DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! The weekend kicks off with pleasant conditions and quiet weather, but our next chance for severe weather returns at the start of … Read moreQuiet weekend, storms on the horizon
The Massey commission is reflecting on their work to enact change following one of the former EMT's accused of killing Earl Moore Jr. in 2022 pleading guilty in court Friday morning. Read moreMassey Commission members reflect after Cadigan guilty plea
The Effingham Fire Department officially cut the ribbon on a new training center Friday. Read moreEffingham Fire Department cuts ribbon on new training center
With the 23rd pick in the 2nd Round of the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Illinois pass rusher Gabe Jacas. Read morePatriots draft Illini pass rusher Gabe Jacas
The Illinois Insurance Association hopes the Illinois Senate will not move forward with a massive reform plan for auto and homeowners insurance. Read moreIL Insurance Association hopes Senate pumps brakes on auto, homeowner insurance reform bill
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - In the wake of a Friday cool front, drier weather sweeps in just in time for this weekend. Not only will the weekend feature lots of sunshine (… Read morePrice To Pay For Great Weekend
The man who surrendered after barricading himself inside a Jacksonville home for over ten hours, prompting a nearby school to close for the day, has been identified. Read moreSuspect identified after 10-hour standoff in Jacksonville ends in surrender
Students from Champaign Unit 4 earned third place at the Illinois State Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) Competition. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 students earn 3rd place finish at state ACES competition
History of the Heartland is preparing to host their 7th annual Historic Preservation Week in May. Read moreHistory of the Heartland announces 7th annual Historic Preservation Week
The Decatur Family YMCA will soon be under new leadership. Read moreLeadership change coming to Decatur Family YMCA
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! The weekend kicks off with pleasant conditions and quiet weather, but our next chance for severe weather returns at the start of … Read moreQuiet weekend, storms on the horizon
The Massey commission is reflecting on their work to enact change following one of the former EMT's accused of killing Earl Moore Jr. in 2022 pleading guilty in court Friday morning. Read moreMassey Commission members reflect after Cadigan guilty plea
The Effingham Fire Department officially cut the ribbon on a new training center Friday. Read moreEffingham Fire Department cuts ribbon on new training center
With the 23rd pick in the 2nd Round of the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Illinois pass rusher Gabe Jacas. Read morePatriots draft Illini pass rusher Gabe Jacas
The Illinois Insurance Association hopes the Illinois Senate will not move forward with a massive reform plan for auto and homeowners insurance. Read moreIL Insurance Association hopes Senate pumps brakes on auto, homeowner insurance reform bill
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - In the wake of a Friday cool front, drier weather sweeps in just in time for this weekend. Not only will the weekend feature lots of sunshine (… Read morePrice To Pay For Great Weekend
The man who surrendered after barricading himself inside a Jacksonville home for over ten hours, prompting a nearby school to close for the day, has been identified. Read moreSuspect identified after 10-hour standoff in Jacksonville ends in surrender
Students from Champaign Unit 4 earned third place at the Illinois State Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) Competition. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 students earn 3rd place finish at state ACES competition
History of the Heartland is preparing to host their 7th annual Historic Preservation Week in May. Read moreHistory of the Heartland announces 7th annual Historic Preservation Week
The Decatur Family YMCA will soon be under new leadership. Read moreLeadership change coming to Decatur Family YMCA
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has introduced legislation in Congress to increase funding for agriculture research. Read moreBill introduced in Illinois would increase USDA research funding
The City of Champaign is informing the community of upcoming temporary road closures ahead of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend. Read moreChampaign announces road closures for Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend
Students from across the state brought their special projects and inventions to Springfield to demonstrate the importance of afterschool and out-of-school-time programs. Read moreIL students bring special projects, inventions to 2026 STEM Showcase
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is changing the way you reserve campsites when setting up at state parks. Read moreIDNR to improve campsite reservation system for state parks
The 2026 Teen Academy will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, where students will participate in interactive sessions on the digital and physical world led by FBI officials. Read moreFBI Springfield opens applications to local high schoolers for 2026 Teen Academy
Illinois Rep. Regan Deering and the Macon County Farm Bureau will partner for a free shred event and diaper drive. Read moreDecatur residents invited to shred documents, donate diapers at free event
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Treasurer Michael Frerichs said collectible baseball cards of Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr., a gold ingot, and an 1868 French coin bearing the image of Napoleon III are among items available at the online ICash auction April 24-May 3. Read moreTrading cards, gold ingot, and more available at Treasurer Frerichs’ online ICash Auction
The Champaign Park District announced an upcoming grant-funded tree planting at Heritage Park. Read moreChampaign Park District announces upcoming grant-funded tree planting
University of Illinois Springfield researcher and assistant professor of ecohydrology Kyle Blount is tackling research regarding environmental equity and impacts in cities. Read moreSTEM Minute | A UIS professor researching water, heat, and the impacts on cities
A pastor in Urbana is holding what she calls "upscale AA meetings" for those struggling with addictions or people who feel "stuck in life." Read moreUrbana pastor holding 'upscale AA meetings'
The Free Smoke Alarm Program is designed to help make sure every home is equipped with working smoke alarms. Read moreDanville Fire Department providing free smoke alarms to families in need
The village of Mahomet is considering a $15 increase to the water and sewer bills of their customers to help offset operational costs. Read moreVillage of Mahomet to vote on $15 increase to water and sewer bills