DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Several bouts of wet weather will strike the state over the remainder of this week and into the start of Easter weekend. Tonight's cold front is… Read moreHeavy rain/thunderstorms set to pounce
The bill also includes plans to finance an expansion of the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center, which includes a new hotel. Read moreIllinois bill could bring new hotel to Downtown Springfield
Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media ahead of his team's trip to Indianapolis for the Final Four. Read moreBrad Underwood speaks ahead of the Final Four
A Decatur nonprofit that once faced the possibility of closing its doors has now reached a major milestone, thanks to an outpouring of community support. Read moreGood Samaritan Inn reaches fundraising goal, avoiding potential closure
Business leaders told reporters in Springfield Tuesday that investments in childcare and early intervention services can help working parents. Read moreIllinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues
The clock is ticking to file taxes before the April 15 deadline. If you're worried you won't be done in time, you can file for an extension. Read moreTax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension
Two men were arrested after deputies said they admitted to stealing copper pipes and building materials from the abandoned AMC Theater in Forsyth. Read more2 men admit to stealing copper, building materials from abandoned AMC Theater
A man was arrested after police said he ran from officers in Danville, driving into oncoming traffic and hitting another car. Read morePolice: Man hits car in Danville while running from officers
The home was occupied at the time by a person with limited mobility. Read moreFast thinking firefighters respond after nearby house catches fire during training session
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is working with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, and child welfare stakeholders to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages. Read moreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Several bouts of wet weather will strike the state over the remainder of this week and into the start of Easter weekend. Tonight's cold front is… Read moreHeavy rain/thunderstorms set to pounce
The bill also includes plans to finance an expansion of the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center, which includes a new hotel. Read moreIllinois bill could bring new hotel to Downtown Springfield
Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media ahead of his team's trip to Indianapolis for the Final Four. Read moreBrad Underwood speaks ahead of the Final Four
A Decatur nonprofit that once faced the possibility of closing its doors has now reached a major milestone, thanks to an outpouring of community support. Read moreGood Samaritan Inn reaches fundraising goal, avoiding potential closure
Business leaders told reporters in Springfield Tuesday that investments in childcare and early intervention services can help working parents. Read moreIllinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues
The clock is ticking to file taxes before the April 15 deadline. If you're worried you won't be done in time, you can file for an extension. Read moreTax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension
Two men were arrested after deputies said they admitted to stealing copper pipes and building materials from the abandoned AMC Theater in Forsyth. Read more2 men admit to stealing copper, building materials from abandoned AMC Theater
A man was arrested after police said he ran from officers in Danville, driving into oncoming traffic and hitting another car. Read morePolice: Man hits car in Danville while running from officers
The home was occupied at the time by a person with limited mobility. Read moreFast thinking firefighters respond after nearby house catches fire during training session
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is working with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, and child welfare stakeholders to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages. Read moreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month
During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
Employees from ADM volunteered to pack and distribute meals for the Northeast Community Fund Easter Market. Read moreADM employees help prepare Easter baskets for Northeast Community Fund
The Champaign City Council approved a development deal to give TIF money and other incentives to redevelop the blighted property on North Neil Street. Read moreChampaign City Council approves deal bringing Illini-themed hotel project to downtown
The Porterhouse said in a March 25 Facebook post that its current kitchen team is moving on and will close its restaurant for the time being. Read moreDecatur restaurant announces temporary closure amid staffing changes
Ten Richland Community College carbon sequestration students were awarded scholarships from ADM. Read more10 Richland students earn ADM scholarships for carbon sequestration studies
With the tax-filing deadline approaching, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reminds residents to take extra steps to avoid identity theft. Read moreIllinois AG warns residents to guard against tax-related identity theft
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During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
FoodeesFest said the event will feature over 40 gourmet food trucks and vendors, with options including barbecue, street tacos, dessert, drinks and more. Read moreFood, vendors and community: FoodeesFest coming to Springfield in June
The City of Urbana chose Direct Energy as the low bidder after a competitive bid for the local electricity aggregation program. Read moreResidents receiving electric opt-out letters from City of Urbana
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is working with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, and child welfare stakeholders to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages. Read moreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur is inviting the community to come tour its new Center for Advanced Surgery. Read moreHSHS St. Mary’s Hospital invites community to tour new Center for Advanced Surgery
Celebrate the literal ingestion of culture, all with a literary touch, at the 20th annual Champaign-Urbana Edible Book Festival. Read moreIngest culture at the 20th annual Champaign-Urbana Edible Book Festival
