The 2nd Annual Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament will be held this weekend. Read more2nd annual Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament to be held this weekend
A man is facing charges after being accused of raping a woman in Champaign County. Read moreMan accused of raping woman in Champaign County
Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, saying Pulte lacks necessary national security experience. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts says Pulte has been “abusing his authority” as the housing finance director and asks, “What could go wrong?” Pulte is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chair of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Trump made the surprise announcement about Pulte on Tuesday, saying Pulte has ”deep experience" managing the "safety and soundness of the Markets.” The Republican president says Pulte will keep his other positions while filling in for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month. Read moreTrump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
The Logan County Zoning and Economic Development Board approved a Data Center Ordinance on their agenda Monday night. Read moreLogan County Board approves data center ordinance
Frozen cheese bread that was sold in Illinois and stores nationwide has been recalled due to an ongoing salmonella threat. Read moreFrozen cheese bread sold in Illinois recalled
Dr. David J. Horn is running for Mayor of Decatur. Read moreDr. David Horn running for Mayor of Decatur
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people. They believe a relative, Ryan Willis McFarland, killed them before taking his own life when confronted by police Monday. Police were called to a home in Muscatine, where they found four people fatally shot. Officers later found McFarland on a trail in the city. Two other men also believed to be McFarland’s relatives were found fatally shot elsewhere in the city. Authorities have not released the victims’ names. The police department continues to investigate and has asked anyone with information to contact them. Read morePolice investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself
One person was taken to the hospital after a fire at a Springfield apartment building. Read more1 taken to the hospital after Springfield apartment fire
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Tuesday! A streak of summery conditions is on tap for Central Illinois for the next few days. However, even when rain returns, it comes wit… Read moreSunshine returns with high pressure
Bill Oliver served over two decades on the Macon County Board and more than 21 years as a Decatur City Councilman. Those who knew him say his leadership went far beyond any title. Read moreDecatur community reflects on former councilman's Bill Oliver's lasting impact
The 2nd Annual Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament will be held this weekend. Read more2nd annual Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament to be held this weekend
A man is facing charges after being accused of raping a woman in Champaign County. Read moreMan accused of raping woman in Champaign County
Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, saying Pulte lacks necessary national security experience. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts says Pulte has been “abusing his authority” as the housing finance director and asks, “What could go wrong?” Pulte is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chair of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Trump made the surprise announcement about Pulte on Tuesday, saying Pulte has ”deep experience" managing the "safety and soundness of the Markets.” The Republican president says Pulte will keep his other positions while filling in for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month. Read moreTrump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
The Logan County Zoning and Economic Development Board approved a Data Center Ordinance on their agenda Monday night. Read moreLogan County Board approves data center ordinance
Frozen cheese bread that was sold in Illinois and stores nationwide has been recalled due to an ongoing salmonella threat. Read moreFrozen cheese bread sold in Illinois recalled
Dr. David J. Horn is running for Mayor of Decatur. Read moreDr. David Horn running for Mayor of Decatur
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people. They believe a relative, Ryan Willis McFarland, killed them before taking his own life when confronted by police Monday. Police were called to a home in Muscatine, where they found four people fatally shot. Officers later found McFarland on a trail in the city. Two other men also believed to be McFarland’s relatives were found fatally shot elsewhere in the city. Authorities have not released the victims’ names. The police department continues to investigate and has asked anyone with information to contact them. Read morePolice investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself
One person was taken to the hospital after a fire at a Springfield apartment building. Read more1 taken to the hospital after Springfield apartment fire
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Tuesday! A streak of summery conditions is on tap for Central Illinois for the next few days. However, even when rain returns, it comes wit… Read moreSunshine returns with high pressure
Bill Oliver served over two decades on the Macon County Board and more than 21 years as a Decatur City Councilman. Those who knew him say his leadership went far beyond any title. Read moreDecatur community reflects on former councilman's Bill Oliver's lasting impact
The Decatur City Council approved almost $4 million in funding for more road improvements in the community. Read moreDecatur City Council approves nearly $4M for road improvements
The City of Decatur and Decatur Public Works are set to host the touch-a-truck equipment show. Read moreDecatur Public Works to host touch-a-truck equipment show in downtown
The Champaign County History Museum is launching a major America 250 celebration with a kickoff event and rare historical exhibit highlighting the nation’s founding. The celebration begins June 13 with a free public kickoff at the museum, featuring music, ceremonial flag events, remarks from… Read moreChampaign Co. History Museum announces 250 celebration events
During an event Thursday at the Brickyard in Mount Pulaski, Bureau Board President Molly Pickering said this is part of a months-long effort to hear what people wanted to see represented throughout central Illinois. Read moreResidents asked for input to shape future of Logan County tourism
Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum of Illinois to form a teaching kitchen. Read moreRichland, Children's Museum of Illinois cooking up a teaching kitchen
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools is seeking a new after-school vendor after ending its before and after-school programs due to budget cuts. Read moreDecatur Public Schools seeks new after-school vendor after budget cuts
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The due date for property taxes is right around the corner. Read moreProperty tax bills due June 5
The 2nd Annual Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament will be held this weekend. Read more2nd annual Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament to be held this weekend
The Champaign County History Museum is launching a major America 250 celebration with a kickoff event and rare historical exhibit highlighting the nation’s founding. The celebration begins June 13 with a free public kickoff at the museum, featuring music, ceremonial flag events, remarks from… Read moreChampaign Co. History Museum announces 250 celebration events
We are giving one homeowner the chance to have their roof replaced for free! Read moreRenew A Roof
The Urbana City Council has a busy agenda Monday night. Read moreUrbana City Council to vote on new apartment building, new satellite police office
Over 1,200 pounds of food and $600 in cash were collected during the "Pack the Cruiser" food drive hosted by the Decatur Police Department and Kroger. Read moreOver 1,200 lbs of food, $600 collected during 'Pack the Cruiser' food drive
