If you were in Monticello Saturday, you probably heard the sound of planes in the air all day. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest brings community together in Monticello
Missouri's William Jewell College running back dies after experiencing medical emergency during game
William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline — and shortly after scoring a touchdown — during the Missouri-based Division II school’s season opener, officials said. Without providing many details, police in Liberty, Missouri, issued a statement that said emergency officials on hand at the game attended to a player about 20 minutes after kickoff. The player was transported by to a local hospital, police said. The player was pronounced dead at the hospital and was identified by the school as being Barnett. Read moreMissouri's William Jewell College running back dies after experiencing medical emergency during game
One person was sent to the hospital after two semi trucks crashed and were engulfed in flames in Effingham County Saturday. Read more1 hospitalized after fiery crash in Effingham County
As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing hard about the perceived threats of voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens as the November election approach. He wants the Postal Service to send mail ballots only to voters verified as American citizens. The Census Bureau has promoted a dubious report about thousands of noncitizens voting in 2020, when Trump lost. His Department of Homeland Security is claiming without providing evidence that 250,000 noncitizens are on the voter rolls in just four states. Voting by noncitizens is extremely rare. Trump's opponents say the Republican president and his allies are setting the stage for legal challenges to outcomes he may not like in the fall election. Read moreNoncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have ended a second day of deliberations without a verdict. Clancy is on trial to determine whether she was responsible for her actions when she killed her three children in 2023. The jury began deliberating Thursday afternoon and met again Friday. They'll be back Monday morning. Clancy doesn't deny strangling her children. But her lawyer says she did it because she lost her grip on reality due to a rare mental illness that can follow childbirth. Prosecutors say Clancy knew what she was doing. They say she killed the children because she was depressed and tired of living. Read moreJury in Lindsay Clancy trial ends second day of deliberations without a verdict
No injuries were reported after a school bus and a Jeep collided in Macon Friday afternoon. Read moreNo one injured after school bus and Jeep collide in Macon
(WAND) -- The Original Friday Frenzy is back for the 2026 season!
The WAND Sports team covered 11 games during week 2 on Friday. Our WAND Matchup of the Week featured was a rivalry game between New Berlin and Pleasant Plains. Read moreFriday Frenzy: Pleasant Plains crushes New Berlin Pretzels into crumbs in blowout
The Springfield Hotel & Lodging Association is urging the Sangamon County Board to delay its vote on a new 3% hotel-motel tax to fund the BOS Center expansion. Read moreSpringfield hotel group opposes new 3% tax for BOS Center project
The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities. Independent experts say the conflict is a symptom of a social and political debate over how to frame a national surge in measles cases, the worst seen in more than three decades. Pennsylvania officials this week reported that two unvaccinated residents died after being infected with measles. Read moreMeasles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
If you were in Monticello Saturday, you probably heard the sound of planes in the air all day. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest brings community together in Monticello
Missouri's William Jewell College running back dies after experiencing medical emergency during game
William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline — and shortly after scoring a touchdown — during the Missouri-based Division II school’s season opener, officials said. Without providing many details, police in Liberty, Missouri, issued a statement that said emergency officials on hand at the game attended to a player about 20 minutes after kickoff. The player was transported by to a local hospital, police said. The player was pronounced dead at the hospital and was identified by the school as being Barnett. Read moreMissouri's William Jewell College running back dies after experiencing medical emergency during game
One person was sent to the hospital after two semi trucks crashed and were engulfed in flames in Effingham County Saturday. Read more1 hospitalized after fiery crash in Effingham County
As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing hard about the perceived threats of voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens as the November election approach. He wants the Postal Service to send mail ballots only to voters verified as American citizens. The Census Bureau has promoted a dubious report about thousands of noncitizens voting in 2020, when Trump lost. His Department of Homeland Security is claiming without providing evidence that 250,000 noncitizens are on the voter rolls in just four states. Voting by noncitizens is extremely rare. Trump's opponents say the Republican president and his allies are setting the stage for legal challenges to outcomes he may not like in the fall election. Read moreNoncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have ended a second day of deliberations without a verdict. Clancy is on trial to determine whether she was responsible for her actions when she killed her three children in 2023. The jury began deliberating Thursday afternoon and met again Friday. They'll be back Monday morning. Clancy doesn't deny strangling her children. But her lawyer says she did it because she lost her grip on reality due to a rare mental illness that can follow childbirth. Prosecutors say Clancy knew what she was doing. They say she killed the children because she was depressed and tired of living. Read moreJury in Lindsay Clancy trial ends second day of deliberations without a verdict
No injuries were reported after a school bus and a Jeep collided in Macon Friday afternoon. Read moreNo one injured after school bus and Jeep collide in Macon
(WAND) -- The Original Friday Frenzy is back for the 2026 season!
The WAND Sports team covered 11 games during week 2 on Friday. Our WAND Matchup of the Week featured was a rivalry game between New Berlin and Pleasant Plains. Read moreFriday Frenzy: Pleasant Plains crushes New Berlin Pretzels into crumbs in blowout
The Springfield Hotel & Lodging Association is urging the Sangamon County Board to delay its vote on a new 3% hotel-motel tax to fund the BOS Center expansion. Read moreSpringfield hotel group opposes new 3% tax for BOS Center project
The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities. Independent experts say the conflict is a symptom of a social and political debate over how to frame a national surge in measles cases, the worst seen in more than three decades. Pennsylvania officials this week reported that two unvaccinated residents died after being infected with measles. Read moreMeasles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
The finished mural, created by local artist Antonio "Toni Picasso" Burton, celebrates community, connection and the power of advocacy. Read moreWebster Cantrell Youth Advocacy unveils new mural in Decatur
The race will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Workforce Development Institute at Richland Community College in Decatur. Read moreOperation Obstacle returns to Decatur for 6th year in September
Heritage Behavioral Health is marking Overdose Awareness Day with its fourth annual event from 3-6 p.m. Monday at the Fairview Park pavilion in Decatur. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health to mark Overdose Awareness Day with 4th annual event
Members of the UIS athletic training program are providing medical and athletic training services to Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) players. Read moreUIS students support historic women's pro baseball league
The annual event will take place on Friday and Saturday in Downtown Lincoln. Read moreSoar over central Illinois during Balloons Over 66 in Lincoln
The fundraiser will help support the Northeast Community Fund and neighbors in need. Read moreFarm to Fund Fundraiser bringing community together to support Northeast Community Fund
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As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
If you were in Monticello Saturday, you probably heard the sound of planes in the air all day. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest brings community together in Monticello
The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Read moreMacon Co. Conservation District, United Way partner for Food Truck Frenzy
University of Illinois Athletics will host a 9/11 Memorial Climb to commemorate 25 years since the attacks and honor the lives lost. Read moreIllinois Athletics to host Memorial Climb to mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks
The race will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Workforce Development Institute at Richland Community College in Decatur. Read moreOperation Obstacle returns to Decatur for 6th year in September
Monticello is the place to be this Saturday for the Horizon Hobby RC Fest. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest returns to Monticello this weekend
