Gov. JB Pritzker has not decided yet if he will sign the medical aid in dying bill into law, considered to be the most controversial plan to pass out of both chambers this year. Read morePritzker still deliberating controversial medical aid in dying bill
Oakwood Tattoo held its annual Toys for Tats promotion on Thursday. Anyone who brought in an unwrapped toy worth at least $35 got the chance to pick out new ink. Read more'We like to give back': Oakwood Tattoo trades ink for toys during annual event
Kavari Drisdell's mother, Denise Boyd, says she is still seeking justice for her son even though a DUI-death charge was dropped. Read moreFamily remembers 12-year-old Kavari Drisdell amid heartbreak after charge dismissed
A Maroa man will spend 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to setting a woman on fire last September. Read moreMaroa man sentenced to 20 years in prison for setting woman on fire
The 63-page report, which the group calls a "blueprint built from the voice of Sangamon County residents," was compiled over the last year. Read moreMassey Commission releases final report
The grant comes from the Panda Cares Foundation, the charity arm of the national restaurant chain Panda Express. Read moreBoys and Girls Club of Central Illinois gets 10k grant
Five additional fire departments helped battle the massive commercial building blaze in Mattoon on Wednesday. Read moreFirefighters battle three-alarm fire in Mattoon
The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat has arrived on Capitol Hill for a classified briefing with top lawmakers on national security committees. Read moreLawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Thursday! We’re waking up to bitterly cold conditions this morning. Make sure to limit time outside and bundle up if you must venture out i… Read moreBitterly cold temperatures have arrived
Sangamon County leaders say the center could bring more jobs and tax revenue, but some community members expressed concerns about the negative impact it could have on the area. Read moreSangamon Co. residents voice concerns over proposed $500 million data center
Gov. JB Pritzker has not decided yet if he will sign the medical aid in dying bill into law, considered to be the most controversial plan to pass out of both chambers this year. Read morePritzker still deliberating controversial medical aid in dying bill
Oakwood Tattoo held its annual Toys for Tats promotion on Thursday. Anyone who brought in an unwrapped toy worth at least $35 got the chance to pick out new ink. Read more'We like to give back': Oakwood Tattoo trades ink for toys during annual event
Kavari Drisdell's mother, Denise Boyd, says she is still seeking justice for her son even though a DUI-death charge was dropped. Read moreFamily remembers 12-year-old Kavari Drisdell amid heartbreak after charge dismissed
A Maroa man will spend 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to setting a woman on fire last September. Read moreMaroa man sentenced to 20 years in prison for setting woman on fire
The 63-page report, which the group calls a "blueprint built from the voice of Sangamon County residents," was compiled over the last year. Read moreMassey Commission releases final report
The grant comes from the Panda Cares Foundation, the charity arm of the national restaurant chain Panda Express. Read moreBoys and Girls Club of Central Illinois gets 10k grant
Five additional fire departments helped battle the massive commercial building blaze in Mattoon on Wednesday. Read moreFirefighters battle three-alarm fire in Mattoon
The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat has arrived on Capitol Hill for a classified briefing with top lawmakers on national security committees. Read moreLawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Thursday! We’re waking up to bitterly cold conditions this morning. Make sure to limit time outside and bundle up if you must venture out i… Read moreBitterly cold temperatures have arrived
Sangamon County leaders say the center could bring more jobs and tax revenue, but some community members expressed concerns about the negative impact it could have on the area. Read moreSangamon Co. residents voice concerns over proposed $500 million data center
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
Just rolling up your sleeve is an easy way to give back and can save two or more people through blood donations. Read moreImpactLife urges community to give blood as donations drop around holidays
The City of Urbana cut the ribbon at its newest fire station on Monday. Read moreUrbana holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for city's newest fire station
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is bringing back a popular winter tradition, offering free skating once again in downtown Springfield. Read moreFree skating returns to downtown Springfield
The City of Villa Grove announced the boil order that was issued after a water main break Saturday has been lifted. Read moreVilla Grove boil order lifted
I-57 South is currently being diverted near Arcola due to two semi trucks blocking the road. Read more2 jackknifed semis shut down I-57 south near Arcola
The holiday season is here, and WAND is helping you make the most of it with our 2025 Holiday Master Guide — your one-stop destination for everything merry and bright across Central Illinois. Read moreWAND’s 2025 Holiday Master Guide: Your go-to for festive fun across Central Illinois
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 annual WAND Coats for Kids drive will run Oct. 27 through Dec. 1. This is the 34th year WAND TV and Dove, Inc., have partnered to collect coats for kids at no cost to families. Read moreWAND's annual Coats for Kids drive wraps up Monday
Macon County residents may have already noticed those familiar red kettles around the area, as the Salvation Army's bell ringing campaign is well underway. Read moreSalvation Army just under 30% of goal, pushes for more volunteers
The second marker on Macon County's African American Heritage Trail was unveiled Thursday and is located behind Parsons Elementary School. Read moreSecond marker unveiled on Macon County African American Heritage Trail
Oakwood Tattoo held its annual Toys for Tats promotion on Thursday. Anyone who brought in an unwrapped toy worth at least $35 got the chance to pick out new ink. Read more'We like to give back': Oakwood Tattoo trades ink for toys during annual event
