Fresh off leading the Illini to a Final Four berth, Keaton Wagler has declared for the NBA draft. Read moreIllinois star Wagler declares for NBA draft following historic freshman season
Local pet owners are sharing the love for their furry, scaly and feathered friends on National Pet Day. Read morePHOTOS: National Pet Day 2026
Authorities say a suspect was fatally shot by police after stabbing three people in a random attack at a major New York subway station. Police say the incident happened Saturday morning at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station. Officers responding to a report of stabbings encountered a man armed with a machete. Police say the man was shot by one of the officers and taken to a hospital. The suspect later died. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the victims sustained injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening. Read moreNew York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say
The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) hosted its third annual public safety panel discussion, giving the public a chance to ask officials questions directly. Read moreCONO hosts third annual safety panel encouraging community connection with law enforcement
The Homer Fire Protection District responded to a reported tractor fire just across the county line on Saturday. Read moreHomer fire crews extinguish tractor fire near county line
The City of Decatur said that the former Decatur Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 136 S. Dipper Lane will become a 14-unit apartment complex. Read moreFormer Decatur nursing home to be transformed into apartment complex
Firefighters responded to a fire in an abandoned apartment building in Champaign Saturday morning. Read moreFirefighters respond to fire at abandoned Champaign apartment building
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! Dry air over the Great Lakes helps to keep us mainly quiet today, but a warm front lifts in with a few minor disturbances. Read moreMix sun and clouds for Saturday
The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home. Artemis II’s crew of four emerged from their lunar capsule after a splashdown in the Pacific on Friday evening and were flown by helicopter to the Navy’s recovery ship. The three Americans and one Canadian set a distance record for space travel during their lunar flyby, surpassing NASA’s Apollo 13. Artemis II’s astronauts didn’t land on the moon or even orbit it. Instead, they ducked behind the moon’s far side and captured views never before seen by the human eye, along with a total solar eclipse. A finicky toilet seems to have been their biggest problem in space. Read moreArtemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown
With gas prices still over $4 a gallon in some parts of Illinois, local businesses that rely on gas, like landscaping and lawn care services, are feeling the pinch. Read moreRising gas prices cause stress to local lawn care businesses
Fresh off leading the Illini to a Final Four berth, Keaton Wagler has declared for the NBA draft. Read moreIllinois star Wagler declares for NBA draft following historic freshman season
Local pet owners are sharing the love for their furry, scaly and feathered friends on National Pet Day. Read morePHOTOS: National Pet Day 2026
Authorities say a suspect was fatally shot by police after stabbing three people in a random attack at a major New York subway station. Police say the incident happened Saturday morning at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station. Officers responding to a report of stabbings encountered a man armed with a machete. Police say the man was shot by one of the officers and taken to a hospital. The suspect later died. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the victims sustained injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening. Read moreNew York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say
The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) hosted its third annual public safety panel discussion, giving the public a chance to ask officials questions directly. Read moreCONO hosts third annual safety panel encouraging community connection with law enforcement
The Homer Fire Protection District responded to a reported tractor fire just across the county line on Saturday. Read moreHomer fire crews extinguish tractor fire near county line
The City of Decatur said that the former Decatur Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 136 S. Dipper Lane will become a 14-unit apartment complex. Read moreFormer Decatur nursing home to be transformed into apartment complex
Firefighters responded to a fire in an abandoned apartment building in Champaign Saturday morning. Read moreFirefighters respond to fire at abandoned Champaign apartment building
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! Dry air over the Great Lakes helps to keep us mainly quiet today, but a warm front lifts in with a few minor disturbances. Read moreMix sun and clouds for Saturday
The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home. Artemis II’s crew of four emerged from their lunar capsule after a splashdown in the Pacific on Friday evening and were flown by helicopter to the Navy’s recovery ship. The three Americans and one Canadian set a distance record for space travel during their lunar flyby, surpassing NASA’s Apollo 13. Artemis II’s astronauts didn’t land on the moon or even orbit it. Instead, they ducked behind the moon’s far side and captured views never before seen by the human eye, along with a total solar eclipse. A finicky toilet seems to have been their biggest problem in space. Read moreArtemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown
With gas prices still over $4 a gallon in some parts of Illinois, local businesses that rely on gas, like landscaping and lawn care services, are feeling the pinch. Read moreRising gas prices cause stress to local lawn care businesses
Millikin University has formally inaugurated Dr. Dean Pribbenow as its president. Read moreMillikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president
Parkland College staff have been following the Artemis II mission closely as the spacecraft got views no human had seen in over 50 years. Read moreParkland College staff tracks Artemis II as mission inspires awe
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area.  Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois April 10-12
Illinois State Police and the Capital Development Board (CDB) broke ground Thursday on a new canine training facility. Read moreISP breaks ground on new canine training facility in Pawnee
Decatur Memorial Hospital raised its flag to emphasize the importance of organ and tissue donation. Read moreDecatur Memorial Hospital highlights organ donation during National Donate Life Month
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski visited Champaign on Tuesday to talk about reauthorizing the Older Americans Act. Read moreCongresswoman Budzinski visits Champaign to push Older Americans Act reauthorization
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Millikin University is welcoming the community to gaze upon the night sky during its Public Observation Nights. Read moreGaze at the stars with wonder during Millikin's Public Observation Nights
Local pet owners are sharing the love for their furry, scaly and feathered friends on National Pet Day. Read morePHOTOS: National Pet Day 2026
After incredible success in 2025, the Midwest Toy and Comic Fest returned to Decatur on Saturday. Read moreMidwest Toy and Comic Fest draws cosplayers and vendors to Decatur
Scovill Zoo announced in a Facebook post that a new howler monkey was born on March 13. Read moreScovill Zoo welcomes howler monkey baby to the family
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area.  Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois April 10-12
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, at the Decatur Civic Center. Read moreRelive your childhood at the Midwest Toy and Comic Fest in Decatur
