President Donald Trump has announced Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. The truce could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. Israel has not been fighting with Lebanon itself, but rather with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group inside Lebanon. Hezbollah said that “any ceasefire must be comprehensive across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he had agreed to the ceasefire in an attempt “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon. Read moreIsrael's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
Police in Virginia say former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife before killing himself. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Thursday that the couple were found dead at their northern Virginia home after their teenage son called 911 shortly after midnight. He says the couple were going through a messy divorce and that Justin Fairfax had recently received papers telling him when next to be in court. Justin Fairfax was a rising star in the Democratic Party several years ago before his chances of becoming Virginia's second Black governor were derailed by sexual assault allegations. He called the encounters consensual and refused to resign. Dr. Cerina Fairfax ran a family dentistry practice. Read moreJustin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say
The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) earned a prestigious national designation Thursday. Read moreCancer Center at Illinois earns prestigious NCI designation
A man has been arrested after being accused of killing his infant son. Read moreMan accused of killing his 1-month-old baby
The Rantoul National Aviation Center (RNAC) is now eligible for grants that will help the airport make an estimated $36.4 million in improvements. Read moreGrant money opens door to $36 million in upgrades at Rantoul National Aviation Center
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival is set to return to Central Park on Saturday, May 2. Read moreCraft Beer Festival to be held in Decatur
CLINTON, Ill. (WAND) - A death investigation is underway in Clinton. Read moreISP investigating after woman found dead in Clinton
A woman was shot after police said someone opened fire outside an Urbana Township home. Read moreWoman shot in the chest after gun fired outside Urbana Township house
Rain exits this morning, leading to plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures for the afternoon. Read moreA comfortable and sunny Thursday ahead
Illinois taxpayers were ripped off for hundreds of thousands of dollars by state government employees who defrauded the federal government Paycheck Protection (PPP) loan program. Read moreWAND Investigates: State employees rip off taxpayers through PPP loan program
President Donald Trump has announced Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. The truce could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. Israel has not been fighting with Lebanon itself, but rather with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group inside Lebanon. Hezbollah said that “any ceasefire must be comprehensive across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he had agreed to the ceasefire in an attempt “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon. Read moreIsrael's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
Police in Virginia say former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife before killing himself. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Thursday that the couple were found dead at their northern Virginia home after their teenage son called 911 shortly after midnight. He says the couple were going through a messy divorce and that Justin Fairfax had recently received papers telling him when next to be in court. Justin Fairfax was a rising star in the Democratic Party several years ago before his chances of becoming Virginia's second Black governor were derailed by sexual assault allegations. He called the encounters consensual and refused to resign. Dr. Cerina Fairfax ran a family dentistry practice. Read moreJustin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say
The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) earned a prestigious national designation Thursday. Read moreCancer Center at Illinois earns prestigious NCI designation
A man has been arrested after being accused of killing his infant son. Read moreMan accused of killing his 1-month-old baby
The Rantoul National Aviation Center (RNAC) is now eligible for grants that will help the airport make an estimated $36.4 million in improvements. Read moreGrant money opens door to $36 million in upgrades at Rantoul National Aviation Center
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival is set to return to Central Park on Saturday, May 2. Read moreCraft Beer Festival to be held in Decatur
CLINTON, Ill. (WAND) - A death investigation is underway in Clinton. Read moreISP investigating after woman found dead in Clinton
A woman was shot after police said someone opened fire outside an Urbana Township home. Read moreWoman shot in the chest after gun fired outside Urbana Township house
Rain exits this morning, leading to plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures for the afternoon. Read moreA comfortable and sunny Thursday ahead
Illinois taxpayers were ripped off for hundreds of thousands of dollars by state government employees who defrauded the federal government Paycheck Protection (PPP) loan program. Read moreWAND Investigates: State employees rip off taxpayers through PPP loan program
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
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
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A new attraction from the award-winning escape room company CU Adventures is opening. Read moreNew attraction from CU Adventures opening
The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market is gearing up for its 11th season. Read moreLMH Market looking for vendors, volunteers for 11th season
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival is set to return to Central Park on Saturday, May 2. Read moreCraft Beer Festival to be held in Decatur
Happy tails is back! Every Wednesday, WAND will feature animals from the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation (DMCASF). Read moreWAND's Happy Tails featuring Orbit and Ember
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
