The Illinois Department of Public Health announced universal childhood blood lead testing will take effect July 1. Read moreAll Illinois children to get blood lead testing
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is inviting Illinoisans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the launch of a new website, Illinois State Archives social media pages and a series of exhibitions and events highlighting the state's impact on the nation's history. Read moreIllinois launches America 250 website, events celebrating state history
Former Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets Thursday. Read moreBen Humrichous lands opportunity with Brooklyn Nets after NBA Draft
A man was shot multiple times in Danville Wednesday night. Read moreMan shot multiple times in Danville
Memorial Health is launching a new $300,000 fundraising effort to establish a mobile health program in central Illinois. Read moreMemorial Health launches $300K effort for mobile health program
Partial resurfacing of Eldorado, William, and 22nd streets in Decatur starts Thursday. Read morePartial resurfacing of Eldorado, William, 22nd streets in Decatur starts Thursday
At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy RodrÃguez said. Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century, and could be felt throughout the region. RodrÃguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which she said was one of the hardest hit areas. She said officials were trying to make the most of the daylight hours to speed up efforts to rescue people believed to remain trapped under the rubble. Read moreAt least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says
Isolated storm chances are possible, but it should be mostly dry. Storm chances will ramp up overnight into Friday. Read moreAnother cloudy and unsettled weather day ahead
United Way invested more than $1.3 million into 21 local programs across central Illinois to help families thrive. Read moreUnited Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families
The family of a Paris woman who was struck by an Edgar County dump truck and died last year is suing the county and the driver. Read moreFamily of Paris woman hit and killed by Edgar Co. dump truck sues county, driver
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced universal childhood blood lead testing will take effect July 1. Read moreAll Illinois children to get blood lead testing
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is inviting Illinoisans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the launch of a new website, Illinois State Archives social media pages and a series of exhibitions and events highlighting the state's impact on the nation's history. Read moreIllinois launches America 250 website, events celebrating state history
Former Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets Thursday. Read moreBen Humrichous lands opportunity with Brooklyn Nets after NBA Draft
A man was shot multiple times in Danville Wednesday night. Read moreMan shot multiple times in Danville
Memorial Health is launching a new $300,000 fundraising effort to establish a mobile health program in central Illinois. Read moreMemorial Health launches $300K effort for mobile health program
Partial resurfacing of Eldorado, William, and 22nd streets in Decatur starts Thursday. Read morePartial resurfacing of Eldorado, William, 22nd streets in Decatur starts Thursday
At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy RodrÃguez said. Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century, and could be felt throughout the region. RodrÃguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which she said was one of the hardest hit areas. She said officials were trying to make the most of the daylight hours to speed up efforts to rescue people believed to remain trapped under the rubble. Read moreAt least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says
Isolated storm chances are possible, but it should be mostly dry. Storm chances will ramp up overnight into Friday. Read moreAnother cloudy and unsettled weather day ahead
United Way invested more than $1.3 million into 21 local programs across central Illinois to help families thrive. Read moreUnited Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families
The family of a Paris woman who was struck by an Edgar County dump truck and died last year is suing the county and the driver. Read moreFamily of Paris woman hit and killed by Edgar Co. dump truck sues county, driver
Cadets came from states including Washington and New Jersey and practiced for the chance to fly solo. Read moreCivil Air Patrol cadets take to the skies for practice flights, earning their wings
The Arthur Public Library celebrated the groundbreaking of its new curiosity courtyard on Wednesday. Read moreArthur Public Library breaks ground on new curiosity courtyard
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has named its first chief administrative officer for HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital in Springfield. Read moreHSHS St. John's Children's Hospital names first chief administrative officer
The Effingham Church of Christ is providing disaster relief supplies to people impacted by an EF-3 tornado last week. Read moreEffingham church provides disaster relief supplies to community reeling from tornado
The state of Illinois wants to hear you tell your story to the world in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. Read moreIllinois Voices 250 invites residents to record their stories for America's 250th
Urbana City Council faced a heated debate over the future of the old Urbana Civic Center on Monday. Read moreUrbana City Council debates future of old Civic Center
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Cadets came from states including Washington and New Jersey and practiced for the chance to fly solo. Read moreCivil Air Patrol cadets take to the skies for practice flights, earning their wings
The Arthur Public Library celebrated the groundbreaking of its new curiosity courtyard on Wednesday. Read moreArthur Public Library breaks ground on new curiosity courtyard
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 Zebra and the cat colony
The Midwest Umpire Classic Camp welcomes children of all ages to come and learn the game. Read moreBringing baseball back to Decatur: Midwest Umpire Classic Camp returns to Soy City
Communities across central Illinois are holding celebrations for Independence Day and America's 250th birthday. WAND has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations, including fireworks, parades, and festivals, taking place across the area. Read moreFireworks, parades & more: Where to celebrate Independence Day across central IL
A legendary stop for decades in Lincoln, not just for its unique look but for its famous fried pork schnitzel sandwich. Read moreAround the 217: The Mill in Lincoln provides unique stop for Route 66 travelers
