A third suspect arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month involving a Danville alderman has been charged with a hate crime. Read more3rd suspect in Paris shooting involving Danville alderman charged with hate crime
A warm and windy day ahead with gusts around 35 mph. Some scattered storms move in overnight. Read moreA warm and breezy Tuesday ahead
Decatur firefighters are getting a raise after the Decatur City Council approved their new contract on Monday evening. Read moreDecatur City Council approves firefighter raises, $4M lead line replacement
The Urbana City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement and a $50,000 payment Monday night to allow UIPD to access the law enforcement agencies' data system overnight. Read moreUrbana police, UIPD to partner for overnight coverage under new agreement
The Democrats wants to see state leaders allow voters to decide if Illinois should have a millionaire tax. Read moreQuinn hopes IL lawmakers approve millionaire tax constitutional amendment question by May 3
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - After a quiet start to the week, a minor disturbance brings gusty winds and our next chance of raindrops. Read moreA quiet end of day for a quiet start to the week
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. The 65-year-old Cook will hand the CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware products, John Ternus, on Sept. 1 while remaining involved with the Cupertino, California, company as executive chairman. Although he never shook the perception that he lacked Jobs’ vision, Cook leveraged the popularity of the iPhone and other breakthroughs orchestrated by his predecessor to lift Apple to heights that seemed unfathomable when it was on the brink of bankruptcy during the mid-1990s. Read moreTim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader
Firefighters responded to a house fire early Monday morning next to the Oglesby Mansion in Decatur's Historic District. The Decatur Fire Department was called to a building in the 400 block of West William Street around 3:30 a.m., where crews found heavy flames coming through the roof. Read moreHome next to Oglesby Mansion in Decatur's Historic District catches fire
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job. She is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Reports of investigations into her conduct began surfacing in January. A New York Times report last Wednesday revealed that the Labor Department’s inspector general was reviewing inappropriate communications involving Chavez-DeRemer and her aides. The White House initially dismissed the allegations, but as more emerged, her job security became uncertain. At least four Labor Department officials have already been forced from their jobs as the investigation progressed. Read moreLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least 24 tornadoes in preliminary reports following severe storms that moved through central Illinois Friday. According to the NWS, a supercell storm developed ahead of the main line during the afternoon, tracking north across west-central Illinois. That storm produced damaging winds and hail up to two inches in diameter. Officials say the wind-driven hail caused significant damage, including broken windows and siding damage to several homes along its path. Read moreNWS: At least 24 tornadoes reported in central Illinois storms
A third suspect arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month involving a Danville alderman has been charged with a hate crime. Read more3rd suspect in Paris shooting involving Danville alderman charged with hate crime
A warm and windy day ahead with gusts around 35 mph. Some scattered storms move in overnight. Read moreA warm and breezy Tuesday ahead
Decatur firefighters are getting a raise after the Decatur City Council approved their new contract on Monday evening. Read moreDecatur City Council approves firefighter raises, $4M lead line replacement
The Urbana City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement and a $50,000 payment Monday night to allow UIPD to access the law enforcement agencies' data system overnight. Read moreUrbana police, UIPD to partner for overnight coverage under new agreement
The Democrats wants to see state leaders allow voters to decide if Illinois should have a millionaire tax. Read moreQuinn hopes IL lawmakers approve millionaire tax constitutional amendment question by May 3
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - After a quiet start to the week, a minor disturbance brings gusty winds and our next chance of raindrops. Read moreA quiet end of day for a quiet start to the week
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. The 65-year-old Cook will hand the CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware products, John Ternus, on Sept. 1 while remaining involved with the Cupertino, California, company as executive chairman. Although he never shook the perception that he lacked Jobs’ vision, Cook leveraged the popularity of the iPhone and other breakthroughs orchestrated by his predecessor to lift Apple to heights that seemed unfathomable when it was on the brink of bankruptcy during the mid-1990s. Read moreTim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader
Firefighters responded to a house fire early Monday morning next to the Oglesby Mansion in Decatur's Historic District. The Decatur Fire Department was called to a building in the 400 block of West William Street around 3:30 a.m., where crews found heavy flames coming through the roof. Read moreHome next to Oglesby Mansion in Decatur's Historic District catches fire
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job. She is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Reports of investigations into her conduct began surfacing in January. A New York Times report last Wednesday revealed that the Labor Department’s inspector general was reviewing inappropriate communications involving Chavez-DeRemer and her aides. The White House initially dismissed the allegations, but as more emerged, her job security became uncertain. At least four Labor Department officials have already been forced from their jobs as the investigation progressed. Read moreLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least 24 tornadoes in preliminary reports following severe storms that moved through central Illinois Friday. According to the NWS, a supercell storm developed ahead of the main line during the afternoon, tracking north across west-central Illinois. That storm produced damaging winds and hail up to two inches in diameter. Officials say the wind-driven hail caused significant damage, including broken windows and siding damage to several homes along its path. Read moreNWS: At least 24 tornadoes reported in central Illinois storms
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is changing the way you reserve campsites when setting up at state parks. Read moreIDNR to improve campsite reservation system for state parks
The 2026 Teen Academy will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, where students will participate in interactive sessions on the digital and physical world led by FBI officials. Read moreFBI Springfield opens applications to local high schoolers for 2026 Teen Academy
Illinois Rep. Regan Deering and the Macon County Farm Bureau will partner for a free shred event and diaper drive. Read moreDecatur residents invited to shred documents, donate diapers at free event
The National Weather Service confirmed several tornadoes across central Illinois after day one of storm surveying Saturday. Read moreNWS confirms several tornadoes in McLean, Iroquois Counties after day one of surveying
The Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra (DYSO) is teaming up with a chamber orchestra of musicians from the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra for a concert in April. Read moreFree orchestra concert coming to Decatur Civic Center
A documentary about James Millikin will premiere on Wednesday, April 29, at the university's Albert Taylor Theatre. Read moreThe Original Big Blue: James Millikin documentary to debut in April
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and RecruitMilitary are co-hosting the National Veterans Career Fair on April 28. Read moreVirtual career fair to be held for veterans, military members and spouses
The 2026 Teen Academy will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, where students will participate in interactive sessions on the digital and physical world led by FBI officials. Read moreFBI Springfield opens applications to local high schoolers for 2026 Teen Academy
Illinois Rep. Regan Deering and the Macon County Farm Bureau will partner for a free shred event and diaper drive. Read moreDecatur residents invited to shred documents, donate diapers at free event
The Festival of Spring will happen from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Rock Springs Nature Center & Conservation Area in Decatur. Read moreCelebrate Earth Day during Festival of Spring at Rock Springs Conservation Area
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois will welcome 60 new citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Old State Capitol. Read moreUSCIS to welcome 60 new US citizens at Old State Capitol
The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is around the corner. Read moreChristie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend just days away
