The city of Decatur is running a survey to get feedback about residential garbage and recycling services. Read moreDecatur seeks resident feedback on trash, recycling services
Court documents show that 33-year-old Brett Moran was arrested on March 31 and charged with one count of unauthorized videotaping of a victim under the age of 18. Read morePolice: Decatur man arrested after recording minor while changing
A now former Decatur Public School District employee has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read moreDecatur Public School District employee charged with sexually abusing 16-year-old
President Donald Trump has again threatened to fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve Chair decides to stay on the central bank’s governing board after his term as chair expires next month. “Well then I’ll have to fire him, OK?” Trump told Fox Business in an interview that aired Wednesday when reminded that Powell has said he won’t leave with an investigation still pending against him. Powell said he would remain as chair of the Fed’s interest rate-setting committee after his term ends if no successor has been confirmed. And he said he could stay even longer if the investigation continues. Trump has for months wanted to remove Powell as chair of the Fed. Read moreTrump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair remains with central bank after his term ends
An official in Turkey says that four people have been killed and 20 others wounded after a student opened fire at two classrooms. The shooting on Wednesday was the second such attack in Turkey in two days. A provincial governor said that the student was also killed and was armed with guns believed to belong to his retired police officer father. The governor said that the victims included a teacher. A motive for the attack wasn't immediately known. Images showed at least two people being put into ambulances outside the middle school. On Tuesday 16 people, mostly students, were wounded when a former student opened fire at a high school in nearby Sanliurfa province. Read moreStudent opens fire at a school in Turkey, killing 4, in second such attack in the country in 2 days
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Dan Diskey: Men Wear Pink campaign announced the 5th Annual Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament, happening Saturday, May 2. Read moreThe Dan Diskey: Men Wear Pink campaign announces Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament
Scattered storms are expected this morning. Strong to severe storms are likely this evening. Read moreAnother round of storms is expected this evening
After hours of debate and heated public comment, Sangamon County Board members voted 17 to 10 to approve land for the CyrusOne data center on April 7. Read moreCyrusOne data center project moves into next phase after land approval
Sponsors said heart disease is the leading cause of death in Illinois, and many people find out they're at risk when its too late to act. Read moreIL bill requiring insurance coverage for preventative heart scans heads to Senate
Springfield Alderman Shawn Gregory spoke up for the first time following a heated council meeting April 7. Read moreSpringfield alderman speaks up for first time since heated city council meeting
The city of Decatur is running a survey to get feedback about residential garbage and recycling services. Read moreDecatur seeks resident feedback on trash, recycling services
Court documents show that 33-year-old Brett Moran was arrested on March 31 and charged with one count of unauthorized videotaping of a victim under the age of 18. Read morePolice: Decatur man arrested after recording minor while changing
A now former Decatur Public School District employee has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read moreDecatur Public School District employee charged with sexually abusing 16-year-old
President Donald Trump has again threatened to fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve Chair decides to stay on the central bank’s governing board after his term as chair expires next month. “Well then I’ll have to fire him, OK?” Trump told Fox Business in an interview that aired Wednesday when reminded that Powell has said he won’t leave with an investigation still pending against him. Powell said he would remain as chair of the Fed’s interest rate-setting committee after his term ends if no successor has been confirmed. And he said he could stay even longer if the investigation continues. Trump has for months wanted to remove Powell as chair of the Fed. Read moreTrump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair remains with central bank after his term ends
An official in Turkey says that four people have been killed and 20 others wounded after a student opened fire at two classrooms. The shooting on Wednesday was the second such attack in Turkey in two days. A provincial governor said that the student was also killed and was armed with guns believed to belong to his retired police officer father. The governor said that the victims included a teacher. A motive for the attack wasn't immediately known. Images showed at least two people being put into ambulances outside the middle school. On Tuesday 16 people, mostly students, were wounded when a former student opened fire at a high school in nearby Sanliurfa province. Read moreStudent opens fire at a school in Turkey, killing 4, in second such attack in the country in 2 days
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Dan Diskey: Men Wear Pink campaign announced the 5th Annual Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament, happening Saturday, May 2. Read moreThe Dan Diskey: Men Wear Pink campaign announces Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament
Scattered storms are expected this morning. Strong to severe storms are likely this evening. Read moreAnother round of storms is expected this evening
After hours of debate and heated public comment, Sangamon County Board members voted 17 to 10 to approve land for the CyrusOne data center on April 7. Read moreCyrusOne data center project moves into next phase after land approval
Sponsors said heart disease is the leading cause of death in Illinois, and many people find out they're at risk when its too late to act. Read moreIL bill requiring insurance coverage for preventative heart scans heads to Senate
Springfield Alderman Shawn Gregory spoke up for the first time following a heated council meeting April 7. Read moreSpringfield alderman speaks up for first time since heated city council meeting
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
The Decatur Bean Ballers baseball club is searching for host families to give players a home away from home this season. Read moreDecatur Bean Ballers searching for host families during inaugural season
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
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
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Bruno the corn snake from the Scovill Zoo visited the WAND news studio on April 15. Read moreBruno the corn snake visits the WAND studios from Scovill Zoo
The American Red Cross of Illinois, in partnership with United Way of Central Illinois and the Springfield Fire Department, will install free smoke alarms for some local families in need in Springfield. Read moreRed Cross, partners will install free smoke alarms in Springfield
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Dan Diskey: Men Wear Pink campaign announced the 5th Annual Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament, happening Saturday, May 2. Read moreThe Dan Diskey: Men Wear Pink campaign announces Strike Out Cancer Co-ed Softball Tournament
The Springfield YMCA will dedicate a soccer field this weekend in honor of founding leader Harold Christofilakos. Read moreField dedication to celebrate legacy of Springfield YMCA Soccer program founder
The Teen Half-Day Hangout will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Decatur Public Library. Read moreNo plans for your half-day? Decatur Public Library to host Teen Half-Day Hangout
As the weather gets warmer, motorcyclists are breaking out their bikes and getting ready to hit the road. All drivers must stay alert this season. Read moreDrivers must stay alert as warmer temps bring motorcyclists out for the season
