An arrest has been made after a Springfield man was shot and killed Friday. Read moreMan arrested on weapons charges in connection to deadly Springfield shooting
Injuries have been reported in a crash on Interstate 57 in Coles County. Read moreInjuries reported in I-57 crash in Coles County
Two people are dead after a crash in Sangamon County overnight. Read more2 women dead, 1 injured in I-55 crash in Sangamon County
Iran has named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader. The decision signals no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran. With Iran’s theocracy under assault for more than a week, the country’s Assembly of Experts chose the secretive, 56-year-old cleric with close ties to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as the new supreme leader. The Guard has been firing missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf Arab states since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had ruled Iran for 37 years, was killed during the war’s opening salvo. Read moreIran names Khamenei's son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Monday! We are starting the week with a fantastic, spring-like forecast! However, with spring temperatures comes spring thunderstorms. Read moreSpring weather to start the week
Police are investigating after shots were fired near the Bourbon Barrel Bar & Grill Sunday afternoon. Read moreNo injuries after shots fired near Decatur restaurant
One person was arrested after a police chase in Decatur Sunday. Read more1 arrested after police chase in Decatur
From homemade sauces and baked goods to organic skin care products, the Illinois Product Expo showcased local businesses from across the state Sunday. Read moreIllinois Product Expo showcases local businesses from across the state
A device thrown by a counterprotester during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City was an improvised explosive. Police say the object contained nuts, bolts and screws, plus a hobby fuse. Police Commissioner Tisch said Sunday that the bomb squad confirmed the device was not a hoax or smoke bomb, but a life-threatening improvised explosive. Two counterprotesters are in custody with charges pending. The confrontation unfolded outside the home of Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a protest organized by the far right activist Jake Lang to “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City.” Police also said Sunday that they were looking into a second suspicious device found in the same area of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Read moreCounterprotester threw improvised explosive at anti-Islam event in NYC, police say
David Mirkovic had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 11 Illinois held off Maryland 78-72. The Terrapins have had a desultory season under new coach Buzz Williams, losing 20 games for the first time since 1988-89, but they gave the Illini a battle on Sunday. Illinois led 63-62 before Ben Humrichous made a 3-pointer that started a 7-0 run for the Illini. Andre Mills scored 30 points for the Terrapins. The win gives Illinois a bye into Friday’s quarterfinals in the Big Ten Tournament. Read moreDavid Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland
An arrest has been made after a Springfield man was shot and killed Friday. Read moreMan arrested on weapons charges in connection to deadly Springfield shooting
Injuries have been reported in a crash on Interstate 57 in Coles County. Read moreInjuries reported in I-57 crash in Coles County
Two people are dead after a crash in Sangamon County overnight. Read more2 women dead, 1 injured in I-55 crash in Sangamon County
Iran has named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader. The decision signals no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran. With Iran’s theocracy under assault for more than a week, the country’s Assembly of Experts chose the secretive, 56-year-old cleric with close ties to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as the new supreme leader. The Guard has been firing missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf Arab states since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had ruled Iran for 37 years, was killed during the war’s opening salvo. Read moreIran names Khamenei's son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Monday! We are starting the week with a fantastic, spring-like forecast! However, with spring temperatures comes spring thunderstorms. Read moreSpring weather to start the week
Police are investigating after shots were fired near the Bourbon Barrel Bar & Grill Sunday afternoon. Read moreNo injuries after shots fired near Decatur restaurant
One person was arrested after a police chase in Decatur Sunday. Read more1 arrested after police chase in Decatur
From homemade sauces and baked goods to organic skin care products, the Illinois Product Expo showcased local businesses from across the state Sunday. Read moreIllinois Product Expo showcases local businesses from across the state
A device thrown by a counterprotester during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City was an improvised explosive. Police say the object contained nuts, bolts and screws, plus a hobby fuse. Police Commissioner Tisch said Sunday that the bomb squad confirmed the device was not a hoax or smoke bomb, but a life-threatening improvised explosive. Two counterprotesters are in custody with charges pending. The confrontation unfolded outside the home of Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a protest organized by the far right activist Jake Lang to “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City.” Police also said Sunday that they were looking into a second suspicious device found in the same area of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Read moreCounterprotester threw improvised explosive at anti-Islam event in NYC, police say
David Mirkovic had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 11 Illinois held off Maryland 78-72. The Terrapins have had a desultory season under new coach Buzz Williams, losing 20 games for the first time since 1988-89, but they gave the Illini a battle on Sunday. Illinois led 63-62 before Ben Humrichous made a 3-pointer that started a 7-0 run for the Illini. Andre Mills scored 30 points for the Terrapins. The win gives Illinois a bye into Friday’s quarterfinals in the Big Ten Tournament. Read moreDavid Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland
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
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission and global education company Kaplan announced that Illinois' first in the nation free text preparation program, Prepare for Illinois' Future Program, will continue through the end of the school year. Read moreIllinois continues first-in-the-nation free test prep program
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
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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
Nearly 400 participants braved the cold for Decatur's 25th Polar Plunge Saturday. Read more25th annual Decatur Polar Plunge makes big splash, raises $89k
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
