WAND - Macon County

Day 1: Saying Thank You during National EMS Week

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:37:00 EDT

At the start of National EMS week, WAND said thank you to paramedics on the run saving people's lives. Brigette Burnett followed two Decatur paramedics as they made two of about ten calls a day. They

Customers Stand Up Against Ameren Bill Hikes

Tue, 7 May 2013 19:59:00 EDT

People were fired up at a town hall meeting at the Decatur- Macon County Senior Center on Tuesday. Seniors are calling on state lawmakers to just say no to utility rate hikes. Carole Bagely said, "we're

Celebrating 42 Years of Service

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:45:00 EDT

FORSYTH- A Forsyth fire fighter is taking off his fire hat after 42 years on the job... Fire fighters in Forsyth honored don tankersley today. Thanking him for his service as a friend and fireman. He

Armed Robbery at Midwest Cellular AT&T

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:22:00 EDT

Two men try to get away in an armed robbery. Macon County Sheriff's Deputy said, a 17-year-old and a 24-year-old went into Midwest Cellular AT&T and robbed people at gun point. It happened around 5:30

The Hot Crave to Chill Out a Warm Day

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 22:37:00 EDT

DECATUR- It has been four days since CherryBerry in Decatur has opened its doors. The owner, Kendall Peterson said, nearly a couple thousand customers have been waiting in line, each day. He added, sometimes

The Millions Top Caterpillar Executives Bring Home

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 17:52:00 EDT

DECATUR- A shock to many people Friday as Caterpillar announced hundreds of layoffs. Since then, we have looked into how much the top executives made in the past years. This comes after they plan to cut

Guessing Game with an Engagement Ring as the Prize

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:50:00 EDT

Men are you looking for an engagement ring for your future wife? Olympic gold medal winner, Aaric Kendall carved a block of ice with a gemstone frozen in the center. Now that's it's carved, people can

Penguin in the Park Race Benefits Millikin

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:46:00 EDT

The penguin returns to Millikin Saturday. John "The Penguin," Bingham and other Millikin alums ran through Fairview Park. It was for the eighth annual Penguin in the Park 5k run and walk. The proceeds

Race Car Driving Kicked off at Spring Fling

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:41:00 EDT

A car show helped kick off racing season for 2013. At the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum and Macon Speedway, people young and old came out to the 5th annual Spring Fling. If you need more information

Decatur's West End welcomes new business

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:16:00 EDT

DECATUR -In the first week of April, the West End in Decatur will be getting another face lift. Three years ago the east strip was occupied by only one business.

Decatur Flames Raise Money for U.S. Troops

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:22:00 EST

Decatur - Hockey is a game of high energy and big hits, but on Saturday in Decatur, the games were about the troops. The Decatur Flames were raising money for Operation USA by selling jerseys and patches.

Police Warn Drivers About Car Thieves this Winter

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:17:00 EST

Decatur - When it gets this cold many people will leave their car running while running errands or getting gas in their car, but in those few minutes, crooks could drive off with your vehicle. In fact,

Local Students in D.C. for Presidential Inauguration

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:33:00 EST

Washington D.C. - President Barack Obama was sworn in during a private celebration on SUnday. Monday's public swearing in ceremony will be much, much larger and that'll require some help from state police

Prairieland Punishers take on Outcast Roller Derby

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:08:00 EDT

Move over, the Prairieland Punishers are coming through. Saturday night they jammed and blocked against the Outcast Roller Derby. Competitors said, it is a tough sport and a workout. A portion of the

Grenade Scare in Forsyth

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:13:00 EDT

FORSYTH - The Bomb Squad was called out to the Stevens Creek subdivision but the "grenades" that were found turned out to be fake.

Security Tightened; Local Marathon Participants React

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:53:00 EDT

Boston, MA - Extra security's in place at Amtrak stations in Illinois and elsewhere today after yesterday's bombings in Boston. Three people were killed and more than 170 injured in the twin blasts, which

Decatur NAACP sponsors candidates forum

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:22:00 EDT

DECATUR - The NAACP Decatur Branch is sponsoring a candidates forum for the City Council and Richland Community College Board of Trustees at the Decatur Public Library (Madden Auditorium) at 6:00 PM. The public is invited.

St. Mary's Hospital Earns Baby Friendly Status

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EDT

DECATUR - St. Mary's is only the fourth hospital in Illinois to earn "Baby Friendly" status.

St. Mary's Hospital receives national recognition

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:56:00 EDT

DECATUR - "Protecting the health of our patients, staff and community is our priority," said Theresa Rutherford, COO of St. Mary's Hospital. "Practice Greenhealth's recognition with this award is confirmation that we are doing all we can to accomplish that and secure the future of the environment."

Farmers finally get much needed moisture

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:17:00 EST

Farmers across Central Illinois who are experiencing the drought craved this much needed precipitation. As the snow starts to melt, it will trickle down through the soil and replenish the subsoil moisture.

"100 Deadliest Days" on the roads approaching

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:18:00 EDT

The 100 deadliest days on the road are from Memorial Day to Labor Day officials call it the most dangerous time for teen drivers. There are 100,000 car accidents per year involving texting while driving

WAND TV Helps Raise $141K For Red Cross

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Decatur - Decatur came through in a big way for the American Red Cross in its relief efforts to help Oklahoma tornado victims. WAND-TV, Neuhoff Media, Herald & Review and the United Way helped the Red

ITEAM Uncovers Health Violations at Local Restaurant

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT

DECATUR-Health inspections are to safeguard you from getting sick when you go out to eat. The WAND I-TEAM looked at inspection reports for Macon County restaurants for the past year and a half. Dragon

Dead fish across Lake Decatur "nothing unnatural"

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT

Dead fish: They are showing up across Lake Decatur. Not only are they unpleasant to look at it, but it's causing parts of the town to smell. Clusters of fish are forming in the corners along the dock at

WAND Raising Money For Red Cross

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

Decatur - WAND TV will be leading an effort to raise money for victims of the tornado that devastated Oklahoma. The station will be working with the American Red Cross and the United Way with all proceeds

Eyesore tear down has begun

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:10:00 EDT

Decatur – A longtime eyesore in downtown Decatur is finally seeing some action for the tear down stages.

Local Red Cross and United Way taking donations for Moore, OK

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT

Decatur – WAND is partnering with the Local Red Cross and the United Way to help families affected by the devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

This weeks events amid at collecting money for Moore, OK

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:00 EDT

Decatur – Several local business are taking donations for the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts in Moore, Ok.

Local Connections to Devastated Town

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:00 EDT

DECATUR-When the tornado ripped through Oklahoma, it ripped though the hearts of people here. The destruction is hard to look at. Places that shaped Katie Bulava's girlhood memories are no longer there.

Macon County Fair announces this year’s theme

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:39:00 EDT

Decatur – It is hard to believe that just over two weeks until the county fair season starts, with the annual Macon County Fair.

Prosecution case may be near end in Beason trial

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:07:00 EDT

Prosecutors appear to be nearing the end of their case in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois family to death in 2009.

Wisconsin monk out on bail in Illinois case

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

A Benedictine monk from Wisconsin who faces charges he tried to abduct four Illinois girls has been released on bond.

Transfers from Centralia facility temporarily ends

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

Illinois officials have agreed to temporarily halt the movement of residents out of a southern Illinois institution for the developmentally disabled.

Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plant

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

Researchers examining the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut say they have found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers.

Lawmakers ask Obama to aid flood-impacted areas

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

The Illinois congressional delegation is asking President Barack Obama to make federal aid available to local governments in 25 counties impacted by floods earlier this month.

Trump after win: Plaintiff 'should be ashamed'

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

Donald Trump says he won a "complete and total victory" in Chicago federal court.

News Minute: Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

An aide says Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn opposes the compromise gun-carry legislation that the Illinois House is readying for a floor vote tomorrow. Quinn spokeswoman Brooke Anderson said today that the legislation is "a massive...

Tennessee Smokies raise money for tornado victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

The Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League plan to help Oklahoma tornado victims by presenting a check to the American Red Cross on behalf of outfielder Ty Wright, a former Oklahoma State player.

Ill. Gov. Quinn opposes House compromise guns bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn opposes the compromise gun-carry legislation that the Illinois House is readying for a floor vote on Friday.

Conyers hits Farrakhan 'racist, anti-Semitic' talk

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:52:00 EDT

A Michigan congressman has apologized after attending Louis Farrakhan's appearance at a Detroit church during which the Nation of Islam leader Detroit made anti-Jewish remarks.

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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:58:00 EDT

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