Champaign police said a fight in the parking lot led to a shooting. Read moreCPD: Teen dies after fight, shooting outside Champaign mall
Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 points and No. 3 Illinois beat 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under coach Brad Underwood. Read moreAndrej Stojakovic scores 21 as No. 3 seed Illinois beats 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 to reach Sweet 16
Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini are the youngest team in this tournament after replacing four starters. They now have won a first-round game for a second straight season. Illinois will play Vanderbilt, a winner over No. 15 seed High Point, on Monday night for a berth in the Sweet 16 of the Fort Worth 1 Region. Destiny Jackson had 11 rebounds and scored 11 of her 16 points in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. Colorado missed its final five shots. Read moreIllinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women's NCAA Tournament
President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets. Read moreTrump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Sunday! We are tracking a cold front that will move in today and bring a shift to our warm and settled weather pattern. Read moreA change in the weather pattern on the horizon
President Donald Trump says he'll order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. In a pair of social media posts, Trump first threatened and then said he'd made plans to put officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in airports beginning Monday if the congressional standoff continues. He made the announcement as a partial shutdown contributes to long lines to get through screening at some of the nation’s largest airports. The president suggested ICE agents would bring the administration’s immigration crackdown into the nation’s airports. Read moreICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Tri-County (IL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated hosted its annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Springfield Saturday. Read more"Black Family Wellness Expo" brings health resources and community support together
Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation’s premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has died. He was 81. Read moreFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies
The Democratic candidate for sheriff in Sangamon County who told voters in early February he was dropping out has decided to re-enter the race, according to a Facebook post. Read moreDem candidate for Sangamon Co. Sheriff "re-enters" race
It happened around 1:30 a.m. near Cantrell Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Read more1 hurt after overnight shooting in Decatur
Champaign police said a fight in the parking lot led to a shooting. Read moreCPD: Teen dies after fight, shooting outside Champaign mall
Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 points and No. 3 Illinois beat 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under coach Brad Underwood. Read moreAndrej Stojakovic scores 21 as No. 3 seed Illinois beats 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 to reach Sweet 16
Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini are the youngest team in this tournament after replacing four starters. They now have won a first-round game for a second straight season. Illinois will play Vanderbilt, a winner over No. 15 seed High Point, on Monday night for a berth in the Sweet 16 of the Fort Worth 1 Region. Destiny Jackson had 11 rebounds and scored 11 of her 16 points in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. Colorado missed its final five shots. Read moreIllinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women's NCAA Tournament
President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets. Read moreTrump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Sunday! We are tracking a cold front that will move in today and bring a shift to our warm and settled weather pattern. Read moreA change in the weather pattern on the horizon
President Donald Trump says he'll order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. In a pair of social media posts, Trump first threatened and then said he'd made plans to put officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in airports beginning Monday if the congressional standoff continues. He made the announcement as a partial shutdown contributes to long lines to get through screening at some of the nation’s largest airports. The president suggested ICE agents would bring the administration’s immigration crackdown into the nation’s airports. Read moreICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Tri-County (IL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated hosted its annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Springfield Saturday. Read more"Black Family Wellness Expo" brings health resources and community support together
Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation’s premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has died. He was 81. Read moreFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies
The Democratic candidate for sheriff in Sangamon County who told voters in early February he was dropping out has decided to re-enter the race, according to a Facebook post. Read moreDem candidate for Sangamon Co. Sheriff "re-enters" race
It happened around 1:30 a.m. near Cantrell Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Read more1 hurt after overnight shooting in Decatur
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
Scovill Zoo announced in a March 20 Facebook post that its 23-year-old zebra, Fluffy, and its 18-year-old miniature zebu bull Eli died over the winter. Read moreScovill Zoo says goodbye to zebra, zebu bull over the winter
St. John's Hospital in Springfield became the first hospital in the HSHS System to earn the federal Energy Star certification. Read moreSpringfield's St. John's Hospital earns Energy Star, first in HSHS System
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
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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
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Tri-County (IL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated hosted its annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Springfield Saturday. Read more"Black Family Wellness Expo" brings health resources and community support together
Springfield has welcomed its first Korean convenience store, home to the city's first self-serve ramen station. Read moreNew Korean convenience store in Springfield set for grand opening in April
The Prodigy Project's Sliderz Showdown Round IV will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Sliderz Bar & Grill in Decatur. Read moreSmackdown for a cause: Sliderz Showdown makes return to Decatur
University of Illinois Springfield students began planning for their future during the university's Career Connections Expo on Friday. Read moreUIS students connect with employers, alumni at Career Connections Expo
Local thrift stores are looking forward to an increase in donations from people who want to clean out their closets, garages and basements. Read moreSpring cleaning? Help your community by de-cluttering
