The City of Sullivan declared a water emergency on Wednesday due to ongoing drought conditions. Read moreSullivan declares water emergency amid ongoing drought conditions
Warrensburg has lifted its boil order Wednesday afternoon, according to the village's Facebook page. Read moreWarrensburg lifts boil order after water main break
James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
James Van Der Beek, best known as the titular character on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement from his family posted on Instagram. The post on Wednesday says he died earlier that day. Van Der Beek shared in 2024 that he was receiving treatment for colorectal cancer. Besides “Dawson’s Creek,” which ran from 1998 to 2003, he also appeared in “Varsity Blues” and later leaned into jokes mocking his own hunky persona. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and six children. Read moreJames Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
FBI agents are fanning out across an Arizona neighborhood not far from Nancy Guthrie’s home. They're knocking on doors and searching through thick desert terrain. This comes a day after authorities investigating Guthrie's disappearance detained a man who says he was questioned for hours before being released. The man told several media outlets on Wednesday that he had nothing to do with last week’s disappearance of Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Hours earlier, the FBI released images of a masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night she went missing near Tucson. Read moreFBI combs through thick desert terrain in search for clues in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
A Mahomet man has been arrested and charged after police said multiple children under the age of 10 reported sexual abuse. Read moreMahomet man charged after multiple children under 10 report sexual abuse
A man who tried to wash evidence away by showering in alcohol after a deadly shooting has been sentenced after pleading guilty to murder. Read moreMan who showered in alcohol to clean evidence sentenced for murder
The City of Decatur is offering grants to help businesses improve the appearance of their buildings. Read moreDecatur offers grants to help businesses improve storefronts
An Illinois healthcare company is giving a $55,000 grant to the Springfield Urban League to address gaps in maternal health for black women. Read moreIllinois healthcare company awards $55,000 grant to improve maternal health for black women
Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts. Bondi is confronting a new wave of criticism stemming from the political saga that has dogged her term after the release of millions of additional Epstein disclosures that victims have slammed as sloppy and incomplete. It will be the first time the attorney general appears before Congress since a tumultuous hearing in October in which she repeatedly deflected questions and countered Democrats’ criticism of her actions with her own political attacks. Read moreAttorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Wednesday! It was a gorgeous day across Central Illinois on Tuesday as high temperatures hit the mid-50s. It will be cooler for the next fe… Read moreAnother sunny, but mild day ahead
The City of Sullivan declared a water emergency on Wednesday due to ongoing drought conditions. Read moreSullivan declares water emergency amid ongoing drought conditions
Warrensburg has lifted its boil order Wednesday afternoon, according to the village's Facebook page. Read moreWarrensburg lifts boil order after water main break
James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
James Van Der Beek, best known as the titular character on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement from his family posted on Instagram. The post on Wednesday says he died earlier that day. Van Der Beek shared in 2024 that he was receiving treatment for colorectal cancer. Besides “Dawson’s Creek,” which ran from 1998 to 2003, he also appeared in “Varsity Blues” and later leaned into jokes mocking his own hunky persona. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and six children. Read moreJames Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
FBI agents are fanning out across an Arizona neighborhood not far from Nancy Guthrie’s home. They're knocking on doors and searching through thick desert terrain. This comes a day after authorities investigating Guthrie's disappearance detained a man who says he was questioned for hours before being released. The man told several media outlets on Wednesday that he had nothing to do with last week’s disappearance of Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Hours earlier, the FBI released images of a masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night she went missing near Tucson. Read moreFBI combs through thick desert terrain in search for clues in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
A Mahomet man has been arrested and charged after police said multiple children under the age of 10 reported sexual abuse. Read moreMahomet man charged after multiple children under 10 report sexual abuse
A man who tried to wash evidence away by showering in alcohol after a deadly shooting has been sentenced after pleading guilty to murder. Read moreMan who showered in alcohol to clean evidence sentenced for murder
The City of Decatur is offering grants to help businesses improve the appearance of their buildings. Read moreDecatur offers grants to help businesses improve storefronts
An Illinois healthcare company is giving a $55,000 grant to the Springfield Urban League to address gaps in maternal health for black women. Read moreIllinois healthcare company awards $55,000 grant to improve maternal health for black women
Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts. Bondi is confronting a new wave of criticism stemming from the political saga that has dogged her term after the release of millions of additional Epstein disclosures that victims have slammed as sloppy and incomplete. It will be the first time the attorney general appears before Congress since a tumultuous hearing in October in which she repeatedly deflected questions and countered Democrats’ criticism of her actions with her own political attacks. Read moreAttorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Wednesday! It was a gorgeous day across Central Illinois on Tuesday as high temperatures hit the mid-50s. It will be cooler for the next fe… Read moreAnother sunny, but mild day ahead
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
Springfield city leaders are working to make it easier to access cannabis business and home grant money. Read moreSpringfield working to expand cannabis, home grant program access
Teachers and parents spoke out during a Rochester schools community forum on Tuesday night, sharing their concerns about the district's proposed cuts. Read moreTeachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools
The Chatham Police Department announced Tuesday that it has partnered with the Sangamon County Treatment Alternatives for Safe Community (TASC) deflection specialists. Read moreChatham police partners with deflection program to address substance abuse, mental health
The forum focused on poverty and safety in the city, and offered resources and information for those struggling with paying their bills. Read moreDecatur City Council hosts forum on poverty and public safety
Urbana City Council approved about $230,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County on Monday night to build five single-family homes. Read moreUrbana City Council approves $230k for Habitat for Humanity housing
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
Cities and counties across the area have resources for people and families who need to get away from the cold and into a warm place. It's always a good idea to call ahead if possible to ensure the center is open. Read moreWhere to find warming centers in central Illinois
Danville's Got Talent: Battle of the Best will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the historic Fischer Theater. Read moreBattle of the Best brings Danville’s top talent to the Fischer Theater
Drivers traveling through Maroa on Route 51 will notice a change in speed limits starting Tuesday. According to Maroa Police Chief Fitzgerald, the Illinois Department of Transportation began replacing speed limit signs along Route 51, lowering the speed limit from 55 miles per hour to 45 mil… Read moreSpeed limit reduced on Route 51 through Maroa
The Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur is hosting a Valentine's Day program to give parents the night off. Read moreChildren's Museum of Illinois offering Valentine's Day program to give parents the night off
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Country music superstar Brantley Gilbert is coming to Decatur! Read moreBrantley Gilbert coming to perform at The Devon
