arrest 3 in connection with alleged drug activity

    CHARLESTON - The Charleston Police Department says three people were arrested in connection with alleged drug activity on August 19.

  • Doctor Joining Springfield Clinic Taylorville

    TAYLORVILLE----A family medicine doctor is coming to the Springfield Clinic Taylorville effective August 29.

  • Unclaimed Property Auction Will Move Indoors Because of Rain Possibilities at State Fair

    Springfield- Because of the possibility of rain, the live unclaimed property auction set for August 20th is being moved.

  • ISP investigating motorcycle crash on I-70

    CLARK COUNTY - Illinois State Police say troopers are investigating a single motorcycle crash that happened on Interstate 70 Friday morning.

  • Update: Cat Shift Brings New Mining Production To Decatur

    Decatur – Caterpillar is moving some of its mining manufacturing operations to its plant in Decatur.

  • Illinois Sheriffs' Association warning residents of phone scam

    ILLINOIS - The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is warning citizens to be aware of a phone scam making its way through the state.

  • Millikin University volunteers to participate in 2016 Day of Action

    DECATUR - Millikin University officials say more than 400 students, faculty, and staff will participate in Day of Action service projects on August 19 and August 20.

  • State Farm Center to host concert during Grand Re-Opening Celebration

    CHAMPAIGN - The State Farm Center in Champaign will kick off its Grand Re-Opening Celebration on October 27 with a concert featuring Dierks Bentley.

  • Caterpillar moving manufacture of mining components from North Carolina plant to Decatur

    PEORIA - Caterpillar officials say they plan on relocating the manufacture of several large mining truck components from its Winston-Salem, North Carolina facility to the Decatur, Illinois facility.

  • Local Boxer Prepares for Release of Country Music EP

    CLINTON - Clinton's Natu Visinia is about to catch a break break in his music career, all while training to return to the boxing ring.

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    PEORIA - Caterpillar says it will transfer some large mining truck products from Winston, Salem plant to Decatur. 

  • Job Fair Brings Hope to Veterans

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  • SCI-FI Event To be Held At Madden Arts Center in Decatur

    Decatur- Decatur Area Arts Council invites you to attend a SCI-FI & Fantasy Extravaganza.

  • Champaign Unit 4 School District Approves Referendum

    Champaign- Champaign Unit 4 School District board members approved to put a $183.4 million referendum question on the ballot in November.

  • Lisa Taylor Takes On New Challenge In Heyworth

    Heyworth – Decatur School Superintendent Lisa Taylor left her job early this summer and is now adjusting to a new position in Heyworth as principal.

  • Urbana man convicted of first-degree murder, other charges

    URBANA - In an update to a story WAND has been following for several months, an Urbana man has been convicted of first degree murder and other charges in connection with a October 2015 shooting death and drive-by shooting.

  • Sangamon County Corn Yield Estimates Come In

    SPRINGFIELD----The Annual Sangamon County Farm Bureau corn yield survey is revealing the second highest non-adjusted corn yield recorded by Farm Bureau since it began its yield survey in 2003.

  • Civil War Tech Coming To Lincoln Presidential Library

    SPRINGFIELD----Science and games are coming together in late August at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

  • Springfield police investigating Friday morning shooting

    SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on the city's east side Friday morning.

  • Governor Signs Gabby's Law

    SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner has signed "Gabby's Law".

  • IRS warning citizens of new phone scam

    ILLINOIS - The Internal Revenue Service is warning parents and students to be on the lookout for a new found scam making its way through central Illinois.

  • Mattoon police make 2 arrests in early morning incident

    MATTOON - The Mattoon Police Department says two people were arrested on multiple charges following an incident on the city's southeast side during the early morning hours of August 18.

  • Veterans invited to job fair in Champaign

    CHAMPAIGN - Veterans looking for employment are invited to attend a Veterans Job Fair being held in Champaign on August 18.

  • Springfield police continue to investigate July 23 hit-and-run

    SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Police Department is seeking information on a hit-and-run incident that left one woman injured.

  • Annual WSOY Community Food Drive kicks off October 7

    DECATUR - More than a dozen local organizations are teaming up to present the 15th Annual WSOY Community Food Drive on October 7.

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    UPDATE: Decatur Police have arrested three in connection to the fight at the Decatur Celebration.

  • Steamy afternoon on tap for central Illinois

    CENTRAL ILLINOIS -- With the heat and humidity still in place, a sultry Thursday afternoon is shaping up for central Illinois.

  • Renewable Energy May Not be as Expensive as Many People Think

    Wind-Solar-USA held its first informational meeting regarding installation of solar panels in both individuals homes, as well as businesses.  Going green has a the common misconception of going broke... Wednesday night Go Solar Springfield changed that narrative.  "To give you an idea when I started in the industry back in 2008, we would say 60,000 dollars for a 10 kilowatt system now we are installing that same 10 kilowatt system as part of this program  for 32,...
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  • Full Moon Lights Up the Night Sky

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    URBANA – The University of Illinois Police Department is hoping security camera video from an apartment complex in Urbana can help solve a recent string of robberies.

  • Ingram - The New Top General At MacArthur

    Decatur – As bells ring for the first day of school MacArthur has a new top general.

  • Help the Boy Scouts; Barbecue Contest

    MOWEAQUA - Backyard BBQ Cook off to benefit Boy Scout Troop 85. 

  • Winner named in St. Anthony’s and Public Library drawing contest

    EFFINGHAM – This summer, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and the Effingham Public Library partnered to present a drawing contest that encourages children’s health.

  • Back to school weather tips for kids

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  • International Route 66 Mother Road Festival coming to Springfield in September

    SPRINGFIELD – Over one thousand cars and nearly 80,000 spectators are expected to roll into historic downtown Springfield in late September.

  • Farmers Must Adapt to Climate Changes in Illinois

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    DECATUR – Millikin University announced Wednesday the school has hired a new chair of the Department of Exercise Science and Sport (ESS) after he served a six-year stint at Eastern Illinois University.

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  • Chicago woman sentenced to 30 months for Medicaid overbilling scheme

    SPRINGFIELD - A Chicago woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for her role in a scheme that defrauded Illinois' Medicaid program of more than $4 million.

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    SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in its investigation into a home invasion that happened Tuesday night.

  • State Police Urge Caution As School Starts Up Again

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  • Before the Gates Open: Plenty of Early-Risers at the State Fair

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    SPRINGFIELD -- Agricultural leaders have established a not-for-profit Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation to catch up on nearly $200 million in needed maintenance.

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    SPRINGFIELD -  Grand Champion Steer owned by an 18 year old sets state record.

  • Sending Decatur's Future Off

    DECATUR – The Second Annual Scholar Sendoff provided more than 20 college freshman with care packages complete with toiletries, dorm essentials and more to make for a successful college experience. 

  • New law prioritizes agriculture education in Illinois schools

    ILLINOIS – State Senator Scott Bennett announced a new measure Tuesday that will help train the future farmers of Illinois.

  • Changes coming for Macon Co. polling places in November

    MACON COUNTY – Macon County Clerk Steve Bean announced Tuesday that there will be three polling place changes for the upcoming November 8th General Primary.

  • Effingham natives foundation donates $400,000 to public library

    EFFINGHAM – The Board of the Effingham Public Library voted unanimously to accept a donation of $400,000 from the COHIHO Foundation to the Library’s Building Fund.

  • Mission in Chatham aids in sending thousands of supplies to Louisiana

    CHATHAM – In response to recent flooding in Louisiana, Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham sent over 2,000 cleaning bucket kits to aid in recovery efforts.

  • City of Urbana Public Arts Program Awarded Illinois Arts Council Grant

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  • Sangamon County Coroner releases identity of person who died in August 13 crash

    SPRINGFIELD - The Sangamon County Coroner has released the name of a man who died after a motorcycle versus vehicle crash on August 13.

  • The New Face of Baby TALK

    DECATUR- Establishing  in 1986, Decatur's Baby TALK has prided itself on providing the community it serves with invaluable resources and employing only the most qualified for its upper management. The latest edition to the non-profits roster is Shauna Ejeh, who is now the newest Executive Director of the organization.

  • Agriculture celebrated during "Ag Day" at Illinois State Fair

    SPRINGFIELD - The benefits of agriculture throughout the state will be the focus of "Ag Day" at the Illinois State Fair on August 16.

  • U.S. Marshals arrest two in July 15 robbery in Springfield

    SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Police Department says two people have been arrested on Sangamon County Warrants for robbery and aggravated battery.

  • Community Program Accepting Applications for Funding

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    DECATUR - In an update to a story WAND has been covering, the Illinois State Police says detectives have concluded their investigation into an officer-related shooting on July 11.

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