A single ticket sold in Illinois won the jackpot while five other ticket holders in Massachusetts, Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina won either $1 million or $2 million. Read moreSingle ticket wins $1 billion Powerball jackpot
A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning, and another round of storms will impact the area later today. Expect strong winds and heavy rain in the storms. Read moreAnother day of storm chances for Central Illinois
Lottery officials have released the winning numbers for the estimated $1 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday night. Read moreHere are the winning Powerball numbers for estimated $1B jackpot
Champaign County has been dealing with a skilled nursing bed shortage for eight years, and the organization Advocates for Aging Care has been calling on the community for help ever since. Read moreNew facility offers hope as Champaign Co. faces 8-year skilled nursing bed shortage
An abandoned Nokomis home was searched following a report of a possible explosive device inside. Read moreAbandoned Nokomis home searched after report of possible explosive device
The Middle Fork River remains threatened by toxic coal ash from the shuttered Vermilion Power Station. Read moreToxic coal ash remains threat to Middle Fork River in Vermilion Co.
One Unit 4 family told WAND News that letters were sent to families asking for residency verification and to contact the district administration. Read moreSome parents struggling with Unit 4 registration ahead of school year
For over four years, volunteers with nonprofit Preservation Inc. have worked to restore buildings on the former Benedictine University campus in Springfield. Read moreRestoration work continues at former Ursuline Academy/Benedictine University campus
Urbana School District 116 Superintendent Jennifer Ivory-Tatum announced Wednesday that she will retire at the end of the current school year. Read moreUrbana 116 superintendent to retire at end of 2026-27 school year
President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the administration at the end of the month to spend time with her young family. Leavitt is the youngest person in history to hold the role. Leavitt, who served Trump as a press aide during his first go-around in the White House, has been one of the most visible advocates of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. The Republican president described her as one of his “most trusted aides” in a social media post announcing her departure. Read moreWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the jackpot while five other ticket holders in Massachusetts, Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina won either $1 million or $2 million. Read moreSingle ticket wins $1 billion Powerball jackpot
A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning, and another round of storms will impact the area later today. Expect strong winds and heavy rain in the storms. Read moreAnother day of storm chances for Central Illinois
Lottery officials have released the winning numbers for the estimated $1 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday night. Read moreHere are the winning Powerball numbers for estimated $1B jackpot
Champaign County has been dealing with a skilled nursing bed shortage for eight years, and the organization Advocates for Aging Care has been calling on the community for help ever since. Read moreNew facility offers hope as Champaign Co. faces 8-year skilled nursing bed shortage
An abandoned Nokomis home was searched following a report of a possible explosive device inside. Read moreAbandoned Nokomis home searched after report of possible explosive device
The Middle Fork River remains threatened by toxic coal ash from the shuttered Vermilion Power Station. Read moreToxic coal ash remains threat to Middle Fork River in Vermilion Co.
One Unit 4 family told WAND News that letters were sent to families asking for residency verification and to contact the district administration. Read moreSome parents struggling with Unit 4 registration ahead of school year
For over four years, volunteers with nonprofit Preservation Inc. have worked to restore buildings on the former Benedictine University campus in Springfield. Read moreRestoration work continues at former Ursuline Academy/Benedictine University campus
Urbana School District 116 Superintendent Jennifer Ivory-Tatum announced Wednesday that she will retire at the end of the current school year. Read moreUrbana 116 superintendent to retire at end of 2026-27 school year
President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the administration at the end of the month to spend time with her young family. Leavitt is the youngest person in history to hold the role. Leavitt, who served Trump as a press aide during his first go-around in the White House, has been one of the most visible advocates of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. The Republican president described her as one of his “most trusted aides” in a social media post announcing her departure. Read moreWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado as storms left behind damage in Champaign County Tuesday afternoon. Read moreEF-1 tornado confirmed as storms leave behind damage in Champaign Co.
From lower crime to new investments in roads, housing and businesses, Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams touted progress across the city Wednesday. Read moreUrbana mayor touts city-wide progress during State of the City address
The Sangamon County Board voted no Tuesday night on a recall referendum to put on the ballot in future elections. Read moreSangamon County Board votes no to recall referendum on future ballots
HSHS said that Dr. Babu Prasad donated $1 million to the St. John's Children's Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Read moreHSHS St. John's Children's Hospital receives $1 million donation from retired anesthesiologist
Lawmakers approved memorial signs on the Fourth Street and Fayette Avenue overpasses along Interstates 57 and 70. Read moreA lasting honor: 2 fallen Effingham soldiers recognized with overpass memorial
Beginning on Wednesday, Decatur residents can travel to Chicago or St. Louis through the service. Read moreTickets available for FlixBus intercity bus service to Chicago and St. Louis
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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
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 Wildflower and Bitsy
Sen. Sally Turner, Rep. Regan Deering and Rep. Bill Hauter will host a Classroom Care Drive, which will run through Sept. 30. Read moreSeveral central Illinois lawmakers team up for Classroom Care Drive
Golden Fox Brewing is celebrating a decade of craft beer in Central Illinois with a three-day anniversary festival later this month. The celebration will run from Friday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 30 at the brewery's taproom, located at 3025 Kandy Lane in Decatur. The weekend-long event w… Read moreGolden Fox Brewing celebrates 10th anniversary with 3-day event
Golfers hit the greens at South Side Country Club Monday, all to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois. Read moreGolf Fore Kids supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois
The gala will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Read moreDove, Inc. to host inaugural gala 'An Evening of Hope' in Mt. Zion
