Former CNN host Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges in Minnesota, accused in a protest at a church in St. Paul where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Four other people also pleaded not guilty in the case Friday, including civil rights attorney and prominent local activist Nekima Levy Armstrong. Lemon says he was reporting on the protesters as an independent journalist at Cities Church on Jan. 18, but prosecutors accuse him of joining a “mob.” Lemon did not comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse. Nine people have been indicted in the case. Read moreJournalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest
A man shot and killed himself in Mattoon Friday after police tried to make contact with him over an active armed robbery investigation. Read morePolice: Wanted man dies by suicide after encounter with Mattoon officers
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced Friday that it will move up the start date for the 2026 football season. Read moreIHSA approves proposal moving up start of 2026 football season
A Springfield intersection is shut down after a crash damaged a pole and traffic signals. Read moreSpringfield intersection closed after crash damaged pole
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans still grappling with the sharp increase in costs of the past five years. Friday’s report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and apartment rents have soared since the pandemic, with consumer prices about 25% higher than they were five years ago. The increase in such a broad range of costs has become a high-profile political issue under the rubric of “affordability.” Read moreInflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is launching a new crisis line. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health Center launches new crisis line
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man was injured in a drive by shooting in Decatur Thursday night. Read moreMan injured in Decatur drive by shooting
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! We have a gorgeous day ahead on tap, but we have to get through a chilly morning. Temperatures will go from the 20s and 30s up into… Read moreA warm and sunny start to the weekend
In a city shaped by decades of growth and change, representation in leadership carries new meaning: DeShawn Williams is Urbana's first African American mayor. Read more'Show them what's possible': Mayor DeShawn Williams aims to inspire Urbana's youth
St. Joseph-Ogden High School student Adalyn Jannusch was awarded the Chancellor's Scholarship from SIU Carbondale Thursday morning, a prestigious award from the school. Read moreSt. Joseph-Ogden student awarded prestigious scholarship
Former CNN host Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges in Minnesota, accused in a protest at a church in St. Paul where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Four other people also pleaded not guilty in the case Friday, including civil rights attorney and prominent local activist Nekima Levy Armstrong. Lemon says he was reporting on the protesters as an independent journalist at Cities Church on Jan. 18, but prosecutors accuse him of joining a “mob.” Lemon did not comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse. Nine people have been indicted in the case. Read moreJournalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest
A man shot and killed himself in Mattoon Friday after police tried to make contact with him over an active armed robbery investigation. Read morePolice: Wanted man dies by suicide after encounter with Mattoon officers
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced Friday that it will move up the start date for the 2026 football season. Read moreIHSA approves proposal moving up start of 2026 football season
A Springfield intersection is shut down after a crash damaged a pole and traffic signals. Read moreSpringfield intersection closed after crash damaged pole
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans still grappling with the sharp increase in costs of the past five years. Friday’s report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and apartment rents have soared since the pandemic, with consumer prices about 25% higher than they were five years ago. The increase in such a broad range of costs has become a high-profile political issue under the rubric of “affordability.” Read moreInflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is launching a new crisis line. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health Center launches new crisis line
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man was injured in a drive by shooting in Decatur Thursday night. Read moreMan injured in Decatur drive by shooting
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! We have a gorgeous day ahead on tap, but we have to get through a chilly morning. Temperatures will go from the 20s and 30s up into… Read moreA warm and sunny start to the weekend
In a city shaped by decades of growth and change, representation in leadership carries new meaning: DeShawn Williams is Urbana's first African American mayor. Read more'Show them what's possible': Mayor DeShawn Williams aims to inspire Urbana's youth
St. Joseph-Ogden High School student Adalyn Jannusch was awarded the Chancellor's Scholarship from SIU Carbondale Thursday morning, a prestigious award from the school. Read moreSt. Joseph-Ogden student awarded prestigious scholarship
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
The City of Decatur announced Thursday that new level III electric vehicle chargers are now open and live at varying spots in the community. Read moreDecatur launches new level III EV chargers in various spots across city
Dove Inc. hosted an open conversation in Decatur on Wednesday regarding the future of its Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Read moreDove Inc. discusses uncertain future of RSVP program
(WAND) - Illinois Sen. Ram Villivalam joined advocates with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition on Wednesday to introduce the POWER Act. Read morePOWER Act introduced to address rising data center energy demands
The state of Illinois is providing $465,695 to the Logan County Tourism Bureau for Route 66 tourism development. Read moreLogan County receives $465k grant for Route 66 tourism
Springfield city leaders are working to make it easier to access cannabis business and home grant money. Read moreSpringfield working to expand cannabis, home grant program access
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
Cities and counties across the area have resources for people and families who need to get away from the cold and into a warm place. It's always a good idea to call ahead if possible to ensure the center is open. Read moreWhere to find warming centers in central Illinois
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is launching a new crisis line. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health Center launches new crisis line
You don't have to wait for the summer to find items you would find at a farmers' market. Read moreLocal vendors to showcase products at winter edition of Mercy Market
Looking for something sweet for your special someone? Flesor's Candy Kitchen in Tuscola is fully-stocked and ready to spread the love for Valentine's Day. Read more'Iconic' Tuscola candy shop gearing up for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for florists, and inside a longtime Decatur flower shop, the rush is in full bloom. Read moreSvendsen Florist marks decades serving Decatur community
