The Urbana and Champaign Park Districts will come together with several community organizations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a "March for Peace" event. Read moreMarch for Peace set in Champaign-Urbana to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Springfield community outreach program is asking the community for help after a local Oxford House location caught fire. Read moreDonations needed after fire at Springfield Oxford House
A new VA clinic is scheduled to open in Champaign this summer. Read moreNew VA clinic set to open in Champaign
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The International Olympic Committee says “eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females.” Eligibility will be determined by "a one‑time SRY gene screening.” It is unclear how many, if any, transgender women are competing at an Olympic level. Read moreTransgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy
Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown. It's resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures. But lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining in President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations. Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a Republican proposal that would fund the Transportation Security Administration and much of the Department of Homeland Security, except immigration enforcement and removal operations. But it’s expected to fail. Democrats argue the GOP plan falls short in putting guardrails on federal officers engaged in immigration sweeps. Congress is set to leave town by week’s end for recess as calls intensify for an end to the 41-day stalemate. Read moreMissed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
Record heat in the upper 80s is expected through the afternoon. Strong to severe thunderstorms move in for the evening. Read moreRecord heat and severe storms expected this afternoon
Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers are renewing their push to pass a plan allowing Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees. Read moreIL House committee approves community college baccalaureate degree bill
Current state law requires all secondary schools to teach students how to properly administer CPR and use defibrillators, but the manakins are consistently male. Read moreIL proposal could require student CPR training on female manikins
Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston
Houston, TX (WAND) - The Toyota Center is roughly two miles from the University of Houston campus. As the Illinois men's basketball team prepares to take the floor, many are expecting them to do so in the equivalent to a road environment. However, most in the Illini locker room are approaching their third game of March Madness no different than any other matchup. Read moreIllini primed for not-so-neutral Round of 16 battle with Houston
The Urbana and Champaign Park Districts will come together with several community organizations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a "March for Peace" event. Read moreMarch for Peace set in Champaign-Urbana to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Springfield community outreach program is asking the community for help after a local Oxford House location caught fire. Read moreDonations needed after fire at Springfield Oxford House
A new VA clinic is scheduled to open in Champaign this summer. Read moreNew VA clinic set to open in Champaign
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The International Olympic Committee says “eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females.” Eligibility will be determined by "a one‑time SRY gene screening.” It is unclear how many, if any, transgender women are competing at an Olympic level. Read moreTransgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy
Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown. It's resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures. But lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining in President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations. Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a Republican proposal that would fund the Transportation Security Administration and much of the Department of Homeland Security, except immigration enforcement and removal operations. But it’s expected to fail. Democrats argue the GOP plan falls short in putting guardrails on federal officers engaged in immigration sweeps. Congress is set to leave town by week’s end for recess as calls intensify for an end to the 41-day stalemate. Read moreMissed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
Record heat in the upper 80s is expected through the afternoon. Strong to severe thunderstorms move in for the evening. Read moreRecord heat and severe storms expected this afternoon
Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers are renewing their push to pass a plan allowing Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees. Read moreIL House committee approves community college baccalaureate degree bill
Current state law requires all secondary schools to teach students how to properly administer CPR and use defibrillators, but the manakins are consistently male. Read moreIL proposal could require student CPR training on female manikins
Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston
Houston, TX (WAND) - The Toyota Center is roughly two miles from the University of Houston campus. As the Illinois men's basketball team prepares to take the floor, many are expecting them to do so in the equivalent to a road environment. However, most in the Illini locker room are approaching their third game of March Madness no different than any other matchup. Read moreIllini primed for not-so-neutral Round of 16 battle with Houston
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 Champaign City Council approved a development deal to give TIF money and other incentives to redevelop the blighted property on North Neil Street. Read moreChampaign City Council approves deal bringing Illini-themed hotel project to downtown
The Porterhouse said in a March 25 Facebook post that its current kitchen team is moving on and will close its restaurant for the time being. Read moreDecatur restaurant announces temporary closure amid staffing changes
Ten Richland Community College carbon sequestration students were awarded scholarships from ADM. Read more10 Richland students earn ADM scholarships for carbon sequestration studies
With the tax-filing deadline approaching, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reminds residents to take extra steps to avoid identity theft. Read moreIllinois AG warns residents to guard against tax-related identity theft
The IMA will host the inaugural Food Innovation Day Tuesday, March 24, at the State Capitol. Read moreIMA to host inaugural Food Innovation Day at State Capitol
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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
The Urbana and Champaign Park Districts will come together with several community organizations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a "March for Peace" event. Read moreMarch for Peace set in Champaign-Urbana to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur. Read moreDuck Derby returns to Children's Museum of IL with $3,000 grand prize at stake
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 Butch and Chocolate Mousse
A DeWitt County fire department is hosting a blood drive on Good Friday. Read moreKenney Fire Department to host annual community blood drive on Good Friday
Local businesses in central Illinois will be on display this weekend at the Everything Mahomet Business Showcase. Read moreLocal businesses on display at Everything Mahomet Business Showcase
