Someone in central Illinois is celebrating after winning a $3 million prize from a Mega Millions ticket bought in Springfield. Read moreWinning $3 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Springfield
The Springfield Police Department is introducing the Blue Envelope Program in partnership with The Autism Hero Project. Read moreSpringfield police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling select cottage cheese products due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. Read moreGreat Value cottage cheese recalled for health risk
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! It will be a gorgeous end to the work week as sunny skies and warm temperatures take over today. It will be a chilly morning with t… Read moreA fantastic end to the week with sunshine and warm temperatures
Twenty years ago, Jamel Anderson and two other peers were not allowed to walk the ceremony stage at Eisenhower High School because they competed in a state track meet which was scheduled the same day. Read moreDecatur athlete reflects on 'Oprah' graduation moment that changed his life
Ava Heiden scored a career-high 28 points and No. 9 Iowa overcame Illinois’ second-half 3-point shooting to win 82-78. The Hawkeyes won their fifth consecutive game and extended their home winning streak over the Illini to 13 games. Hannah Stuelke had 18 point and Taylor Stremlow had 11 points and a career-high 11 assists for Iowa. Berry Wallace led Illinois with 21 points while Cearah Parchment had 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Illini, who had their three-game winning streak snapped, were 8 of 8 on 3-pointers in the second half, but couldn’t get one off down 81-78 with four seconds left. Read moreAva Heiden scores 28 as No. 9 Iowa rallies past Illinois, 82-78
Get ready for a top-10 showdown as No. 10 Illinois and No. 3 Michigan duke it out Friday night at the State Farm Center. Read moreHow to Watch | #10 Illinois aiming for third top-5 win of season with #3 Michigan in town
A man who died in Decatur police custody early Tuesday morning has been identified. Read moreMan who died in Decatur police custody identified
After years of preparation, Danville cannabis dispensary Seven Point hosted the grand opening of its cannabis lounge. Read moreSeeing green: first cannabis lounge in Danville hosts grand opening
The Payment of Lieu of Taxes plan could benefit companies hoping to have megaprojects across the entire state, so it's not strictly for the Chicago Bears. Read moreFirst Down: IL House committee passes Bears endorsed megaprojects bill
Someone in central Illinois is celebrating after winning a $3 million prize from a Mega Millions ticket bought in Springfield. Read moreWinning $3 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Springfield
The Springfield Police Department is introducing the Blue Envelope Program in partnership with The Autism Hero Project. Read moreSpringfield police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling select cottage cheese products due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. Read moreGreat Value cottage cheese recalled for health risk
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! It will be a gorgeous end to the work week as sunny skies and warm temperatures take over today. It will be a chilly morning with t… Read moreA fantastic end to the week with sunshine and warm temperatures
Twenty years ago, Jamel Anderson and two other peers were not allowed to walk the ceremony stage at Eisenhower High School because they competed in a state track meet which was scheduled the same day. Read moreDecatur athlete reflects on 'Oprah' graduation moment that changed his life
Ava Heiden scored a career-high 28 points and No. 9 Iowa overcame Illinois’ second-half 3-point shooting to win 82-78. The Hawkeyes won their fifth consecutive game and extended their home winning streak over the Illini to 13 games. Hannah Stuelke had 18 point and Taylor Stremlow had 11 points and a career-high 11 assists for Iowa. Berry Wallace led Illinois with 21 points while Cearah Parchment had 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Illini, who had their three-game winning streak snapped, were 8 of 8 on 3-pointers in the second half, but couldn’t get one off down 81-78 with four seconds left. Read moreAva Heiden scores 28 as No. 9 Iowa rallies past Illinois, 82-78
Get ready for a top-10 showdown as No. 10 Illinois and No. 3 Michigan duke it out Friday night at the State Farm Center. Read moreHow to Watch | #10 Illinois aiming for third top-5 win of season with #3 Michigan in town
A man who died in Decatur police custody early Tuesday morning has been identified. Read moreMan who died in Decatur police custody identified
After years of preparation, Danville cannabis dispensary Seven Point hosted the grand opening of its cannabis lounge. Read moreSeeing green: first cannabis lounge in Danville hosts grand opening
The Payment of Lieu of Taxes plan could benefit companies hoping to have megaprojects across the entire state, so it's not strictly for the Chicago Bears. Read moreFirst Down: IL House committee passes Bears endorsed megaprojects bill
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
Central Illinois's own Lynn Rainer will be competing on "Wheel of Fortune" the week of March 2. Read moreDecatur resident to compete on 'Wheel of Fortune'
McDonald's on West Eldorado in Decatur was named the top Round-Up fundraising store in 2025, raising $16,411 for families with children needing medical care. Read moreWest Eldorado McDonald’s raises over $16k for Ronald McDonald House
The Champaign County Association of Realtors said it's building momentum as it plunges deeper into 2026. Read moreChampaign County sees slight dip in home sales, prices on the rise
Heartland Credit Union and the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office are set to offer convenient passport registration day. Read moreHeartland Credit Union in Springfield to offer convenient passport registration day
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 Springfield Police Department is introducing the Blue Envelope Program in partnership with The Autism Hero Project. Read moreSpringfield police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism
WasteNot Compost and Champaign County Environmental Stewards have partnered to bring a compost drop-off program to Urbana at the Lincoln Square Mall. Read moreCompost drop-off program coming to Urbana
Central Illinois's own Lynn Rainer will be competing on "Wheel of Fortune" the week of March 2. Read moreDecatur resident to compete on 'Wheel of Fortune'
The Red Hot Winter event makes its way back to central Illinois this weekend, bringing the spirit of Las Vegas to Champaign. Read moreRed Hot Winter returns to bring a taste of Vegas to the C-U area
Eisenhower High School in Decatur hosted a Black History Month art exhibition on Thursday. Read moreEisenhower students showcase art at Black History Month event
