DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - A dangerously cold Friday is on tap today. A cold weather advisory is in place until noon Saturday. Actual temperatures will be in the low single… Read moreDangerous wind chill followed by significant snow
An Illinois doctor indicted on murder charges in the December killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Columbus home is due in an Ohio courtroom. Thirty-nine-year-old Michael David McKee of Chicago is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on aggravated murder and aggravated burglary charges in connection with the Dec. 30 killings of 39-year-old Monique Tepe and 37-year-old Dr. Spencer Tepe. After release of a videotape sparked dozens of tips from the community, investigators pursued McKee to Rockford, Illinois, where he was arrested Jan. 10. He was returned Tuesday to Ohio. Read moreIllinois surgeon charged in Ohio couple's killings is due in court
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the U.S. that has been in discussion for years. The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the joint venture. The company said in a statement that the new version will operate under “defined safeguards” with an emphasis on data protections and software assurances for U.S. users. The establishment of a U.S. unit ends years of uncertainty about the fate of the popular video-sharing platform in the United States. Read moreTikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
Decatur is bracing for extremely cold temperatures tonight, going into the weekend, and local plumbers say this kind of weather can cause serious problems inside your home. Read moreDecatur plumber warns of frozen pipes with extreme cold moving in
Two suspects have been arrested for their role in a November 2025 shooting in Decatur, with one of them found across the country. Read more2 arrested for November shooting in Decatur that injured 18-year-old
Parts of Moultrie County are under a boil order until further notice. Read moreParts of Moultrie County under boil order
Pritzker told reporters in June that he was worried about the fiscal outlook for every state as Congress prepared to vote on the Big Beautiful Bill. Read morePritzker admin reserving $482 million from FY26 budget amid unpredictable Trump funding cuts
With fewer than 300 residents and about 13 minutes from Taylorville, the Village of Palmer does not have any outdoor warning sirens. The mayor is trying to change that. Read morePalmer mayor campaigning for installation of outdoor warning sirens
A Macon County judge will hear expert testimony Thursday in the ongoing DNA battle surrounding the murder of Karyn Hearn Slover. Read moreCourt to hear expert testimony in Slover family DNA exoneration fight
A Decatur shelter for homeless men is expanding its capacity as temperatures are predicted to nose dive this weekend. Read moreShelters to increase capacity as temperatures drop
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - A dangerously cold Friday is on tap today. A cold weather advisory is in place until noon Saturday. Actual temperatures will be in the low single… Read moreDangerous wind chill followed by significant snow
An Illinois doctor indicted on murder charges in the December killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Columbus home is due in an Ohio courtroom. Thirty-nine-year-old Michael David McKee of Chicago is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on aggravated murder and aggravated burglary charges in connection with the Dec. 30 killings of 39-year-old Monique Tepe and 37-year-old Dr. Spencer Tepe. After release of a videotape sparked dozens of tips from the community, investigators pursued McKee to Rockford, Illinois, where he was arrested Jan. 10. He was returned Tuesday to Ohio. Read moreIllinois surgeon charged in Ohio couple's killings is due in court
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the U.S. that has been in discussion for years. The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the joint venture. The company said in a statement that the new version will operate under “defined safeguards” with an emphasis on data protections and software assurances for U.S. users. The establishment of a U.S. unit ends years of uncertainty about the fate of the popular video-sharing platform in the United States. Read moreTikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
Decatur is bracing for extremely cold temperatures tonight, going into the weekend, and local plumbers say this kind of weather can cause serious problems inside your home. Read moreDecatur plumber warns of frozen pipes with extreme cold moving in
Two suspects have been arrested for their role in a November 2025 shooting in Decatur, with one of them found across the country. Read more2 arrested for November shooting in Decatur that injured 18-year-old
Parts of Moultrie County are under a boil order until further notice. Read moreParts of Moultrie County under boil order
Pritzker told reporters in June that he was worried about the fiscal outlook for every state as Congress prepared to vote on the Big Beautiful Bill. Read morePritzker admin reserving $482 million from FY26 budget amid unpredictable Trump funding cuts
With fewer than 300 residents and about 13 minutes from Taylorville, the Village of Palmer does not have any outdoor warning sirens. The mayor is trying to change that. Read morePalmer mayor campaigning for installation of outdoor warning sirens
A Macon County judge will hear expert testimony Thursday in the ongoing DNA battle surrounding the murder of Karyn Hearn Slover. Read moreCourt to hear expert testimony in Slover family DNA exoneration fight
A Decatur shelter for homeless men is expanding its capacity as temperatures are predicted to nose dive this weekend. Read moreShelters to increase capacity as temperatures drop
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
The Decatur Fire Department came away victorious following the 2025 Guns & Hoses bell ringing competition. Read moreDecatur Fire Dept. collects most money during 2025 Guns & Hoses bell ringing
Local companies, entrepreneurs, creators and more are invited to display their products and services at the upcoming 217 Day in Decatur. Read more217 Day event to spotlight local businesses, entrepreneurs
The Decatur Area Poets has announced its finalists for the 2025 Macon County High School Student Poetry Competition. Read moreDecatur Area Poets announce finalists for 2025 Student Poetry Competition
The Kidzeum received grant money from the National Science Foundation to help create a new center for STEAM education. Read moreKidzeum awarded NSF Grant to create new STEAM center
The Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce hosted a church service, which served as a way to commemorate the life and legacy of King and to bridge the gap between different community groups. Read moreDecatur church service brings community together on MLK Jr. Day
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
Cities and counties across the area have resources for people and families who need to get away from the cold and into a warm place. It's always a good idea to call ahead if possible to ensure the center is open. Read moreWhere to find warming centers in central Illinois
The Decatur Fire Department came away victorious following the 2025 Guns & Hoses bell ringing competition. Read moreDecatur Fire Dept. collects most money during 2025 Guns & Hoses bell ringing
Happy tails is back! Every Wednesday, WAND will feature animals from the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation (DMCASF). Read moreWAND's Happy Tails featuring Velcro George and Sprout
The Midwest Ag Expo kicked off on Wednesday, drawing dozens of local farmers to the area. Read moreMidwest Ag Expo kicks off, brings in Central Illinois families
The Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur will host Mardi Gras at the Museum on Fat Tuesday, Tuesday, Feb. 17. Read moreNew Orleans to Decatur: CMOFIL to host Mardi Gras at the Museum
