A man was denied pre-trial release after Decatur police said he walked up to a child's pet cat and kicked it so hard that it died. Read moreMan denied pre-trial release after Decatur police say he killed cat in front of owner
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was stabbed in Decatur Saturday morning. Read morePolice looking for suspect after man stabbed in Decatur
Champaign families showed up to the RISE Center Saturday to voice their concerns with the school district as part of Unit 4's new "Listen and Learn Tour." Read moreChampaign families voice concerns to superintendent during Unit 4 "Listen and Learn Tour"
One person was arrested, and police are searching for a second suspect after reports of two armed people making threats Sunday. Read more1 arrested after armed threats near University of Illinois campus
A Decatur resident is dead after being hit by an SUV Friday night. Read moreCoroner identifies Decatur resident who died after being hit by SUV
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday! Read morePerfect End to the Weekend; Midweek Rain Chances
The University of Illinois will implement a new lot-specific traffic-routing system for the 2026 Illinois football season. Read moreNew gameday traffic routes implemented around Gies Memorial Stadium ahead of season opener
An official ribbon cutting was held for the new 25-foot Cozy Dog statue at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Saturday. Read moreRibbon cutting held for new 25-foot cozy dog statue at Illinois State Fairgrounds
The inaugural Decatur BBQ Brawl is set to bring barbecue, music and community fundraising to Forsyth in September. Read moreDecatur BBQ Brawl firing up in Forsyth to benefit youth advocacy center
After trade negotiations crumbled down to the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new levies are expected to affect roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. And Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly promised that his government would roll out “dollar for dollar” retaliatory measures starting Sept. 8. The latest escalation between the two countries — which once held one of the world’s most durable trade alliances — plunges them deeper into a trade war that has kept both sides of the border on edge throughout Trump’s second term in office. Read moreWhat to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
A man was denied pre-trial release after Decatur police said he walked up to a child's pet cat and kicked it so hard that it died. Read moreMan denied pre-trial release after Decatur police say he killed cat in front of owner
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was stabbed in Decatur Saturday morning. Read morePolice looking for suspect after man stabbed in Decatur
Champaign families showed up to the RISE Center Saturday to voice their concerns with the school district as part of Unit 4's new "Listen and Learn Tour." Read moreChampaign families voice concerns to superintendent during Unit 4 "Listen and Learn Tour"
One person was arrested, and police are searching for a second suspect after reports of two armed people making threats Sunday. Read more1 arrested after armed threats near University of Illinois campus
A Decatur resident is dead after being hit by an SUV Friday night. Read moreCoroner identifies Decatur resident who died after being hit by SUV
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday! Read morePerfect End to the Weekend; Midweek Rain Chances
The University of Illinois will implement a new lot-specific traffic-routing system for the 2026 Illinois football season. Read moreNew gameday traffic routes implemented around Gies Memorial Stadium ahead of season opener
An official ribbon cutting was held for the new 25-foot Cozy Dog statue at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Saturday. Read moreRibbon cutting held for new 25-foot cozy dog statue at Illinois State Fairgrounds
The inaugural Decatur BBQ Brawl is set to bring barbecue, music and community fundraising to Forsyth in September. Read moreDecatur BBQ Brawl firing up in Forsyth to benefit youth advocacy center
After trade negotiations crumbled down to the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new levies are expected to affect roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. And Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly promised that his government would roll out “dollar for dollar” retaliatory measures starting Sept. 8. The latest escalation between the two countries — which once held one of the world’s most durable trade alliances — plunges them deeper into a trade war that has kept both sides of the border on edge throughout Trump’s second term in office. Read moreWhat to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
Park staff have made strong progress restoring buildings, roads and trails, but funding is still needed for forest restoration. Read moreStorm-damaged Lincoln Homestead State Park seeks funds for tree replanting
Urbana School District #116 said that UHS was ranked No. 184 among 984 Illinois public high schools and 4,682 nationally. Read moreUrbana High School ranked in top 40% of schools nationwide in new rankings
The Illinois State Fair is celebrating Springfield’s unique culinary history this weekend with "Cozy Dog Weekend," featuring a world-record attempt, historical dedications, and family activities. Springfield is widely recognized as the birthplace of the corn dog, which first debuted at the s… Read moreCozy Dog weekend kicks off at Illinois State Fair
To celebrate the centennial of Route 66, Wyndham Rewards has launched a highly limited, highway-inspired candy collection that comes with a massive travel perk. The "Flavors of the Open Road" candy collection goes on sale Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. ET. Only 100 boxes will be available nationwide on… Read moreWyndham debuts limited edition Route 66 candy box collection with free hotel stays
Fifty Illinois middle and high school students from across the state were awarded scholarships from the Illinois Sheriffs' Association (ISA). Read more50 middle, high school students awarded scholarships from Illinois Sheriffs' Association
Some of the newest members of the care team at Springfield Memorial Hospital have four legs, wagging tails and even their own employee badges. Read moreMeet the 'DOGtors' bringing comfort to Springfield Memorial Hospital
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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
Champaign families showed up to the RISE Center Saturday to voice their concerns with the school district as part of Unit 4's new "Listen and Learn Tour." Read moreChampaign families voice concerns to superintendent during Unit 4 "Listen and Learn Tour"
The inaugural Decatur BBQ Brawl is set to bring barbecue, music and community fundraising to Forsyth in September. Read moreDecatur BBQ Brawl firing up in Forsyth to benefit youth advocacy center
What started as a home bakery is quickly becoming a Saturday morning tradition in Decatur. By the time the downtown Mercy Market opens, customers are already waiting for Mama Bear Bakery's fresh sourdough, cookies and cinnamon rolls. Read moreThe Saturday morning rush: Why Mama Bear Bakery keeps selling out
The organization is looking for hundreds of volunteers to participate in this year's Special Olympics Family Festival. Read moreVolunteers needed for Special Olympics Family Fest in Mattoon
The Decatur Bicycle Club is running its annual Amish Country Cycling Tour beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 120 E. Progress Street. Read moreDecatur Bicycle Club running annual Amish Country Cycling Tour in September
