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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 More>>
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 More>>
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 More>>
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 More>>
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 More>>
Decatur – A longtime eyesore in downtown Decatur is finally seeing some action for the tear down stages. More>>
Decatur – WAND is partnering with the Local Red Cross and the United Way to help families affected by the devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. More>>
Decatur – Several local business are taking donations for the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts in Moore, Ok. More>>
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. More>>
Decatur – It is hard to believe that just over two weeks until the county fair season starts, with the annual Macon County Fair. More>>
DECATUR-Many college seniors have already thrown their caps into the air, but the majority of those 2013 grads are now searching for jobs. It's a little better than previous years, but not as easy as More>>
Decatur - The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week's crime of the week. More>>
Decatur – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is awarding a large grant to a Decatur organization. More>>
Decatur - The Water Services Division will be flushing fire hydrants to remove harmless materials that collect in the water mains beginning on May 20, 2013 until completed. More>>
Sunday dozens of people said goodbye to a school that's been in Decatur for more than 150 years. An open house at Brush College Elementary School gave generations of students a final chance to walk through More>>
Several decades ago thousands of men and women lost their lives fighting in the Vietnam War. Councilman and Vietnam veteran Patrick McDaniel said 46 of them were from Macon County. In fact, several of 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>>
Decatur – The Decatur Area Arts Council announces their choice for the first mural to be painted for the city's mural project. More>>
Decatur – Thousands of dollars is on the line for the Macon County Animal Control and Care. More>>
Decatur – Now is the time to get your permits if you're planning to set off fireworks this summer. More>>
Decatur – Decatur Celebration officials are conducting a Community Survey to gain valuable feedback about the festival. More>>
Decatur – Residents in Decatur may have noticed a smell around the lake. More>>
Decatur – Macon County Sheriff Officials have located a stolen SUV that was taken form the Veolia on Wycles Road. 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 Clevenger More>>
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 teen More>>
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 thousand More>>
Decatur –Syngenta and The Farm Progress show committee announced who will be performing at the Farm Progress show. More>>
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 cutting 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 of More>>
Decatur – A 8th grade class needs your help to dig wells in developing countries. More>>
Decatur – A school that spans decades will soon close their doors. More>>
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 blood More>>
Decatur – Many in Decatur will be able to remember the Vietnam War Era starting Thursday. More>>
Decatur – Students from Heartland Technical Academy's Audio Video Production class are collaborating with students from Cosmetology. More>>
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 alternative More>>
Decatur - Middle school students spent the afternoon learning about engineering. More>>
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-TEAM More>>
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 homeless More>>
Decatur – An 18 year old Decatur man is in the hospital after suffering burns in a fire. More>>
Decatur – A police chase ended in a crash at West Eldorado Street and North Oakland Avenue, in Decatur. More>>
Decatur – Fire fighters were called out to Route 36 and 70th Street in Long Creek. More>>
Decatur – If you are looking for something to do this weekend check out an event to help raise money for the American Heart Association. More>>
Decatur – Police were searching an area of Lake Decatur around 11:30 this morning. More>>
Decatur – Tomorrow the Humane Society's Semi Annual Dog Wash will take place. More>>
Decatur – Letter carriers are getting ready today for this year's "Stamp out Hunger" food drive tomorrow. 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>>
DECATUR-To get to and from school, some Decatur high schoolers take city buses. In November, -a WAND I-team report exposed out of control student behavior on the buses and at the transit center. Lt. Jim More>>
Decatur – The State Department of Natural Resources is looking into a fish kill on Lake Decatur. More>>
Decatur – The sunshine will back just in time for this weekends opening of a summer festival series. 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. Jonathan More>>
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." More>>
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 workers More>>
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 educators More>>
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 the More>>
Decatur – The man arrested in a Decatur shooting death appeared in court today. More>>
Decatur – The city council approves a new grocery store to begin work on Decatur's near northwest side. More>>
Sweetwater – New details in a death investigation for a shooting that happened back in March. 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 reports More>>
Decatur – Traffic was shut down on a Decatur city street this afternoon. More>>
Decatur – A new exhibit is now on display at the Decatur Public Library. More>>
Decatur – One year ago today Decatur's Dennis Elementary teamed up with Millikin University to create a new lab school. 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 man More>>
Decatur – The jury trial is set for a man charged in relation to a shooting on Decatur's south side. More>>
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 central 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. 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.
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Decatur – Caterpillar announced they will be laying off an additional 300 employees at their Decatur plant. More>>
A Decatur man is back in court facing murder charges. 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. "Please 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 months 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 first More>>
Decatur – A prayer service was held today in Decatur for National Day of Prayer. More>>
Decatur – New details have been released in the ongoing investigation for a teen murdered nearly two years ago. More>>
Decatur – Police arrest another person after shots were fired nearly two weeks ago. More>>
DECATUR- Snapchat is a popular app for the android or iphone. Take a photo, send it, and it disappears in a few seconds. "I actually had a friend who asked me to get the app so we could send each other More>>
Decatur – Local businesses and city leaders join forces today at the annual Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. More>>
Decatur – Police are investigating a morning crash in Decatur. More>>
Decatur – A number of area businesses will soon be on display in Decatur. More>>
DECATUR-The Plan B pill has become easier to get over the years. And now a federal judge has ruled that it should be available to anyone regardless of age, Making it easier for those under the age of More>>
Since 1909, thousands of cars have gone across the South Shores Drive bridge. More than 100 years later, striped orange and white signs barricade drivers from riding through. Decatur's Assistant City More>>
Decatur – The Environmental Management Department has a new home. More>>
Decatur – A victim is recovering from a shooting outside a Decatur McDonald's. More>>
Decatur – A family of three is behind bars after police say they were selling drugs near a church. More>>
Often times people are not the target of a heinous crime but a victim of an unforeseen accident. Sunday Decatur honored workers who have died on the job, unveiling two new, permanent stones with the names More>>
Decatur - The I-Team is back with a whole new series of investigations. Monday at 10pm on WAND News: Essential Air Service was supposed to be a temporary 10 year program that started in 1978 to help More>>
The rain was not just causing flooding problems but it was also washing out sports fields and some of this spring's baseball and softball season. Thirteen -year-old Matt Skeffington finally enjoyed a More>>
Decatur – A small private school in Decatur was on lock down for about 90 minutes Thursday morning. More>>
Decatur – The city of Decatur will hold its annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony today. More>>
Decatur – Our Lady of Lourdes School was placed on lockdown just after 11 yesterday morning. More>>
Archer Daniels Midland Co. is closer to making a huge expansion into Australia with a possible deal for a grain handler there called GrainCorp. More>>
MANCHESTER- The park in Manchester is usually a place of fun. But there's a somber corner now. On a bench sits a memorial to a family gunned down. "Really, really sad. I really feel bad that Kassidy More>>
Decatur – Volunteers will be out taking donations Friday for the Easter Seals Celebration Day Fundraiser. More>>
Thursday evening's training session at the Warrensburg Fire Protection District focused on liquid petroleum gas explosions and taught firefighters across Central Illinois about how to be safe beyond heavy More>>
Decatur - With some dogged determination the countries top K-9's will be in Decatur this weekend at Progress City. The "Cluster Dog Shows" started Thursday and run through Sunday. They are sponsored More>>
The Decatur Fire Department and St. Mary's Hospital will begin accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Junior Fire Cadet Program the 1st of May. More>>
Decatur – A small private school in Decatur was on lockdown for about 90 minutes earlier today. More>>
Decatur - Adults interested in earning a bachelor's degree should attend Millikin University's PACE Open House on Thursday, April 25, from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. More>>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Consumers who buy a new dog or cat only to find out it has a serious disease or ailment would have a new form of recourse under an Illinois Senate proposal.The Senate Executive More>>
DECATUR -- All the rain and flooding in Central Illinois is frustrating some farmers by pushing back planting for this year's crop. It's planting time right now, but some fields in Decatur have seen up More>>
Decatur – More than 500 Decatur students are taking the day off from school to clean up the community. More>>
Decatur – A major change is on track in downtown Decatur. More>>
DECATUR—DPS 61 Superintendent Gloria Davis has announced her retirement, effective 2014. She made the announcement at Tuesday night's board meeting. More>>
DECATUR-For more than four years the city has been trying to demolish the Barnes Garage. And now that will happen in the next 90 days and at no cost to taxpayers. The Barnes Garage: its peeling paint, concrete More>>
Representatives Tom Cross, Bill Mitchell, and Adam Brown rolled out a bill that they claim will reduce fraud and misuse of the state's welfare system. More>>
Decatur, IL - Decatur Celebration organizers announced today plans for the 28th annual street festival this August 1, 2, 3 and 4. More>>
Decatur – Exciting announcements about the Decatur Celebration are expected today. More>>
Decatur – A Decatur man is in jail, after police say he was driving drunk with his three year old daughter in he car. More>>
Decatur - Decatur is seeing a rapid flow of water over its dam after months of drought conditions. Villa Grove in Douglas County has residents trying to recover after their homes flooded with water. More>>
Decatur – Governor Pat Quinn made an Earth Day announcement today that Macon County is among those selected for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Used Tire Program. More>>
Decatur – Earlier this month Caterpillar announced hundreds of layoffs at the Decatur plant. More>>
Decatur – Police arrest two men and are searching for a third suspect, in a shooting over the weekend. More>>
Decatur – It is money smart week, and to help you better manage personal finances Busey is holding a public awareness campaign all week. More>>
On Saturday and Sunday morning, The Macon County Health Department brought together various groups for a Cigarette butt clean up day. More>>
The price of gold has gone down but the price of gold jewelry may still be up. Just last week the price of the precious metal's price plunged more than $200 an ounce. Doris Keane of Keane Creations works More>>
The troubling scene from Massachusetts has everyone on edge. It's not always the easiest scenario to cope with. Some of us are glued to our televisions watching the details unfold, but experts are saying More>>
Decatur - Cigarette Butt Clean Up Event will begin tomorrow at 9am. More>>
Decatur – Two women are accused of working together to steal purses from shoppers. More>>
Decatur - The 62nd Annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show will be April 19, 20 and 21st at the Macon County Fair Grounds in Decatur, from 9 am to 6 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. More>>
Decatur – A man facing charges for murder is back in court, this time for charges of sexual assault. More>>
Decatur – The popular CherryBerry will soon be opening another store in the city. More>>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn has issued an emergency declaration following the flooding and severe weather affecting areas across Illinois.
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MT. ZION -- The U.S. Senate striking down tougher background checks was a big blow for President Obama's gun control measures. It's already federal law for any gun dealer to run a background check on More>>
Decatur – The Decatur Park District is facing some major challenges as it starts next year's budget process. More>>
CENTRAL ILLINOIS - If you have any photos from the weather, please share them with us --- news@wandtv.com. More>>
Decatur - The City of Decatur will hold several programs on Wednesday, April 24 as part of Money Smart Week. More>>
Decatur - The 2013 River Cleanup will be canceled due to the flooding of the Sangamon River. More>>
Decatur – Work is set to begin on US 36 and County Club Road in Decatur, on April 22nd. More>>
Decatur – The jury trial for drug charges continues today, for 28 year old Demarta Cunningham. More>>
Decatur – If you want to put your condolences and thoughts into writing for victims of the Boston Marathon, you have a chance. More>>
DECATUR - As of June 1, Ameren Illinois customers will begin paying less for their electricity. Spokesperson Leigh Morris says around half a million customers will save approximately $107 over the course More>>
CENTRAL ILLINOIS - The same storm system that knocked out power for 3,000 people in southern Illinois is responsible for causing a fair amount of damage in central Illinois.Hail, wind, and storms combined More>>
FORSYTH - The Bomb Squad was called out to the Stevens Creek subdivision but the "grenades" that were found turned out to be fake. More>>
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 More>>
LINCOLN - A woman from Lincoln will spend more than 20 years in prison for producing child pornography. Laura Sigler, 26, pleaded guilty in Federal Court to producing pornographic images using a five year More>>
Decatur - The west end of Decatur could soon have a new County Market grocery store. The city has received a redevelopment plan that would locate the store near the intersection of Oakland and Grand Avenues. More>>
FORSYTH - Two people Macon County Sheriff Tom Schneider calls "wannabe criminals" are now in custody thanks to quick reaction by law enforcement.It began when at around 5:30 Sunday evening off Hickory More>>
Decatur – The addition of a new grocery store in Decatur is up for a vote. More>>
Photo by Ed CrossPANA, Illinois - Initial charges of mob action have been filed against five suspects now in custody.
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DECATUR, IL —April 22, 2013 is Earth Day, a day which highlights the importance of conserving energy, reducing waste and treating the planet with respect and care. Earth Day is a perfect time to reflect More>>
DECATUR- Former Decatur police detective Matthew Knuckles has been sentenced to probation.Knuckles was arrested and charged with stealing nearly $10,000 in police funds back in February.An police internal More>>
DECATUR - Weather is affecting businesses across central Illinois.
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DECATUR -- When it comes to home foreclosures, Illinois ranks as one of the worst in the country. But there is help before homeowners fall behind. The Illinois Hardest Hit Fund is a state program funded More>>
Decatur – The Macon County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Committee is hosting Agucation. More>>
Decatur, IL – The early bird prize drawing for the Decatur Duck Derby will be held on Wednesday, April 24th from 6:00 to 9:00 AM at Children's Museum of Illinois. More>>
Decatur – The recent heavy rain could make for dangerous currents on the Sangamon River, downstream from Lake Decatur. More>>
Local inmates are donating a record amount to the American Cancer Society. It's all part of the Decatur Correctional Center's annual Relay For Life benefit. It's an event that's been going on for a number More>>
Decatur - Millikin University has named Doctor Patrick White as Interim President. More>>
Decatur – Kids are learning how to live a more active and healthy lifestyle through a 4-H program. More>>
Decatur – The annual Take Back the Night takes center stage in Decatur tomorrow. More>>
DECATUR- The race for the district 61 school board has been one of the hottest in Decatur. Nine people, at one point ten, vying for just four seats. And now there's been lots of turnover. Here are the More>>
Decatur – The medical license of a doctor, who admits to being hooked on drugs and forging prescriptions to get them, has been suspended. More>>
Decatur – A Decatur physician admits to forging names of other doctors on prescriptions, and being hooked to drugs. More>>
MACON -- Cursive handwriting - considered a rite of passage for many in elementary school.
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Photo Credit: Laura PearseDecatur – One person is recovering after getting thrown off a motorcycle this weekend. More>>
One local girl has never been on an airplane but that could change if she can raise money to get to Italy as she follows her dreams to attend the Goodwill Ambassadors Sports Tour Program. Meadow Syrcle More>>
Young ladies all around Central Illinois are preparing for prom season and one local high school is making sure the night they always imagined comes at an affordable price. It was like a store filled More>>
For Sandra Sorrell and Candace Richardson, Caterpillar was a second home. The way they made their living. "I thought that I was going to be working there for the rest of my life," Sorrell said. She had More>>
Decatur - Major cuts at Decatur's second largest employer. Caterpillar is cutting 460 workers due to a downturn in the mining industry. The Decatur plant is a manufacturer of large mining trucks and More>>
Decatur, Ill. (AP) -- Caterpillar Inc. says it plans to lay off more than 460 employees this June at its plant in Decatur.
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