A man who gave his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Colin Gray was convicted of charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter after his then 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, used the weapon to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in September 2024. Colt Gray was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors say Colin Gray gave his son the rifle as a Christmas gift. The elder Gray is among a handful of American parents who have been charged after their children were accused in shootings. Read moreColin Gray, who gave his son the gun used in Georgia school shooting, is sentenced to 15 years
The Village of Tower Hill is under a boil order until further notice. Read moreVillage of Tower Hill under a boil order until further notice
First responders have given jurors firsthand accounts of what they found after Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and tried to take her own life. The murder trial has focused on Clancy’s mental state in January 2023. Her lawyers argue she suffered from postpregnancy psychosis, a rare mental illness, while prosecutors say she's criminal responsible. On Thursday, police and firefighters described her then-husband's horror as he realized his children are dead. If convicted, Clancy faces life in prison. If found not guilty, she would be committed to a mental health facility. Read morePolice describe a father's horror as he realizes then-wife Lindsay Clancy killed their 3 kids
One person was killed and another injured after Illinois State Police said they ran from Christian County deputies and crashed. Read moreISP: 1 killed, 1 injured in crash after fleeing Christian County deputies
(WAND) -Â Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services announced people in Illinois who lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP… Read moreIllinoisans who lost SNAP benefits to get one-time benefit of $400 per eligible household member
Macon County law enforcement has arrested a driver who they said hit a man with their vehicle and then drove away. Read moreArrest made in hit-and-run crash that left Ameren worker severely injured
Sunny skies and mild conditions hang around one more day. Heavy rain takes over to start the weekend. Read moreAnother comfortable and quiet day before the rain arrives
Hundreds of residents attended the meeting, hoping to get clarity about how large-scale data centers could affect the community. Read moreDecatur residents raise concerns at data center town hall
Beginning Aug. 1, the Macon County Sheriff's Office will stop managing animal control after nearly 20 years. Read moreMacon County Animal Control reassures residents of minimal changes after ownership transition
A Massachusetts mother who strangled her three young children and tried to kill herself sobbed in court as jurors listened to her then-husband's anguished 911 call from that day. The trial focuses on Lindsay Clancy’s mental state, with her lawyers arguing she had postpregnancy psychosis. Prosecutors say she acted intentionally and is criminally responsible for the deaths in January 2023. Patrick Clancy also gave a second day of testimony Wednesday about his family's last ordinary hours and his wife’s deteriorating mental health. He has said in interviews that he views her as ill, rather than evil. If convicted, she faces life in prison. If found not guilty, she could be committed to a mental health facility. Read more'She killed the kids!' 911 call from Lindsay Clancy's husband brings tears to the courtroom
A man who gave his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Colin Gray was convicted of charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter after his then 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, used the weapon to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in September 2024. Colt Gray was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors say Colin Gray gave his son the rifle as a Christmas gift. The elder Gray is among a handful of American parents who have been charged after their children were accused in shootings. Read moreColin Gray, who gave his son the gun used in Georgia school shooting, is sentenced to 15 years
The Village of Tower Hill is under a boil order until further notice. Read moreVillage of Tower Hill under a boil order until further notice
First responders have given jurors firsthand accounts of what they found after Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and tried to take her own life. The murder trial has focused on Clancy’s mental state in January 2023. Her lawyers argue she suffered from postpregnancy psychosis, a rare mental illness, while prosecutors say she's criminal responsible. On Thursday, police and firefighters described her then-husband's horror as he realized his children are dead. If convicted, Clancy faces life in prison. If found not guilty, she would be committed to a mental health facility. Read morePolice describe a father's horror as he realizes then-wife Lindsay Clancy killed their 3 kids
One person was killed and another injured after Illinois State Police said they ran from Christian County deputies and crashed. Read moreISP: 1 killed, 1 injured in crash after fleeing Christian County deputies
(WAND) -Â Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services announced people in Illinois who lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP… Read moreIllinoisans who lost SNAP benefits to get one-time benefit of $400 per eligible household member
Macon County law enforcement has arrested a driver who they said hit a man with their vehicle and then drove away. Read moreArrest made in hit-and-run crash that left Ameren worker severely injured
Sunny skies and mild conditions hang around one more day. Heavy rain takes over to start the weekend. Read moreAnother comfortable and quiet day before the rain arrives
Hundreds of residents attended the meeting, hoping to get clarity about how large-scale data centers could affect the community. Read moreDecatur residents raise concerns at data center town hall
Beginning Aug. 1, the Macon County Sheriff's Office will stop managing animal control after nearly 20 years. Read moreMacon County Animal Control reassures residents of minimal changes after ownership transition
A Massachusetts mother who strangled her three young children and tried to kill herself sobbed in court as jurors listened to her then-husband's anguished 911 call from that day. The trial focuses on Lindsay Clancy’s mental state, with her lawyers arguing she had postpregnancy psychosis. Prosecutors say she acted intentionally and is criminally responsible for the deaths in January 2023. Patrick Clancy also gave a second day of testimony Wednesday about his family's last ordinary hours and his wife’s deteriorating mental health. He has said in interviews that he views her as ill, rather than evil. If convicted, she faces life in prison. If found not guilty, she could be committed to a mental health facility. Read more'She killed the kids!' 911 call from Lindsay Clancy's husband brings tears to the courtroom
UIPD shared that residents and businesses can register their security cameras through the program to help police locate potential evidence and assist in investigations. Read moreUIPD launches Community Connect to boost campus safety through security cameras
The Boys and Girls Club of Decatur is asking the community to invest and partner with it to continue supporting local kids. Read moreBoys and Girls Club of Decatur has critical need for $750,000 this year
Ameren hosted a tour of its Decatur training center Wednesday, highlighting the company's commitment to keeping the lights on for the community. Read moreAmeren showcases Decatur training center, highlights importance of linework
It's more difficult to see around intersections on county roads as some corn stalks across Macon County are already pushing seven feet tall. Read morePractice caution, patience on country roads during central IL growing season
The event was part of the retailer's back-to-school celebration and included ambulances, police cars and fire trucks. Read more'Careers that kids are seeing': Scheels in Springfield hosts Touch-A-Truck event
Kingdom Connection will host its third annual Back to School Health Fair at 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Kingdom Connection Outreach Center on Colorado Avenue. Read moreKingdom Connection hosting annual Back to School Health Fair in August
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As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
Sip & Stroll will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Scovill Zoo in Decatur. Read moreScovill Zoo's Sip & Stroll canceled
The Urbana Police Department Community Engagement Team, in partnership with Urbana School District 116 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, is participating in the Stuff the Squad school supply drive. Read moreUrbana Police Department launches 'Stuff the Squad' school supply drive
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 Phinneas and Selina
The Illinois State Fair will have a flash sale on daily admission tickets leading up to this year's festivities.  Read moreIllinois State Fair announces $5 flash sale for daily admission tickets
Champaign Unit 4 Schools will host its annual School Supply Giveaway next week. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 Schools to host annual School Supply Giveaway
