CHAMPAIGN - After a week's worth of events, the Champaign Access Initiative wrapped up Children's Mental Health week with a block party on Saturday. Starting at 12 in Douglass Park, the family servicesMore>>
The Powerball jackpot is worth $600 million, the biggest jackpot ever. It's an offer that's hard to refuse and it has people rolling up to gas stations everywhere. "Oh my god. Ah, I'm going to be rich,"More >>
The Powerball jackpot is worth $600 million, the biggest jackpot ever. It's an offer that's hard to refuse and it has people rolling up to gas stations everywhere. "Oh my god. Ah, I'm going to be rich,"More >>
Springfield - With 32 yes votes Friday, the Illinois Senate made history by passing legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in the state of Illinois. The bill's sponsor, Democrat William Haine,More >>
Springfield - With 32 yes votes Friday, the Illinois Senate made history by passing legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in the state of Illinois. The bill's sponsor, Democrat William Haine,More >>
Bloomington -- The father of a central Illinois teenager who pulled a gun in his class and fired shots into the ceiling has admitted giving the boy the weapon.More >>
Bloomington -- The father of a central Illinois teenager who pulled a gun in his class and fired shots into the ceiling has admitted giving the boy the weapon.More >>
Peoria -- A former girlfriend of Christopher Harris says he acted normally and had only a small blister on one hand the day after the deaths of five people he is charged with killing.More >>
Peoria -- A former girlfriend of Christopher Harris says he acted normally and had only a small blister on one hand the day after the deaths of five people he is charged with killing.More >>
Decatur – More information has been released about the teen that police say was outside Our Lady of Lourdes Schools with a pellet gun last month. More >>
Decatur – More information has been released about the teen that police say was outside Our Lady of Lourdes Schools with a pellet gun last month. More >>
The Decatur Park District has taken another step forward on the Nelson Park development. The board has approved phase one of the project. "We think that it's part of Decatur's future," said Bill ClevengerMore >>
The Decatur Park District has taken another step forward on the Nelson Park development. The board has approved phase one of the project. "We think that it's part of Decatur's future," said Bill ClevengerMore >>
DECATUR-At the St. Mary's emergency room, they've seen more and more of it. Teens and young adults coming in after having adverse symptoms from a drug they thought was safe. 15 year old Florida teenMore >>
DECATUR-At the St. Mary's emergency room, they've seen more and more of it. Teens and young adults coming in after having adverse symptoms from a drug they thought was safe. 15 year old Florida teenMore >>
DECATUR-When we fill up on gas we all want the best deal. But how do you know - you're getting your money's worth? The I-Team found out which local gas stations have the most inaccurate pumps. Four thousandMore >>
DECATUR-When we fill up on gas we all want the best deal. But how do you know - you're getting your money's worth? The I-Team found out which local gas stations have the most inaccurate pumps. Four thousandMore >>
Section 8 provides help for low income families to pay rent, but some people may be losing their assistance because of funding troubles. The Decatur Housing Authority is going to be looking at cuttingMore >>
Section 8 provides help for low income families to pay rent, but some people may be losing their assistance because of funding troubles. The Decatur Housing Authority is going to be looking at cuttingMore >>
Champaign, Ill. -- One person is dead after a shooting in Champaign, and police are still looking for those behind it. Police were called out to country brook apartments in the 2600 block of SpringfieldMore >>
Champaign, Ill. -- One person is dead after a shooting in Champaign, and police are still looking for those behind it. More >>
Decatur - A new audit has found that less than half of the money from the state Road Fund has gone toward direct road construction costs. On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers blasted IDOT on the floor ofMore >>
Decatur - A new audit has found that less than half of the money from the state Road Fund has gone toward direct road construction costs. On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers blasted IDOT on the floor ofMore >>
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Prosecutors will continue their case against a man charged in the killings of five members of a central Illinois family. Christopher Harris is charged with murder in the 2009 beatingMore >>
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Prosecutors will continue their case against a man charged in the killings of five members of a central Illinois family. Christopher Harris is charged with murder in the 2009 beatingMore >>
It can be a deadly combination: drinking and driving. A proposal from the National Transportation Safety Board is trying to put a stop to the crime, by lowering the drunken driving standard to a bloodMore >>
It can be a deadly combination: drinking and driving. A proposal from the National Transportation Safety Board is trying to put a stop to the crime, by lowering the drunken driving standard to a bloodMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - Tuesday marked the first of many meetings to develop a new task force aimed at fighting domestic violence. Led by The Center for Women in Transition, The Central Illinois Domestic Task ForceMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - Tuesday marked the first of many meetings to develop a new task force aimed at fighting domestic violence. Led by The Center for Women in Transition, The Central Illinois Domestic Task ForceMore >>
Springfield - Shovels in hand, pushing dirt to the side, all signs point to expansion of Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. "We're adding 200,000 square feet of space. We're going to add a patientMore >>
Springfield - Shovels in hand, pushing dirt to the side, all signs point to expansion of Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. "We're adding 200,000 square feet of space. We're going to add a patientMore >>
Springfield – A State Senate proposal to allow carrying of concealed weapons would let big cities add to the list of places considered off-limits to guns. More >>
Springfield – A State Senate proposal to allow carrying of concealed weapons would let big cities add to the list of places considered off-limits to guns. More >>
Peoria -- Jurors are set to hear a seventh day of testimony in the trial of a man charged with killing five members of a central Illinois family with a tire iron.More >>
Peoria -- Jurors are set to hear a seventh day of testimony in the trial of a man charged with killing five members of a central Illinois family with a tire iron.More >>
CERRO GORDO-Major changes are coming to the Cerro Gordo Fire Protection District. In an emotional special meeting, the trustees voted to fire longstanding chief Randy West and hire a new chief. MoreMore >>
CERRO GORDO-Major changes are coming to the Cerro Gordo Fire Protection District. In an emotional special meeting, the trustees voted to fire longstanding chief Randy West and hire a new chief. MoreMore >>
MATTOON - For the second time, Mindy Eveland, owner of the Mattoon coffee shop, Common Grounds, says she was hit by vandals. Early Monday morning, Eveland found one of her shop entryways covered withMore >>
MATTOON - For the second time, Mindy Eveland, owner of the Mattoon coffee shop, Common Grounds, says she was hit by vandals. Early Monday morning, Eveland found one of her shop entryways covered withMore >>
Poverty is something many families know too well and it's happening in Central Illinois. Some people in Sangamon county are aiming to combat the issue. From the working poor, to single mothers, veteransMore >>
Poverty is something many families know too well and it's happening in Central Illinois. Some people in Sangamon county are aiming to combat the issue. From the working poor, to single mothers, veteransMore >>
Springfield - Ameren Illinois is looking to add new electrical lines going across central Illinois, but local farmers have said they don't agree with the routing, instead they've offered an alternativeMore >>
Springfield - Ameren Illinois is looking to add new electrical lines going across central Illinois, but local farmers have said they don't agree with the routing, instead they've offered an alternativeMore >>
Danville – Nearly two hundred homes in Danville are considered vacant, that's just a fraction of the nearly six hundred homes that are unoccupied. More >>
Danville – Nearly two hundred homes in Danville are considered vacant, that's just a fraction of the nearly six hundred homes that are unoccupied. More >>
MONTICELLO - The Monticello Railway Museum hosted its annual Throw Momma on the Train over Mother's Day weekend. During the event, moms accompanied by children rode for free, on an excursion from theMore >>
MONTICELLO - The Monticello Railway Museum hosted its annual Throw Momma on the Train over Mother's Day weekend. During the event, moms accompanied by children rode for free, on an excursion from theMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - Although some claim the Marketplace Fairness bill, passed by the senate last Monday, is expected to boost traditional retailers, some local Champaign County businesses aren't so sure. ScottMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - Although some claim the Marketplace Fairness bill, passed by the senate last Monday, is expected to boost traditional retailers, some local Champaign County businesses aren't so sure. ScottMore >>
I-TEAM: A year ago the legislature cut hundreds of millions of dollars from the states Medicaid program. It saved taxpayers money. But what was the human cost of Medicaid reform? Our exclusive I-TEAMMore >>
I-TEAM: A year ago the legislature cut hundreds of millions of dollars from the states Medicaid program. It saved taxpayers money. But what was the human cost of Medicaid reform? Our exclusive I-TEAMMore >>
Parks across Illinois will soon see millions of dollars in improvements. It's part of a project Gov. Quinn announced on Saturday in Decatur. Forty-five projects across the state will be receiving moneyMore >>
Parks across Illinois will soon see millions of dollars in improvements. It's part of a project Gov. Quinn announced on Saturday in Decatur. Forty-five projects across the state will be receiving moneyMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois is making available $10 million in subsidies for landlords to provide safe and affordable rental housing for people with special needs. Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday theMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois is making available $10 million in subsidies for landlords to provide safe and affordable rental housing for people with special needs. Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday theMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Damage assessments done across Illinois after last month's flooding have found nearly 3,700 damaged homes in 14 counties. The Illinois Department of Emergency Management saysMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Damage assessments done across Illinois after last month's flooding have found nearly 3,700 damaged homes in 14 counties. The Illinois Department of Emergency Management saysMore >>
A local landmark destroyed by a fire in March. A restaurant that people from across Central Illinois would visit for its food and car decor, but that will no longer be the case, Ted's Garage will stayMore >>
A local landmark destroyed by a fire in March. A restaurant that people from across Central Illinois would visit for its food and car decor, but that will no longer be the case, Ted's Garage will stayMore >>
Decatur - A shelter for the homeless is hoping to find new funding sources to keep its doors open. The Oasis Day Center, at 243 W. Cerro Gordo Street, has been providing a day shelter for the homelessMore >>
Decatur - A shelter for the homeless is hoping to find new funding sources to keep its doors open. The Oasis Day Center, at 243 W. Cerro Gordo Street, has been providing a day shelter for the homelessMore >>
Owner elects to forgo rebuilding of restaurant after it was destroyed by fire Clinton, Ill. -- Ted's Garage will not reopen its doors after being destroyed by a fire on March 31, 2013. Scott Baum,More >>
Owner elects to forgo rebuilding of restaurant after it was destroyed by fire Clinton, Ill. -- Ted's Garage will not reopen its doors after being destroyed by a fire on March 31, 2013. Scott Baum,More >>
The Illinois High School Association has passed new rules that will affect football teams across the state, especially as they prepare for the up-coming season. It's a heat and climatization policy.More >>
The Illinois High School Association has passed new rules that will affect football teams across the state, especially as they prepare for the up-coming season. It's a heat and climatization policy.More >>
CHRISTIAN COUNTY-There's a new scam going around targeting senior women trying to get credit card info. You get a phone call the caller says your children bought you life alert, a Medical alarm systemMore >>
CHRISTIAN COUNTY-There's a new scam going around targeting senior women trying to get credit card info. You get a phone call the caller says your children bought you life alert, a Medical alarm systemMore >>
Springfield -- A school bus has collided with another vehicle in Springfield, but police do not believe any of the children on the bus were injured.More >>
Springfield -- A school bus has collided with another vehicle in Springfield, but police do not believe any of the children on the bus were injured.More >>
Charleston – An investigation regarding an alleged sexual assault by several men in Charleston is now in the hands of the Coles County States Attorney. More >>
Charleston – An investigation regarding an alleged sexual assault by several men in Charleston is now in the hands of the Coles County States Attorney. More >>
Peoria -- Prosecutors are expected to begin a second day of what could be two weeks of testimony in the case of a man charged with killing five members of a central Illinois family.More >>
Peoria -- Prosecutors are expected to begin a second day of what could be two weeks of testimony in the case of a man charged with killing five members of a central Illinois family.More >>
DECATUR - Losing jewelry, whether pricey or sentimental, can be tough to handle. But investigators say pieces are often recovered by working closely with pawn shops or jewelry-exchange stores. Lt. JonathanMore >>
DECATUR - Losing jewelry, whether pricey or sentimental, can be tough to handle. But investigators say pieces are often recovered by working closely with pawn shops or jewelry-exchange stores. Lt. JonathanMore >>
Wednesday evening Urbana high school math teacher Tammy Bond was arrested after police said she had a sexual relationship with one of her 16-year-old students. The 45-year-old woman is jailed in ChampaignMore >>
Wednesday evening Urbana high school math teacher Tammy Bond was arrested after police said she had a sexual relationship with one of her 16-year-old students. The 45-year-old woman is jailed in ChampaignMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- An Illinois Senate committee has approved a proposal that would allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.The Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 Wednesday to send theMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- An Illinois Senate committee has approved a proposal that would allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. More >>
SPRINGFIELD - The funeral procession for Chicago firefighter Sean Sloe is underway.Sloe, 37, is a former Springfield resident who was killed in a motorcycle crash last week near I-55 at the Clearlake exit.SloeMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Chicago firefighter Sean Sloe has been laid to rest in his hometown of Springfield.More >>
PEORIA, Ill. -- Prosecutors have opened their case against a man charged with murdering five members of an Illinois family.Logan County State's Attorney Jonathan Wright used his opening arguments WednesdayMore >>
PEORIA, Ill. -- Prosecutors in the trial of a man charged with murdering five members of a central Illinois family shared a series of photos of the bodies in the opening day of the Christopher Harris Trial.More >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A Senate committee has approved a union-backed approach for addressing Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis.The Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 Wednesday to sendMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A Senate committee has approved a union-backed approach for addressing Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis.The Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 Wednesday to sendMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Sangamon County Sheriff's D.I.R.T., along with Detectives and the Tactical Response Unit arrested Nathaniel Garecht, 36, of Springfield, Monday afternoon on charges of manufacture and deliveryMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Sangamon County Sheriff's D.I.R.T., along with Detectives and the Tactical Response Unit arrested Nathaniel Garecht, 36, of Springfield, Monday afternoon on charges of manufacture and deliveryMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- An Illinois Senate committee is set to hold a hearing Wednesday on a union-backed approach for dealing with Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis. The measure gives workersMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- An Illinois Senate committee is set to hold a hearing Wednesday on a union-backed approach for dealing with Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis. The measure gives workersMore >>
DECATUR - Safe Kids Macon County today joined the Macon County Health Department and South Shores School to celebrate Bike to School Day in Decatur. The event brought together children, parents and educatorsMore >>
DECATUR - Safe Kids Macon County today joined the Macon County Health Department and South Shores School to celebrate Bike to School Day in Decatur. The event brought together children, parents and educatorsMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to solve an armed robbery that took place at South Grand Market, 1134 East South Grand on April 24th, at 8:10 PM. Police say a suspect described asMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to solve an armed robbery that took place at South Grand Market, 1134 East South Grand on April 24th, at 8:10 PM. Police say a suspect described asMore >>
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'reMore >>
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'reMore >>
DECATUR -- Construction on Decatur's new County Market could start later this summer. The Decatur City Council passed the $14 million dollar project Monday night. It also approved a TIF district in theMore >>
DECATUR -- Construction on Decatur's new County Market could start later this summer. The Decatur City Council passed the $14 million dollar project Monday night. It also approved a TIF district in theMore >>
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Lincoln - A check representing collective donor gifts of $8332.21 from the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation's Dr. Wayne J. Schall Hospice Fund was recently presented.More >>
Lincoln - A check representing collective donor gifts of $8332.21 from the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation's Dr. Wayne J. Schall Hospice Fund was recently presented.More >>
Chicago - Gov. Pat Quinn says income tax revenue for 2013 will top forecasts by $1.3 billion. He says he'll put the money toward the billions the state owes in unpaid bills.More >>
Chicago - Gov. Pat Quinn says income tax revenue for 2013 will top forecasts by $1.3 billion. He says he'll put the money toward the billions the state owes in unpaid bills.More >>
DECATUR -- One Decatur man is dead and another is behind bars after a deadly shooting Sunday night. It happened around 10 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of W. Harper Ave. Police were called after reportsMore >>
DECATUR -- One Decatur man is dead and another is behind bars after a deadly shooting Sunday night. It happened around 10 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of W. Harper Ave. Police were called after reportsMore >>
SPRINGFIELD -- A pension reform proposal has received the support of the AFL-CIO.Illinois Union Leaders say the proposal, by Senate President John Cullerton, would save the state $46 Billion.AFL-CIO PresidentMore >>
SPRINGFIELD -- A pension reform proposal has received the support of the AFL-CIO.Illinois Union Leaders say the proposal, by Senate President John Cullerton, would save the state $46 Billion.AFL-CIO PresidentMore >>
CHAMPAIGN -- The Champaign Board of Education swore in two returning and three new members at Monday night's special meeting. The new Board members were elected in the April 9 municipal elections. ReturningMore >>
CHAMPAIGN -- "I welcome the new Board members to the District and look forward to working collaboratively to realize the vision we have set for the future of Unit 4," said Superintendent Dr. Judy Wiegand.More >>
BEMENT - While village leaders say increasing the water bill for Bement residents was necessary, many locals are unhappy. Starting this month, residents are paying a 35 percent increase, though for some,More >>
BEMENT - While village leaders say increasing the water bill for Bement residents was necessary, many locals are unhappy. Starting this month, residents are paying a 35 percent increase, though for some,More >>
At the Community Home Environmental Learning Project, their services are similar to what seniors would receive at a nursing home. However, "we save the state money by keeping people in their homes andMore >>
At the Community Home Environmental Learning Project, their services are similar to what seniors would receive at a nursing home. However, "we save the state money by keeping people in their homes andMore >>
Peoria -- Attorneys have agreed on the 12 people who will hear the trial of a man accused of beating to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children.More >>
Peoria -- Attorneys have agreed on the 12 people who will hear the trial of a man accused of beating to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children.More >>
Decatur, Ill -- Decatur police are investigating an apparent shooting death after a 35-year-old man was found lying on the ground on the 700 block of West Harper Street, the victim of gunfire. The manMore >>
Decatur, Ill -- Decatur police are investigating an apparent shooting death after a 35-year-old man was found lying on the ground on the 700 block of West Harper Street, the victim of gunfire. The manMore >>
Peoria -- Jury selection in the trial of a man accused of beating to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children has gone slower than expected.More >>
Peoria -- Jury selection in the trial of a man accused of beating to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children has gone slower than expected.More >>
Leading up to World Red Cross Day, many people across Illinois are already going under the needle. They have been giving blood at various locations around the state. The American Red Cross reports, theMore >>
Leading up to World Red Cross Day, many people across Illinois are already going under the needle. They have been giving blood at various locations around the state. The American Red Cross reports, theMore >>
CHAMPAIGN- For the fourth year, Champaign Cycle spent the weekend raising funds for Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, during a two-day used bike sale. Owner Peter Davis says nearly 100 bikes soldMore >>
CHAMPAIGN- For the fourth year, Champaign Cycle spent the weekend raising funds for Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, during a two-day used bike sale. Owner Peter Davis says nearly 100 bikes soldMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - After debuting nearly one year ago, the Champaign food truck pilot program is nearing an end. Come June 30, the program is set to be over, but many students hope city leaders will extend it. CurrentlyMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - After debuting nearly one year ago, the Champaign food truck pilot program is nearing an end. Come June 30, the program is set to be over, but many students hope city leaders will extend it. CurrentlyMore >>
It's rare to happen once. To Becky Cox, it happened twice. "They're basically a normal child stuck in a disabled body," Becky said. Both of her daughters, Gabby and Cashlynn, are diagnosed with SpinalMore >>
It's rare to happen once. To Becky Cox, it happened twice. "They're basically a normal child stuck in a disabled body," Becky said. Both of her daughters, Gabby and Cashlynn, are diagnosed with SpinalMore >>
Decatur - Monday at 10pm on WAND News. An I-TEAM report: "Dead Credit." The Federal Trade Commission says up to 40 million Americans have mistakes or errors on their credit reports. We talk to a centralMore >>
Decatur - Monday at 10pm on WAND News. An I-TEAM report: "Dead Credit." The Federal Trade Commission says up to 40 million Americans have mistakes or errors on their credit reports. We talk to a centralMore >>
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) -- Two burglary suspects have led police on a more than 100-mile car chase through northern Illinois and over the Wisconsin state line.The chase began when the suspects fled from policeMore >>
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) -- Two burglary suspects have led police on a more than 100-mile car chase through northern Illinois and over the Wisconsin state line.The chase began when the suspects fled from policeMore >>
TAYLORVILLE - Saturday was bittersweet for students and teachers at South Elementary School in Taylorville.The school is shutting its doors for good because the grounds are not safe.Teachers told WANDMore >>
TAYLORVILLE - Saturday was bittersweet for students and teachers at South Elementary School in Taylorville. It is closing its doors for good.More >>
DECATUR - It was a big night for St. Teresa High School. The school held its annual mega-raffle Friday night at the KC Hall in Decatur.Thousands of tickets were sold.75 prizes were given away at the bigMore >>
DECATUR - It was a big night for St. Teresa High School. The school held its annual Mega Raffle Friday night at the KC Hall in Decatur.Thousands of tickets were sold.More >>
All this rain may not just be leaving a damper on the day but also on people's health. Rain and humid conditions contribute to an active allergy season. "It feels like a stuffed up nose, sinus headaches,More >>
DECATUR - All this rain may not just be leaving a damper on the day but also on people's health. Rain and humid conditions contribute to an active allergy season. More >>
SPRINGFIELD - Wet weather has forced the cancellation of the Antique Farm Show this weekend at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.Organizers deemed plowing and other activities planned for the eventMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Wet weather has forced the cancellation of the Antique Farm Show this weekend at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.Organizers deemed plowing and other activities planned for the eventMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Since being reinstated in March, Sangamon County's "DIRT" team, or Drug Interdiction Response Team, has taken down several local drug dealers.The latest example: Reginald Swope, 26, was arrestedMore >>
SPRINGFIELD - Since being reinstated in March, Sangamon County's "DIRT" team, or Drug Interdiction Response Team, has taken down several local drug dealers.The latest example: Reginald Swope, 26, was arrestedMore >>
A prison inmate who assaulted a Danville Correctional Center guard was one of about 100 inmates housed temporarily in the penitentiary's gymnasium.More >>
A prison inmate who assaulted a Danville Correctional Center guard was one of about 100 inmates housed temporarily in the penitentiary's gymnasium.More >>
PANA -- The driver of a deadly crash killing two women and a baby last year has pleaded guilty. Katie McKenna, 25, could now face up to six years behind bars after the crash that killed her son, sisterMore >>
PANA -- The driver of a deadly crash killing two women and a baby last year has pleaded guilty. Katie McKenna, 25, could now face up to six years behind bars after the crash that killed her son, sisterMore >>
Springfield - The 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the Lincoln funeral train arrival comes up in 2015. The Oak Ridge Cemetery Foundation is hoping to make the commemoration as authentic as possible. TheMore >>
Springfield - The 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the Lincoln funeral train arrival comes up in 2015. The Oak Ridge Cemetery Foundation is hoping to make the commemoration as authentic as possible. TheMore >>
Pana – A Pana woman pleads guilty in the deaths of two women and her baby son. 24 year old Katie McKenna took a plea deal for one count of reckless homicide with a motor vehicle in a Christian CountyMore >>
Pana – A Pana woman pleads guilty in the deaths of two women and her baby son.More >>
Belleville -- A Missouri-based supermarket chain faces a potential class-action lawsuit in Illinois related to a security breach affecting up to 2.4 million credit and debit cards of its customers.More >>
Belleville -- A Missouri-based supermarket chain faces a potential class-action lawsuit in Illinois related to a security breach affecting up to 2.4 million credit and debit cards of its customers.More >>
Champaign – The Champaign County Sheriffs office says, 41 year old Patrick Freeman, from Streator called 911 saying he needed to be taken to jail for having child pornography.More >>
Champaign – The Champaign County Sheriffs office says, 41 year old Patrick Freeman, from Streator called 911 saying he needed to be taken to jail for having child pornography.More >>
(DECATUR, IL) - In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), St. Mary's Hospital is thanking and recognizing the nurses who serve our patients each day with respect, care, competence and joy. "PleaseMore >>
(DECATUR, IL) - In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), St. Mary's Hospital is thanking and recognizing the nurses who serve our patients each day with respect, care, competence and joy. "PleaseMore >>
Peoria -- Interviews will enter a third day to seat a jury in the trial of a man accused of using a tire iron to beat to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children.More >>
Peoria -- Interviews will enter a third day to seat a jury in the trial of a man accused of using a tire iron to beat to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children.More >>
Springfield, Ill -- BREAKING: The Sangamon Co. Sheriff's Office confirms a 14-year-old girl was stabbed several times on West Calhoun in Springfield. She is in stable condition. Police are investigatingMore >>
Springfield, Ill -- BREAKING: The Sangamon Co. Sheriff's Office confirms a 14-year-old girl was stabbed several times on West Calhoun in Springfield. She is in stable condition. Police are investigatingMore >>
Four new members of the Decatur school board got their official welcome to District 61. Alida Graham, T.J. Jackson, Fred Spannaus and B.A. Buttz were sworn in at Thursday evening's school board meeting.More >>
Four new members of the Decatur school board got their official welcome to District 61. Alida Graham, T.J. Jackson, Fred Spannaus and B.A. Buttz were sworn in at Thursday evening's school board meeting.More >>
LOVINGTON- There's laughter whenever brother and sister Liam and Maisie Webb are together. But that wasn't always the case. At the age of two, Maisie was diagnosed with cancer and had to spend monthsMore >>
LOVINGTON- There's laughter whenever brother and sister Liam and Maisie Webb are together. But that wasn't always the case. At the age of two, Maisie was diagnosed with cancer and had to spend monthsMore >>
Decatur - Fred Stolley of Decatur is a decorated World War II veteran. But one medal he earned nearly 68 years ago was never given to him. Until now. On Thursday Congressman Rodney Davis, (R) Illinois,More >>
Decatur - Fred Stolley of Decatur is a decorated World War II veteran. But one medal he earned nearly 68 years ago was never given to him. Until now. On Thursday Congressman Rodney Davis, (R) Illinois,More >>
DECATUR -- There is new information in Decatur teen Caleb Witty's unsolved murder case.WAND has learned the gun used to kill Witty is now linked to 29-year-old Daniel C. Jones of Decatur.It's the firstMore >>
DECATUR -- There is new information in Decatur teen Caleb Witty's unsolved murder case.WAND has learned the gun used to kill Witty is now linked to 29-year-old Daniel C. Jones of Decatur.It's the firstMore >>
Springfield - Just because Senate Bill 1 received 62 yes votes today, does not mean that every one is for this proposed plan to save the state money. Speaker of the House Michael Madigan read off theMore >>
Springfield - Just because Senate Bill 1 received 62 yes votes today, does not mean that every one is for this proposed plan to save the state money. Speaker of the House Michael Madigan read off theMore >>
Springfield -- Gov. Pat Quinn says residents of Illinois must come together to help the homeowners across the state whose properties were damaged by floods in the past two weeks.More >>
Springfield -- Gov. Pat Quinn says residents of Illinois must come together to help the homeowners across the state whose properties were damaged by floods in the past two weeks.More >>
Urbana -- Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz says she won't oppose a 51-year-old Chicago man's petition asking a court to declare him innocent in a 1980 murder.More >>
Urbana -- Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz says she won't oppose a 51-year-old Chicago man's petition asking a court to declare him innocent in a 1980 murder.More >>
In an effort to prevent accidents, motorcycle groups joined Wednesday in Springfield with the Illinois State Police and transportation officials to kick off a safety campaign.More >>
In an effort to prevent accidents, motorcycle groups joined Wednesday in Springfield with the Illinois State Police and transportation officials to kick off a safety campaign.More >>
Springfield -- Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider is against raising the speed limit to 70 mph on the state's interstates and tollways.More >>
Springfield -- Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider is against raising the speed limit to 70 mph on the state's interstates and tollways.More >>
DECATUR - According to AAA, average Illinois gas prices are highest of those in any other continental state. On Wednesday, the average price soared to $3.94, less than only Hawaii and Alaska. The spike,More >>
DECATUR - According to AAA, average Illinois gas prices are highest of those in any other continental state. On Wednesday, the average price soared to $3.94, less than only Hawaii and Alaska. The spike,More >>
CHAMPAIGN -- The hallways of Franklin Middle School were turned into a Holocaust Museum Wednesday morning. Around 170 students have spent the past five weeks learning about the Holocaust and genocide. "TheyMore >>
CHAMPAIGN -- The hallways of Franklin Middle School were turned into a Holocaust Museum Wednesday morning. Around 170 students have spent the past five weeks learning about the Holocaust and genocide. "TheyMore >>
Peoria-- Attorneys have agreed on the first four jurors for the trial of a man accused of using a tire iron to beat to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children.More >>
Peoria-- Attorneys have agreed on the first four jurors for the trial of a man accused of using a tire iron to beat to death a central Illinois couple and three of their children.More >>
Springfield -- Gov. Pat Quinn says the Illinois House should act quickly to approve a pension-reform package because the state's economy depends on it.More >>
Springfield -- Gov. Pat Quinn says the Illinois House should act quickly to approve a pension-reform package because the state's economy depends on it.More >>
PANA - A Christian County grand jury returned indictments today against four Pana residents in the death of James Adam Bertin.Dylan Carroll, 17, Lee Coke, 39, Victor Chain Pickel, 37, were indicted forMore >>
PANA - A Christian County grand jury returned indictments today against four Pana residents in the death of James Adam Bertin.Travis Gregg, 29, was indicted for Mob Action and First Degree Murder.More >>
CHARLESTON- Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened near Eastern Illinois University on Saturday. Police say a student-aged female reported that several men raped her at a houseMore >>
CHARLESTON- Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened near Eastern Illinois University on Saturday. More >>
Roodhouse-- Family and friends are saying their final farewells to a pregnant woman and four other family members shot to death last week in the small central Illinois town of Manchester.More >>
Roodhouse-- Family and friends are saying their final farewells to a pregnant woman and four other family members shot to death last week in the small central Illinois town of Manchester.More >>
Springfield-- The largest Illinois government employees' union will take a second ratification vote on its tentative three-year contract because of a continuing lawsuit over back wages.More >>
Springfield-- The largest Illinois government employees' union will take a second ratification vote on its tentative three-year contract because of a continuing lawsuit over back wages.More >>
CHAMPAIGN -- The Champaign Public Library's budget is $500,000 in the red, potentially leading to job cuts. Ninety-two percent of the library's funding relies on property taxes. But thanks to the recession,More >>
CHAMPAIGN -- The Champaign Public Library's budget is $500,000 in the red, potentially leading to job cuts. Ninety-two percent of the library's funding relies on property taxes. But thanks to the recession,More >>
A day before American stroke month kicks off, researchers release vital information for patients. People are less likely to get emergency help when suffering a stroke. 204,000 stroke patients arrivedMore >>
A day before American stroke month kicks off, researchers release vital information for patients. People are less likely to get emergency help when suffering a stroke. 204,000 stroke patients arrivedMore >>