Millikin University is planning major upgrades across campus, and the city approved a multi-million dollar investment which will not cost taxpayers a dime. Read moreDecatur approves $53M bond deal for Millikin University improvements
The National Weather Service in Lincoln said a tornado that hit the Nokomis/Pana area on Sunday and ripped off part of the roof of a local school was an EF-1. Read moreNWS: 6 tornadoes hit central Illinois, including EF-1 in Nokomis
An 18-year-old woman is charged with first-degree murder following a September 2025 crash near Tolono. Read more18-year-old charged with first-degree murder in deadly Tolono crash
FARMS of Illinois just opened a grocery store, giving it the option to sell the foods they produce directly to customers, instead of going through the larger distribution process. Read moreNew store connects community with local farmers and producers
County clerks around the state are telling people still holding those ballots to place them in ballot drop boxes. The locations for those drop boxes can be found by contacting your local county clerk's office. Read moreMail in ballots should now be placed in ballot boxes ahead of Election Day
A bill moving in Springfield could legalize the small energy systems and expand access for people facing barriers to rooftop solar. Read moreIL bill could allow people to install plug-in solar panels
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - After a busy weekend, winter got its one last ‘hurrah’ with a plunge of frigid temps for the start of the week. Read moreCold, blustery conditions continue Monday night
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one of President Donald Trump’s closest aides. The 68-year-old Wiles announced Monday she'd been diagnosed over the previous week. Wiles is the first woman to hold her position. Wiles sat alongside Trump at a meeting of the Kennedy Center board of trustees Monday. Trump describes Wiles as “one of the strongest people” he knows and says her prognosis is “excellent.” Wiles' diagnosis comes as the Republican president confronts mounting challenges on global and national fronts. Wiles led Trump's 2016 effort in Florida. Read moreWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
The Macon County Continuum of Care has launched a community-wide 100-day challenge focused on preventing homelessness. Read moreMacon Co. Continuum of Care launches 100-day challenge focused on homelessness prevention
A man who was facing multiple serious charges after police say he beat a woman so badly her skull was showing has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Read moreMan accused of attempted murder, kidnapping pleads guilty to lesser charges
Millikin University is planning major upgrades across campus, and the city approved a multi-million dollar investment which will not cost taxpayers a dime. Read moreDecatur approves $53M bond deal for Millikin University improvements
The National Weather Service in Lincoln said a tornado that hit the Nokomis/Pana area on Sunday and ripped off part of the roof of a local school was an EF-1. Read moreNWS: 6 tornadoes hit central Illinois, including EF-1 in Nokomis
An 18-year-old woman is charged with first-degree murder following a September 2025 crash near Tolono. Read more18-year-old charged with first-degree murder in deadly Tolono crash
FARMS of Illinois just opened a grocery store, giving it the option to sell the foods they produce directly to customers, instead of going through the larger distribution process. Read moreNew store connects community with local farmers and producers
County clerks around the state are telling people still holding those ballots to place them in ballot drop boxes. The locations for those drop boxes can be found by contacting your local county clerk's office. Read moreMail in ballots should now be placed in ballot boxes ahead of Election Day
A bill moving in Springfield could legalize the small energy systems and expand access for people facing barriers to rooftop solar. Read moreIL bill could allow people to install plug-in solar panels
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - After a busy weekend, winter got its one last ‘hurrah’ with a plunge of frigid temps for the start of the week. Read moreCold, blustery conditions continue Monday night
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one of President Donald Trump’s closest aides. The 68-year-old Wiles announced Monday she'd been diagnosed over the previous week. Wiles is the first woman to hold her position. Wiles sat alongside Trump at a meeting of the Kennedy Center board of trustees Monday. Trump describes Wiles as “one of the strongest people” he knows and says her prognosis is “excellent.” Wiles' diagnosis comes as the Republican president confronts mounting challenges on global and national fronts. Wiles led Trump's 2016 effort in Florida. Read moreWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
The Macon County Continuum of Care has launched a community-wide 100-day challenge focused on preventing homelessness. Read moreMacon Co. Continuum of Care launches 100-day challenge focused on homelessness prevention
A man who was facing multiple serious charges after police say he beat a woman so badly her skull was showing has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Read moreMan accused of attempted murder, kidnapping pleads guilty to lesser charges
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 Decatur City Council approved a deal Monday evening to create a new transit service, Operation Uplift. Read moreDecatur to launch transit service Operation Uplift, partners with Lindsey Life
The Decatur City Council approved on Monday almost $400,000 in contracts to get a new 24-hour daycare open. Read moreDecatur City Council approves nearly $400K for 24-hour daycare project
City, Water, Light and Power is recognizing Fix a Leak Week, an effort to help its customers reduce household water waste annually. Read moreCWLP recognizes Fix a Leak Week to help customers save water
The Decatur Public Transit System (DPTS) has partnered with Modeshift to launch its new contactless fare collection system. Read moreDecatur Public Transit System launches new contactless fare collection system
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for most of central Illinois Sunday. Read moreTornado Watch issued for most of central Illinois
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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 Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur announced a new community mural and interactive display. Read moreChildren’s Museum of Illinois launches community mural project
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, at the Decatur Civic Center. Read moreRelive your childhood at the upcoming Midwest Toy and Comic Fest
A new way to show off your creativity, as The Sewing Center hosted its grand opening on Friday in Decatur. Read moreThe Sewing Center celebrates grand opening in Decatur
The Macon County Continuum of Care has launched a community-wide 100-day challenge focused on preventing homelessness. Read moreMacon Co. Continuum of Care launches 100-day challenge focused on homelessness prevention
The Railyard in Springfield hosted its opening weekend on Route 66 Saturday. Read moreRailyard in Springfield hosts grand re-opening for 2026 season
