Steady to heavy showers will be in the area through the overnight hours. Temperatures will be cooler. Read moreA soggy and cool Tuesday
Through a partnership with Richland Community College, students accepted into the Prep Academy Program will begin working toward both their high school diploma and an associate's degree. Read moreJump starting their futures: DPS students sign up for Prep Academy
The Decatur City Council approved a $180,000 payment to the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission to create a "road map" for the future of its bus service. Read moreDecatur approves $180K plan to create bus service 'road map'
Municipal leaders believe lawmakers should preserve local authority to ensure housing growth aligns with infrastructure capacity, public safety and professional planning. Read moreIllinois Municipal League introduces alternative housing development plan, realtors strongly oppose
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The title of this evening's blog is a weird combo, for sure. Nonetheless, that's exactly what WAND weather is expecting. Read moreSevere storms and filthy cars
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside of a Danville grocery store that killed one person Saturday evening. Read moreDanville man arrested after 1 killed outside grocery store
A man spotted carrying a gun in the vicinity of the White House was shot by law enforcement officers after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument. That's according to Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn, who said plainclothes agents spotted the man around 3:30 p.m. Monday in the area near the White House complex and saw the imprint of the weapon on him. The unidentified man attempted to flee when uniformed officers with the Secret Service approached him. Quinn said the man fired at the officers, who returned fire. The alleged gunman was transported to a local hospital, as was a minor who was shot but not seriously injured. Read moreMan shot by law enforcement near Washington Monument, Secret Service says
One man is dead following a crash in Urbana over the weekend. Read more1 man dead after SUV, motorcycle crash in Urbana
Champaign police arrested a suspect following a deadly shooting late Friday afternoon. Read moreMan arrested in connection with deadly Champaign shooting
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order issued Monday allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. Those rules had been in effect for several years until a federal appeals court imposed new restrictions last week. Most abortions are obtained with medication, normally mifepristone and a second drug, misoprostol. The availability of those drugs has made abortion accessible to women in states with bans. Louisiana sued, saying mifepristone’s availability undermined the ban there. Read moreSupreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
Steady to heavy showers will be in the area through the overnight hours. Temperatures will be cooler. Read moreA soggy and cool Tuesday
Through a partnership with Richland Community College, students accepted into the Prep Academy Program will begin working toward both their high school diploma and an associate's degree. Read moreJump starting their futures: DPS students sign up for Prep Academy
The Decatur City Council approved a $180,000 payment to the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission to create a "road map" for the future of its bus service. Read moreDecatur approves $180K plan to create bus service 'road map'
Municipal leaders believe lawmakers should preserve local authority to ensure housing growth aligns with infrastructure capacity, public safety and professional planning. Read moreIllinois Municipal League introduces alternative housing development plan, realtors strongly oppose
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The title of this evening's blog is a weird combo, for sure. Nonetheless, that's exactly what WAND weather is expecting. Read moreSevere storms and filthy cars
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside of a Danville grocery store that killed one person Saturday evening. Read moreDanville man arrested after 1 killed outside grocery store
A man spotted carrying a gun in the vicinity of the White House was shot by law enforcement officers after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument. That's according to Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn, who said plainclothes agents spotted the man around 3:30 p.m. Monday in the area near the White House complex and saw the imprint of the weapon on him. The unidentified man attempted to flee when uniformed officers with the Secret Service approached him. Quinn said the man fired at the officers, who returned fire. The alleged gunman was transported to a local hospital, as was a minor who was shot but not seriously injured. Read moreMan shot by law enforcement near Washington Monument, Secret Service says
One man is dead following a crash in Urbana over the weekend. Read more1 man dead after SUV, motorcycle crash in Urbana
Champaign police arrested a suspect following a deadly shooting late Friday afternoon. Read moreMan arrested in connection with deadly Champaign shooting
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order issued Monday allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. Those rules had been in effect for several years until a federal appeals court imposed new restrictions last week. Most abortions are obtained with medication, normally mifepristone and a second drug, misoprostol. The availability of those drugs has made abortion accessible to women in states with bans. Louisiana sued, saying mifepristone’s availability undermined the ban there. Read moreSupreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
Superintendent Jennifer Gill said the district has been targeted by scammers impersonating her and other district leaders, trying to get staff to click on unsafe links. Read moreSpringfield District 186 approves $75K contract to fight phishing attacks
The park district said the center, which will be located at Scovill Park West, will be a welcoming space for activities, socializing and valuable resources focused on senior well-being. Read moreDecatur Park District to break ground on new senior activity center
Central Illinois CEO CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) will highlight student entrepreneurs at its 2026 Trade Show. Read moreStudent entrepreneurs take spotlight at Central Illinois CEO's 2026 Trade Show
The Faith Coalition for the Common Good hosted a May Day event Friday to help bring the Springfield community together. Read more'We are a city of community organizers': Faith Coalition hosts May Day event in Springfield
Congratulations with a splash, as dozens of nursing students at the Springfield campus of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing rang in graduation. Read moreCongrats with a splash: UIC nursing students dive into graduation
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the Olympian Drive on-ramp to Interstate 57 in Champaign will be closed for two weeks. Read moreIDOT announces 2-week closure of Olympian Drive ramp to I-57
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Central Illinois CEO CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) will highlight student entrepreneurs at its 2026 Trade Show. Read moreStudent entrepreneurs take spotlight at Central Illinois CEO's 2026 Trade Show
Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, HSHS St Mary's Hospital, and Decatur Memorial Hospital will mark National Cancer Survivors Day. Read moreLocal hospital to mark National Cancer Survivors Day
Dozens of community members gathered at the Oak Ridge Cemetery over the weekend for a solemn Veteran's Memorial Vigil. Read moreDozens gather to honor fallen veterans at Springfield cemetery
30 elementary students graduated from the very first Mini Medical School Program at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in Champaign Saturday. Read moreChampaign elementary students graduate from Mini Medical School
Bridge construction in Decatur will require a road closure beginning next week. Read moreRoad to close for bridge construction in Decatur
A summer program providing free meals for kids across Decatur will return for its 43rd year in June. Read moreSummer program offers free meals for Decatur kids
