Several alumnae and community members have also created the Memorial Stadium Society to celebrate the stadium's original purpose and push for the original name to be returned. Read moreAlumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming
A 77-year-old Springfield man is dead following a motorcycle crash on Monday afternoon. Read more77-year-old Springfield motorcyclist dies after colliding with pickup truck
Decatur kids will be able to obtain free lunches throughout the summer through a program run by the Decatur Park District. Read moreDecatur Park District offering free lunches through summer program
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday. The Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to comply with a court order. The potential retreat is a recognition of the legal setbacks the fund has encountered since it was announced two weeks ago. It also follows a mounting political backlash from Republicans concerned by a perceived lack of oversight of the money disbursement and the potential for payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Read moreTrump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget just hours after Democrats passed the spending plan out of both chambers. Read morePritzker celebrates FY27 budget despite GOP concerns about $55.9 billion spending plan
Former Decatur City Councilman and Macon County Board member William Oliver Jr. has died, his family announced Monday. Read moreFormer Decatur City Councilman, Macon Co. Board member dies at 89
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District says that it is monitoring recent travelers for Ebola. Read moreChampaign-Urbana Public Health District monitoring recent travelers for Ebola
Former Illinois players Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice are on the 2027 ballot for enshrinement into the College Football Hall of Fame. Read moreIllinois greats Hardy, Rice on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
The Chicago Bears are sticking with their current timeline for selecting a site for a new stadium amid an uncertain future for a proposal in the Illinois state legislature that would provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state. The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that would clear the way for Arlington Heights and Chicago to create local stadium authorities, creating a pathway for the Bears to avoid paying property taxes on a new stadium in Illinois. But the House has adjourned without taking up the measure. The Bears say they are finalizing their evaluation of possible stadium sites in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana. Read moreChicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives
An abandoned house in Danville is a total loss after an early-morning fire over the weekend. Read moreAbandoned house fire under investigation in Danville
Several alumnae and community members have also created the Memorial Stadium Society to celebrate the stadium's original purpose and push for the original name to be returned. Read moreAlumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming
A 77-year-old Springfield man is dead following a motorcycle crash on Monday afternoon. Read more77-year-old Springfield motorcyclist dies after colliding with pickup truck
Decatur kids will be able to obtain free lunches throughout the summer through a program run by the Decatur Park District. Read moreDecatur Park District offering free lunches through summer program
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday. The Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to comply with a court order. The potential retreat is a recognition of the legal setbacks the fund has encountered since it was announced two weeks ago. It also follows a mounting political backlash from Republicans concerned by a perceived lack of oversight of the money disbursement and the potential for payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Read moreTrump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget just hours after Democrats passed the spending plan out of both chambers. Read morePritzker celebrates FY27 budget despite GOP concerns about $55.9 billion spending plan
Former Decatur City Councilman and Macon County Board member William Oliver Jr. has died, his family announced Monday. Read moreFormer Decatur City Councilman, Macon Co. Board member dies at 89
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District says that it is monitoring recent travelers for Ebola. Read moreChampaign-Urbana Public Health District monitoring recent travelers for Ebola
Former Illinois players Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice are on the 2027 ballot for enshrinement into the College Football Hall of Fame. Read moreIllinois greats Hardy, Rice on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
The Chicago Bears are sticking with their current timeline for selecting a site for a new stadium amid an uncertain future for a proposal in the Illinois state legislature that would provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state. The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that would clear the way for Arlington Heights and Chicago to create local stadium authorities, creating a pathway for the Bears to avoid paying property taxes on a new stadium in Illinois. But the House has adjourned without taking up the measure. The Bears say they are finalizing their evaluation of possible stadium sites in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana. Read moreChicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives
An abandoned house in Danville is a total loss after an early-morning fire over the weekend. Read moreAbandoned house fire under investigation in Danville
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
Champaign's point-in-time survey shows the city saw a 159% increase in homelessness from 2022-25. Read moreCity of Champaign considers new blueprint to manage homeless population
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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
A Danville church is using basketball to promote a message of peace and community. Read moreDanville church holds 6th annual Anti-Violence Basketball Tournament
Community leaders in Decatur started a new gun safety initiative, with hopes that it can help prevent tragedy before it happens. Read moreDecatur organization distributes gun lock boxes to promote gun violence prevention