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Hospital Not Hiring Nicotine Users

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:11:00 EDT

MATTOON - As of July 1st, the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center will no longer hire nicotine users. Prospective employees will be scanned for nicotine, and users will be denied jobs. Bernie Ranchero,

Finishing Touches On WW II Memorial

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:50:00 EDT

Decatur - The finishing touches and final names have been put on the World War II monument in Decatur. "This memorial is complete," veteran Gordon Brenner told WAND News. "We have no more spaces left.

Champaign police ask for help locating suspect in shooting incident

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:10:00 EDT

CHAMPAIGN The Champaign Police Department is asking for help to find 20 year-old Rodell, of Champaign. Williams is wanted for the offense of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm in connection with the

Tire plant fire in Hoopeston

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:04:00 EDT

HOOPESTON - Fire investigators are assessing the damage done from a major fire at a used tire plant.

Lawmakers to form bi-partisan committee on pension reform

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:55:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Legislature has decided to create a committee to address the state's $97 billion pension crisis.The House on a voice vote Wednesday agreed to form a bipartisan conference

Mattoon Police to honor Arkansas Officer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:30:00 EDT

MATTOON - Some members of the Mattoon Police Department will soon be heading to Bryant, Arkansas to honor an officer injured during a shootout.Bryant, Arkansas Officer Scott Johnson was the first on the

Two Springfield schools consider school uniforms

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:10:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD - Dress code changes could be in store for the two newest elementary schools in Springfield Public School District 186.The school board is now considering to make uniforms a requirement at

AMA: Obesity is a "disease"

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:36:00 EDT

The American Medical Association, the nation's largest association of physicians, is re-classifying obesity as a disease.The AMA says obesity is a disease that requires treatment and prevention efforts.Obesity

Gov. Quinn meets with leaders about pension reform

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:52:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions.Moving to committee

Murder conviction upheld by Appellate court

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:45:00 EDT

DECATUR - The Fourth District Appellate Court has affirmed the First Degree murder conviction of Defendant Jeremiah L. Campbell. Campbell was convicted in February of 2011 of the First Degree murder

New traffic routes in downtown Decatur

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:34:00 EDT

DECATUR -- Starting Wednesday, Decatur drivers will have to drive a new route to get around Central Park. Traffic flow on the two streets on the north and south sides of the park is permanently changing. Traffic

Urbana Officials Claim Employee was Fired Unfairly

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:00 EDT

URBANA - After working for the City of Urbana for 24 years, Accounting Supervisor Liz Walden will officially be let go come July 1st. The termination was announced officially during Monday night's city

Customers Overpaying Billions on Data Usage

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:00 EDT

When it comes to your cell phone bill, do you know how much data you are paying for compared to the actual amount you are using? A whopping $1.4 billion dollars is what the Citizens Utility Board reported

Man pleads not guilty for hiding evidence

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:16:00 EDT

Mattoon – 21 year old Andrew May pleaded not guilty, after police say he hid evidence against Thomas Odell.

Fan drive kicks off Thursday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:31:00 EDT

Decatur – The first day of summer starts on Friday, and the heat is on the way.

Comptroller announces immediate retirement

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:52:00 EDT

Urbana – A heated city council meeting lead the Urbana City's Comptroller to announce his immediate retirement.

New website for CWLP customers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:43:00 EDT

Springfield – City Water Light and Power is changing the way you pay and manage your bill.

City hopes to start road improvement projects

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:41:00 EDT

Champaign – The city of Champaign is asking for federal funds. The city would like the funds to help improve roads.

Two behind bars for alleged rape

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:14:00 EDT

Charleston – Two men are behind bars, after an alleged gang rape.

Special session for lawmakers starts tomorrow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:19:00 EDT

Springfield – Lawmakers will start a special session this Wednesday to try and end the pension deadlock.

Charges will not be filed for alleged sexual assault

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:05:00 EDT

Charleston – Charges for an alleged sexual assault will not be filed.

Man arrested again on drug charges

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:11:00 EDT

SANGAMON COUNTY - Double trouble for a man being held on drug charges.On Monday, June 17, Sangamon County's Drug Interdiction and Response Team (DIRT), along with Sangamon County Sheriff's deputies, executed

Search for missing man ends tragically

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:39:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Central Illinois authorities say they've found the body of a missing Springfield area man who disappeared more than two weeks ago. Timothy "Mo" Ryan's body was found yesterday

Back to work on pension reform

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:38:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois state lawmakers are back at work today to try to fix the $97 billion pension crisis.Governor Pat Quinn called lawmakers back to Springfield for a special session after the legislature

Rutherford named President and CEO of St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:23:00 EDT

EFFINGHAM - Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) today announced the appointment of Theresa Rutherford, RN, MSN, MBA, FACHE, as President and CEO of St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Rutherford

Update - Missing Kansas couple found safe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:45:00 EDT

GARNETT, Kan. (AP) -- An elderly Kansas couple that had not been seen since Monday has been found safe in Michigan.Earlier, WAND News reported on www.wandtv.com that the couple's route took them directly

Champaign asks for money to improve roads

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:10:00 EDT

CHAMPAIGN - The city of Champaign is asking for federal funds to help improve roads.The $29,000,000 project is designed to renovate downtown corridors that connect the University of Illinois with Champaign

Crime of the Week - Information sought in burglary case

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:43:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD - Crime Stoppers of Sangamon County is asking for your help to solve a burglary case.The crime occurred at RTD Motorsports , 2430 N Dirksen between 4:00 PM on 6/8 and the morning of 6/11. Police

Sheriff and State's Attorney to Discuss Concealed Carry

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:41:00 EDT

DECATUR-The Macon County Sheriff and State's Attorney are meeting up this week to discuss concealed carry, and the county could be joining a handful of others that have allowed it to happen. On concealed

Shoreline Classic

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:51:00 EDT

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Season of Change

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:42:00 EDT

The Season of Change from winter to summer can bring dangerous severe weather. That's why StormCenter 17 is dedicating our weather resources to keep your family safe. Through the coming months you will

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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:18:00 EDT

WAND 17 has partnered with Syncbak to launch a mobile TV Channel

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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:02:00 EST

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Traffic flow changes coming

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:42:00 EDT

Decatur – The flow of traffic in downtown Decatur will soon be changing.

Council Approves $17 Million in Infrastructure Improvements

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:30:00 EDT

DECATUR-City council approved a 17 million dollar agreement to make improvements around town. And for thousands that means getting a new water meter. Council voted unanimously on an energy performance

Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:44:00 EDT

DECATUR - WAND News has learned a man is in custody in connection with a hit and run that killed a toddler last week.

Next of Kin found

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:05:00 EDT

Decatur – With the help of publicity family members for the woman found dead inside a port-a-potty have been found.

Drunk boating could mean restrictions on the road

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:25:00 EDT

If someone is in a boat accident and caught drinking and operating that boat, it could be an incident that takes him off the road. Lawmakers proposed a plan that could mean suspension of a boat operator's

Fire department investigating house fire

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:47:00 EDT

Rantoul – A fire in Rantoul is under investigation, after heavily damaging a home last week.

Group Believes Neighborhood Meetings Curb Violence

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:19:00 EDT

CHAMPAIGN - Locals say monthly neighborhood meetings are likely the reason violence has been on the decline in the neighborhood. Amy Revilla, President of the United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association,

Champaign Police looking for suspect after shots fired

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:01:00 EDT

Champaign – Police are searching for a suspect involved with shots fired on the 1000 block of Northwood Street.

Hospital investigates snapshots during surgery

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:28:00 EDT

Urbana -- A central Illinois hospital has investigated three instances of employees using personal cellphones to photograph patients during surgery.

Champaign Police investigate shots fired

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:56:00 EDT

CHAMPAIGN - Police are investigating a 6th incident of shots fired in about a week and a half.

Fog causes problems for morning commute

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:53:00 EDT

Champaign – Thick fog is believed to be the cause of crashes on I-57 this morning. State Police say a few crashes happened in Champaign County, at mile marker 223 on I-57. Police say 5 or 6 vehicles

Health improving for man shot multiple times

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:56:00 EDT

Springfield – Police say a man's health is improving after he was shot several times early Saturday morning.

Man Shot Multiple Times

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:02:00 EDT

Springfield Police say a 32 year old man was shot at least three times while sitting on a front porch just before six on Saturday morning. The shooting happened at a home near the intersection of 13th

Third Illinois state's attorney says he won't prosecute anyone for carrying concealed weapon

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:04:00 EDT

PEKIN, Ill. (AP) -- A third Illinois state's attorney says he won't prosecute anyone for carrying a concealed weapon while the governor is considering whether to sign a bill that would allow it statewide.Last

Autopsy scheduled for man killed walking on US 51

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:50:00 EDT

The Christian County Coroner says an autopsy will take place today for the man killed by a driver Saturday night.

Dad fights for fathers' rights

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:14:00 EDT

On Fathers Day weekend, most parents look forward to spending time with their children but not every dad has that opportunity. The Illinois Fathers movement is all about parents who want to become bigger

Save the Chautauqua efforts continue

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:37:00 EDT

Shelbyville – A meeting is set for Monday focusing on the future of an historic building.

Downtown Shelbyville fire still under investigation

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:02:00 EDT

Shelbyville – The cause of a fire that destroyed part of downtown Shelbyville remains under investigation.

Pension Reform Still Deadlocked

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:55:00 EDT

Springfield - Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning a fresh vote on own his plan to reform public-employee pensions despite a request from the governor for compromise with the Senate. The

Gas prices should start falling

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Joliet – The worst may be over when it comes to high gas prices.

Suspicious fire at local business under investigation

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:11:00 EDT

Lincoln – Police and fire are investigating a suspicious fire at a local business, which took four local departments to put out the blaze.