Temperatures stay below average this afternoon with scattered showers moving in. Read moreA chilly and unsetlled stretch of weather to close out the week
Teenagers are connected like never before, through social media and messaging. But instant access online can also expose kids to severe cyberbullying, sextortion and exploitation. Read moreWAND INVESTIGATES: A Deadly Click
For Erika Anderson, it was one of the scariest calls of her life. The FaceTime call looked and sounded real, but Anderson said it was an AI clone of her child. Read moreMom warns of AI FaceTime scam after voice clone poses as daughter
Five EF1 tornadoes ripped through parts of central Illinois on Monday, all of which took place during the second event during the evening hours. Read moreNWS: 5 EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in central IL after Monday's storms
Springfield’s emergency medical services system could soon see a major change, as LifeStar Ambulance Service faces the possibility of leaving the city. Read moreSpringfield ambulance service in limbo, faces possibility of leaving city
Jerome Powell plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk. The Fed Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signaled it could still cut rates in the coming months, moves that attracted the most dissents since October 1992. The Senate Banking Committee earlier approved Powell's successor as chair, Trump appointee Kevin Warsh, on a party-line vote. Read morePowell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Sponsors said the plan will give clear expectations across the state and protect anyone choosing to wear a mask from discrimination or harassment. Read moreIllinois Senate Democrats pass right to mask bill, send plan to House
Senate President Don Harmon announced Wednesday that legal experts need to review the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that drastically changes the federal Voting Rights Act. Read moreIL Senate won't vote on redistricting constitutional amendment question following SCOTUS ruling
After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, the Piatt County Animal Shelter is moving forward with a brand-new facility designed to better care for animals and expand services for the community. Read morePiatt County Animal Shelter moves forward with new facility
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter in Effingham donated flags to be flown next to government buildings. Read moreEffingham DAR provides flags for nation's 250th birthday
Temperatures stay below average this afternoon with scattered showers moving in. Read moreA chilly and unsetlled stretch of weather to close out the week
Teenagers are connected like never before, through social media and messaging. But instant access online can also expose kids to severe cyberbullying, sextortion and exploitation. Read moreWAND INVESTIGATES: A Deadly Click
For Erika Anderson, it was one of the scariest calls of her life. The FaceTime call looked and sounded real, but Anderson said it was an AI clone of her child. Read moreMom warns of AI FaceTime scam after voice clone poses as daughter
Five EF1 tornadoes ripped through parts of central Illinois on Monday, all of which took place during the second event during the evening hours. Read moreNWS: 5 EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in central IL after Monday's storms
Springfield’s emergency medical services system could soon see a major change, as LifeStar Ambulance Service faces the possibility of leaving the city. Read moreSpringfield ambulance service in limbo, faces possibility of leaving city
Jerome Powell plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk. The Fed Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signaled it could still cut rates in the coming months, moves that attracted the most dissents since October 1992. The Senate Banking Committee earlier approved Powell's successor as chair, Trump appointee Kevin Warsh, on a party-line vote. Read morePowell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Sponsors said the plan will give clear expectations across the state and protect anyone choosing to wear a mask from discrimination or harassment. Read moreIllinois Senate Democrats pass right to mask bill, send plan to House
Senate President Don Harmon announced Wednesday that legal experts need to review the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that drastically changes the federal Voting Rights Act. Read moreIL Senate won't vote on redistricting constitutional amendment question following SCOTUS ruling
After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, the Piatt County Animal Shelter is moving forward with a brand-new facility designed to better care for animals and expand services for the community. Read morePiatt County Animal Shelter moves forward with new facility
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter in Effingham donated flags to be flown next to government buildings. Read moreEffingham DAR provides flags for nation's 250th birthday
Crisis Nursery in Urbana is temporarily reducing in-person overnight care because of a staffing shortage. Read moreCrisis Nursery in Urbana reduces overnight care over staffing shortage
The Scheels Sports Park in Springfield is officially open after developers hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Legacy Pointe on Tuesday. Read more70-acre Scheels Sports Park officially open to Springfield area, local athletes
The City of Champaign announced that it launched a more modernized version of its website to better serve residents. Read moreCity of Champaign launches improved website, strengthening access and usability
Congratulations are in order for a Springfield high school teacher who was named the Horace Mann Educator of the Year. Read moreSpringfield Southeast HS teacher named Horace Mann Educator of the Year
Tony Bruno was selected as the Unit 4 board president and Christy Arnold as the vice president. Fatima Ahmed was also voted in as board secretary. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 selects new board president, vice president
The goal is to make the corridor safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Read moreUrbana going on a 'road diet' on North Lincoln Avenue
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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 Pink Moon and Herne
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, a constant reminder to make sure you're ready to care for your furry friends in the case of an emergency. Read moreTips to keep in mind for Pet First Aid Awareness month
As the Route 66 centennial kicks into high gear, WAND News evening anchor Sean Streaty shows you that the Maid Rite recipe is the same, and the window is still sliding at Maid Rite in Around the 217. Read moreAround the 217: Long before McDonald's, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru
Macon Resources, Inc. has announced the 2026 recipients of their "Champions of Change" award. It is presented annually to a business or people who have greatly impacted the people served by MRI. Read moreMacon Resources names 2026 "Champions of Change" award recipients
The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion and Museum in Decatur will be offering a special tour during Historic Preservation Week on Saturday, May 16. Read moreGov. Richard Oglesby Mansion, Museum to showcase Oglesby’s original desk at Open House
A Savoy street will close next week for significant repair work being done at a railroad crossing. Read moreSavoy street to close next week for railroad crossing work
