Three people were taken to the hospital after several rollover crashes in Iroquois County Friday night. Read more3 hurt after I-57 rollover crashes in Iroquois County
A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable. Officials in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have expressed relief that the storms did not result in loss of life. In Wisconsin, homes were damaged and residents were trapped in basements. Minnesota saw at least 30 homes damaged. The National Weather Service says the damage was likely caused by tornadoes. Recovery efforts are underway, with officials emphasizing the need for community support and rebuilding. Read morePowerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs. Packing light means avoiding rising baggage fees. Using airline points or signing up for a travel credit card are other ways to make flights more affordable. Travel experts caution consumers against purchasing Basic Economy tickets, though. Even though they are the cheapest, they may rule out refunds or credits if passengers need to cancel. Read moreWhat consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
Severe weather swept across central Illinois Friday night, with tornadoes and extreme winds leaving behind damage. Read morePHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage across central Illinois 4-17-26
A gunman armed with an automatic weapon has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police. The attacker barricaded himself inside a supermarket with hostages after opening fire in a busy central district near an apartment block and shopping center in Kyiv on Saturday. Authorities said the suspect, a 58-year-old man born in Russia, had a prior criminal record but gave no other details. Ukrainian police ended a 40-minute standoff by storming the store. Officials continue investigating the motive behind the deadly shooting. Read moreA mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
The Paxton Community Nursery School will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Read morePaxton Community Nursery School to close after 2025-26 school year
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has escalated again as Iran reverses its reopening of the crucial waterway and fires on ships attempting to pass. Saturday's developments come after the United States said it would continue its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait's closure threatens to deepen the global energy crisis. Meanwhile, Pakistani mediators are working to organize new negotiations between the countries. Iran says it has received new proposals from the United States. But Iran's deputy foreign minister tells the AP that Tehran isn't ready for new face-to-face talks because the Americans “have not abandoned their maximalist position.” Read moreIran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
Areas near E. William Street by Lake Decatur had been under a boil water order since Thursday. Read moreBoil water order lifted for areas of Decatur
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! Our cold front exits the region this morning, and in its wake, cooler, drier air moves in. Read moreA cool and quiet forecast behind the cold front
The Illinois House passed a bill this week to create an end-of-life care peer support program within the Illinois Department of Corrections. Read moreIL House passes plan creating IDOC end-of-life peer support program
Three people were taken to the hospital after several rollover crashes in Iroquois County Friday night. Read more3 hurt after I-57 rollover crashes in Iroquois County
A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable. Officials in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have expressed relief that the storms did not result in loss of life. In Wisconsin, homes were damaged and residents were trapped in basements. Minnesota saw at least 30 homes damaged. The National Weather Service says the damage was likely caused by tornadoes. Recovery efforts are underway, with officials emphasizing the need for community support and rebuilding. Read morePowerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs. Packing light means avoiding rising baggage fees. Using airline points or signing up for a travel credit card are other ways to make flights more affordable. Travel experts caution consumers against purchasing Basic Economy tickets, though. Even though they are the cheapest, they may rule out refunds or credits if passengers need to cancel. Read moreWhat consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
Severe weather swept across central Illinois Friday night, with tornadoes and extreme winds leaving behind damage. Read morePHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage across central Illinois 4-17-26
A gunman armed with an automatic weapon has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police. The attacker barricaded himself inside a supermarket with hostages after opening fire in a busy central district near an apartment block and shopping center in Kyiv on Saturday. Authorities said the suspect, a 58-year-old man born in Russia, had a prior criminal record but gave no other details. Ukrainian police ended a 40-minute standoff by storming the store. Officials continue investigating the motive behind the deadly shooting. Read moreA mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
The Paxton Community Nursery School will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Read morePaxton Community Nursery School to close after 2025-26 school year
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has escalated again as Iran reverses its reopening of the crucial waterway and fires on ships attempting to pass. Saturday's developments come after the United States said it would continue its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait's closure threatens to deepen the global energy crisis. Meanwhile, Pakistani mediators are working to organize new negotiations between the countries. Iran says it has received new proposals from the United States. But Iran's deputy foreign minister tells the AP that Tehran isn't ready for new face-to-face talks because the Americans “have not abandoned their maximalist position.” Read moreIran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
Areas near E. William Street by Lake Decatur had been under a boil water order since Thursday. Read moreBoil water order lifted for areas of Decatur
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! Our cold front exits the region this morning, and in its wake, cooler, drier air moves in. Read moreA cool and quiet forecast behind the cold front
The Illinois House passed a bill this week to create an end-of-life care peer support program within the Illinois Department of Corrections. Read moreIL House passes plan creating IDOC end-of-life peer support program
The Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra (DYSO) is teaming up with a chamber orchestra of musicians from the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra for a concert in April. Read moreFree orchestra concert coming to Decatur Civic Center
A documentary about James Millikin will premiere on Wednesday, April 29, at the university's Albert Taylor Theatre. Read moreThe Original Big Blue: James Millikin documentary to debut in April
The City of Champaign is requesting community feedback on its Homelessness Prevention Blueprint Snapshot. Read moreChampaign seeks community input on homelessness prevention plan
Downers-Grove-based Chemring Energetic Devices is the company behind the winner of the "Coolest Things Made in Illinois." Read moreDowners Grove company's space tech wins 'Coolest Things Made in Illinois' contest
University of Illinois student season ticket holders can kick their way to free tickets for this upcoming football season. Read moreStudents can kick for free Illini football season tickets at Kickin' for Chicken event
Growing Strong will host its annual Take Back the Night event from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Decatur Public Library. Read moreTake Back the Night returns to Decatur to empower sexual assault survivors
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The Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra (DYSO) is teaming up with a chamber orchestra of musicians from the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra for a concert in April. Read moreFree orchestra concert coming to Decatur Civic Center
A documentary about James Millikin will premiere on Wednesday, April 29, at the university's Albert Taylor Theatre. Read moreThe Original Big Blue: James Millikin documentary to debut in April
Millikin University kicked off its inaugural "Milli-Fest" after students spent a semester planning and organizing the event. Read moreMillikin course helps prepare students for workforce, leads to creation of 'Milli-Fest'
Ebertfest has been held in Champaign since its start in 1999. Last year was supposed to be the end of the annual event, but fans wouldn't let that happen. Read moreOne last dance: Final Ebertfest begins in Champaign-Urbana
Tickets for the Illinois State Fair go on sale Tuesday, April 21. Read moreTickets go on sale for Illinois State Fair next week
Market at the Square from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays beginning May 2 at the corner of Illinois and Vine Streets in Urbana. Read moreMarket at the Square returns to Urbana for 47th year
