A very warm day ahead in the upper 70s and low 80s. Warm temperatures hang around through the weekend. Read moreA gorgeous weekend ahead
GREENVILLE, SC (WAND) -- 3-seed Illinois defeated 14-seed Penn Thursday night in a dominate 105-70 victory. Read moreIllinois advances to second round; Mirkovic drops 29 points and 17 rebounds in dominate win over Penn
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Keaton Wagler added 18 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Fighting Illini (25-8), who moved on to face No. 11 VCU in the second round on Saturday. Kylan Boswell had 13 points, while Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic each chipped in with 12 as Illinois shot 50% from the field and made 15 3-pointers while outrebounding the much smaller Quakers 48-25. Michael Zanoni finished with 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting for Penn (18-12), the Ivy League champions. Read moreDavid Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Thousands of people filled the streets outside the statehouse in Springfield during the pro-life march, united in one message: supporting li… Read moreSpringfield pro-life march highlights opposition to abortion, assisted dying law
The proposal would prohibit the future sale of semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted into fully automatic weapons using switches. Read moreIllinois bill could ban sale of DIY machine guns
State Farm announced Thursday that it will consolidate all 13,000 Bloomington-based workers into its Corporate South campus. Read moreState Farm to move all Bloomington workers to Corporate South by 2027
The Decatur Park District Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new activity center for mature adults on Wednesday. Read moreDecatur Park District building $10.3 million activity center for mature adults
Inside the Macon County Courthouse, a different kind of support is helping victims, witnesses, and even staff navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Read morePawPrint Ministries brings comfort and calm to Macon County Courthouse
Joseph Duggar from “19 Kids and Counting” faces a child molestation charge in Florida tied to a girl’s account of abuse. Authorities on Thursday said Duggar is awaiting extradition from Arkansas to Florida. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old told police he molested her several times on a family trip to Panama City Beach. She says she was 9 at the time. Investigators say her father confronted Duggar this week and heard an admission. Police say Duggar repeated that admission on a recorded call with a detective. Court records do not list an attorney for Duggar. A request for comment was made to the family. Read moreFormer '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge
University of Illinois Springfield union members voted Thursday to authorize strikes if fair contracts are not reached. Read moreUIS union members authorize strike amid stalled contract talks
A very warm day ahead in the upper 70s and low 80s. Warm temperatures hang around through the weekend. Read moreA gorgeous weekend ahead
GREENVILLE, SC (WAND) -- 3-seed Illinois defeated 14-seed Penn Thursday night in a dominate 105-70 victory. Read moreIllinois advances to second round; Mirkovic drops 29 points and 17 rebounds in dominate win over Penn
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Keaton Wagler added 18 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Fighting Illini (25-8), who moved on to face No. 11 VCU in the second round on Saturday. Kylan Boswell had 13 points, while Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic each chipped in with 12 as Illinois shot 50% from the field and made 15 3-pointers while outrebounding the much smaller Quakers 48-25. Michael Zanoni finished with 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting for Penn (18-12), the Ivy League champions. Read moreDavid Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Thousands of people filled the streets outside the statehouse in Springfield during the pro-life march, united in one message: supporting li… Read moreSpringfield pro-life march highlights opposition to abortion, assisted dying law
The proposal would prohibit the future sale of semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted into fully automatic weapons using switches. Read moreIllinois bill could ban sale of DIY machine guns
State Farm announced Thursday that it will consolidate all 13,000 Bloomington-based workers into its Corporate South campus. Read moreState Farm to move all Bloomington workers to Corporate South by 2027
The Decatur Park District Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new activity center for mature adults on Wednesday. Read moreDecatur Park District building $10.3 million activity center for mature adults
Inside the Macon County Courthouse, a different kind of support is helping victims, witnesses, and even staff navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Read morePawPrint Ministries brings comfort and calm to Macon County Courthouse
Joseph Duggar from “19 Kids and Counting” faces a child molestation charge in Florida tied to a girl’s account of abuse. Authorities on Thursday said Duggar is awaiting extradition from Arkansas to Florida. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old told police he molested her several times on a family trip to Panama City Beach. She says she was 9 at the time. Investigators say her father confronted Duggar this week and heard an admission. Police say Duggar repeated that admission on a recorded call with a detective. Court records do not list an attorney for Duggar. A request for comment was made to the family. Read moreFormer '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge
University of Illinois Springfield union members voted Thursday to authorize strikes if fair contracts are not reached. Read moreUIS union members authorize strike amid stalled contract talks
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 University of Illinois System Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve an engineering technology degree at UIS Springfield. Read moreU of I Board of Trustees approves engineering technology degree at UIS Springfield
A group of young leaders in Decatur is working to create more opportunities, safer spaces, and stronger connections for youth and young adults. Read moreYoung Adults Moving 4 Success aims to uplift Decatur through events and mentorship
Stratton came out on top against Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in a tightly-contested race. On the Republican side, Don Tracy was the projected winner and will face Stratton in November. Read moreJuliana Stratton set for November General Election matchup against Don Tracy
County clerks saw a slow start to the morning, but voter traffic picked up after work ended for a lot of people in the area. Read morePrimary Election turnout starts slow, but picks up later in day
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Lake Springfield boating season, according to City, Water, Light and Power. Read moreCWLP opens registration for 2026 Lake Springfield boating season
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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
Aetna Better Health of Illinois is hosting a free pop-up farmers market Friday at the Macon County Health Department in Decatur. Read moreFree pop-up farmers market to be held at Macon Co. Health Dept.
Tri-County (IL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated, is hosting their Annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Springfield Saturday. Read moreAnnual Black Family Wellness Expo to be held in Springfield
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 Blu and Professor Burke
The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for its 11th season in May. Read moreLincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for 11th season
High school and junior high choirs have a chance to perform with Foreigner when they take the stage at The Devon in Decatur this August. Read moreLocal choirs can compete to perform with Foreigner at The Devon
