Illinois Defensive Coordinator Aaron Henry is leaving the program to take a job at Notre Dame. Read moreIllinois DC Aaron Henry leaving to take job at Notre Dame
Many nonprofit fire departments in central and southern Illinois are unable to receive grant funding for equipment and building upgrades. Read moreIL Senate committee approves plan allowing volunteer fire departments to receive state grants
Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) told reporters in Springfield Wednesday that ICE agents have caused violence across the country due to their lack of expansive training. Read moreIllinois bill could ban ICE agents from working as state, local police
The United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois operates the local 211 line, meaning they often get calls from people needing help connecting with resources. Read moreNew program recycles wheelchair ramps for neighbors in need
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A Decatur man facing an attempted murder charge for an October shooting made his first court appearance on Monday. Read moreDecatur man makes first court appearance for October shooting
The Illinois Revenue Alliance said families are suffering while billionaires and giant corporations avoid paying their fair share. Read moreProgressive lawmakers, Illinois Revenue Alliance push for billionaire tax
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate on Wednesday in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when Routh tried to stab himself shortly after jurors found him guilty of trying to kill a presidential candidate and other charges. Prosecutors asked for life without parole, saying Routh is unrepentant and has never apologized. A defense attorney brought in for his sentencing asked for 27 years, noting that Routh is already turning 60. Read moreMan who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
President Donald Trump's border czar says he is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to turn over arrested immigrants. Tom Homan says about 700 federal officers will be immediately withdrawn from the operation in Minnesota. That's about a quarter of the federal officers currently deployed in the state. But he says the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota isn't ending. Homan didn't give a timeline of when that might happen following weeks of confrontations in Minnesota's Twin Cities and two deadly shootings by federal officers. Read moreTrump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately
Illinois Basketball Freshman Guard Keaton Wagler is stacking up awards in his first year with the Illini. Read moreIllini guard Keaton Wagler stacking accolades in freshman season
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 34 awards totaling $2.4 million through the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program, including several winners throughout central Illinois. Read moreSeveral central Illinois small businesses awarded through research grant program
Illinois Defensive Coordinator Aaron Henry is leaving the program to take a job at Notre Dame. Read moreIllinois DC Aaron Henry leaving to take job at Notre Dame
Many nonprofit fire departments in central and southern Illinois are unable to receive grant funding for equipment and building upgrades. Read moreIL Senate committee approves plan allowing volunteer fire departments to receive state grants
Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) told reporters in Springfield Wednesday that ICE agents have caused violence across the country due to their lack of expansive training. Read moreIllinois bill could ban ICE agents from working as state, local police
The United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois operates the local 211 line, meaning they often get calls from people needing help connecting with resources. Read moreNew program recycles wheelchair ramps for neighbors in need
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A Decatur man facing an attempted murder charge for an October shooting made his first court appearance on Monday. Read moreDecatur man makes first court appearance for October shooting
The Illinois Revenue Alliance said families are suffering while billionaires and giant corporations avoid paying their fair share. Read moreProgressive lawmakers, Illinois Revenue Alliance push for billionaire tax
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate on Wednesday in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when Routh tried to stab himself shortly after jurors found him guilty of trying to kill a presidential candidate and other charges. Prosecutors asked for life without parole, saying Routh is unrepentant and has never apologized. A defense attorney brought in for his sentencing asked for 27 years, noting that Routh is already turning 60. Read moreMan who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
President Donald Trump's border czar says he is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to turn over arrested immigrants. Tom Homan says about 700 federal officers will be immediately withdrawn from the operation in Minnesota. That's about a quarter of the federal officers currently deployed in the state. But he says the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota isn't ending. Homan didn't give a timeline of when that might happen following weeks of confrontations in Minnesota's Twin Cities and two deadly shootings by federal officers. Read moreTrump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately
Illinois Basketball Freshman Guard Keaton Wagler is stacking up awards in his first year with the Illini. Read moreIllini guard Keaton Wagler stacking accolades in freshman season
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 34 awards totaling $2.4 million through the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program, including several winners throughout central Illinois. Read moreSeveral central Illinois small businesses awarded through research grant program
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
The Child 1st Center in Decatur has achieved re-accreditation with the National Children's Alliance. Read moreDecatur's Child 1st Center earns national re-accreditation
The University of Illinois Springfield is offering free tax preparation services for the first time. Read moreUIS offers free tax return help for community
In January 2025, C-U Aerospace was working on launching a first-of-its-kind satellite into space. Now, its duplex satellite has deployed from the International Space Station. Read moreC-U Aerospace satellite deploys from International Space Station
The man killed in a shooting in west Decatur Friday morning has been identified. Read moreMan killed in west Decatur shooting identified
One person was injured following a morning house fire in Decatur on Thursday. Read more1 person injured in morning house fire in Decatur
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
Cities and counties across the area have resources for people and families who need to get away from the cold and into a warm place. It's always a good idea to call ahead if possible to ensure the center is open. Read moreWhere to find warming 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 Peanut Butter and Gumbo
A German celebration is returning in Danville this month. Read moreDanville goes Deutsch: annual German dinner returns for 30th year
Curt Oldfield, Ed.D., has been chosen as the next president of Lincoln Land Community College. Read moreLincoln Land Community College selects next president
The African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum (AACGSM) announced its 2026 Black History Month events, with the theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations." Read moreDecatur Black History Month events to feature poetry program, basketball tournament
