One man is dead after his home caught fire in Vermilion County Thursday night. Read more1 dead after house fire in Vermilion County
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks. According to notices published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, an internal component inside the infotainment system of certain 2021-2026 Ford Broncos and 2021-2024 Ford Edges may overheat and shut down — preventing the rearview image from displaying when drivers are going in reverse. Meanwhile, some 2020-2022 Ford Escapes and Lincoln Corsairs, as well as 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviators and Explorers, may show a flipped or inverted rearview image. Read moreFord recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
All police officers with the Moweaqua police department, including the police chief, resigned Friday. Read morePolice chief, all officers resign from Moweaqua Police Department
Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned to serve as the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, has died. He was 63. The Blackhawks announced Murray died on Saturday without specifying where. Nicknamed “Muzz,” Murray revealed in August 2021 he had been diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatments. He did not specify the type of cancer he had or provide any other details about his condition. Murray continued working on Blackhawks broadcasts, though at a diminished workload, before stepping away entirely this season. Read moreTroy Murray, former Blackhawks player and broadcaster, dies at 63
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! We start the day with steady, heavy rainfall as a cold front sweeps central Illinois. Read moreSunshine on the horizon
(WAND) -- The IHSA boys' basketball postseason continues along! Sectional Finals are happening across the state. Below you can find a list of scores featuring teams across our viewing area following Friday's action.
For the full postseason bracket, visit IHSA.org. Read moreFRIDAY FRENZY: MacArthur & Unity punch tickets to super sectionals
Nearly nine months after a tornado destroyed multiple fields and the restaurant at Future Champions Sports Complex, the owners have rebuilt and are getting ready for the 2026 baseball season. Read morePreviously destroyed Future Champions Sports Complex rebuilt in time for new season
Ava Heiden scored 16 points and Hannah Stuelke finished with 13 points and five rebounds despite playing with an injured right elbow, leading No. 9 Iowa past 10th-seeded Illinois 64-58 and into Saturday’s Big Ten Tournament semifinals. The Hawkeyes have won seven straight and need two more wins to capture their fifth conference tourney crown in eight years. Jasmine Brown-Haggard finished with 22 points and Berry Wallace added 11 points as the conference’s youngest team played its third game in three nights. The Fighting Illini fell behind by double digits early and couldn't back within single digits until the final minute. Read moreHeiden scores 16, Stuelke's return helps send No. 9 Iowa past Illinois 64-58 in Big Ten tourney
A woman is dead following a camper fire in Shelbyville early Friday afternoon. Read moreWoman dead after camper fire at Shelbyville campground
March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time health experts say is critical for encouraging people to get screened for one of the most preventable cancers in the United States. Read moreColorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection and screening
One man is dead after his home caught fire in Vermilion County Thursday night. Read more1 dead after house fire in Vermilion County
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks. According to notices published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, an internal component inside the infotainment system of certain 2021-2026 Ford Broncos and 2021-2024 Ford Edges may overheat and shut down — preventing the rearview image from displaying when drivers are going in reverse. Meanwhile, some 2020-2022 Ford Escapes and Lincoln Corsairs, as well as 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviators and Explorers, may show a flipped or inverted rearview image. Read moreFord recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
All police officers with the Moweaqua police department, including the police chief, resigned Friday. Read morePolice chief, all officers resign from Moweaqua Police Department
Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned to serve as the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, has died. He was 63. The Blackhawks announced Murray died on Saturday without specifying where. Nicknamed “Muzz,” Murray revealed in August 2021 he had been diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatments. He did not specify the type of cancer he had or provide any other details about his condition. Murray continued working on Blackhawks broadcasts, though at a diminished workload, before stepping away entirely this season. Read moreTroy Murray, former Blackhawks player and broadcaster, dies at 63
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! We start the day with steady, heavy rainfall as a cold front sweeps central Illinois. Read moreSunshine on the horizon
(WAND) -- The IHSA boys' basketball postseason continues along! Sectional Finals are happening across the state. Below you can find a list of scores featuring teams across our viewing area following Friday's action.
For the full postseason bracket, visit IHSA.org. Read moreFRIDAY FRENZY: MacArthur & Unity punch tickets to super sectionals
Nearly nine months after a tornado destroyed multiple fields and the restaurant at Future Champions Sports Complex, the owners have rebuilt and are getting ready for the 2026 baseball season. Read morePreviously destroyed Future Champions Sports Complex rebuilt in time for new season
Ava Heiden scored 16 points and Hannah Stuelke finished with 13 points and five rebounds despite playing with an injured right elbow, leading No. 9 Iowa past 10th-seeded Illinois 64-58 and into Saturday’s Big Ten Tournament semifinals. The Hawkeyes have won seven straight and need two more wins to capture their fifth conference tourney crown in eight years. Jasmine Brown-Haggard finished with 22 points and Berry Wallace added 11 points as the conference’s youngest team played its third game in three nights. The Fighting Illini fell behind by double digits early and couldn't back within single digits until the final minute. Read moreHeiden scores 16, Stuelke's return helps send No. 9 Iowa past Illinois 64-58 in Big Ten tourney
A woman is dead following a camper fire in Shelbyville early Friday afternoon. Read moreWoman dead after camper fire at Shelbyville campground
March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time health experts say is critical for encouraging people to get screened for one of the most preventable cancers in the United States. Read moreColorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection and screening
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
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
Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region. That's according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The officials, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive mat… Read moreRussia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
The Citizens Utility Board and IL Rep. Kimberly du Buclet advocated for a bill to help Illinoisans avoid bad energy deals. Read moreCitizens Utility Board backs bill to protect customers from bad energy deals
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade wrote that “all importers of record’’ are “entitled to … Read moreJudge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
The Illinois State Museum will have a new virtual experience coming this month. This months session will focus on the Centennial Speaker Series "Route 66 at 100 - An American Story,' and also features historians and authors such as Cheryl Elchar Jett. Read moreIllinois State Museum to celebrate U.S. Route 66's 100th anniversary with virtual experience
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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
The Railyard in Springfield is prepping to host its opening weekend on Route 66. Read moreRailyard in Springfield to host grand opening on Route 66
Get your paddles ready as the Mt. Zion CEO organization will hold a pickleball tournament event this weekend. Read moreGet your paddles ready at Mt. Zion's pickleball tournament
The annual breakfast is planned for farmers, managers, implement dealers, row crop or livestock producers, grain facilities or any agriculture related business and industries in the Macon County area. Read moreMacon County Fair hosting free Farmer's Breakfast
One local middle schooler proved he's one of the best in Illinois when it comes to chess. Read moreSpringfield eighth grader finishes undefeated at state chess tournament
A Champaign County group is seeking community feedback to help eliminate homelessness in Champaign. Read moreChampaign County group seeks community feedback on plan to end homelessness
