SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a shooting that police say started as a robbery.  More >>Man and woman arrested in connection with Springfield shooting

Ayer, MASS. (NBC10) - A freight train derailed in Ayer, Massachusetts, Thursday, prompting local firefighters to urge people to avoid the area. More >>Freight train derails in Ayer, Mass., spilling cargo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)— Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced Thursday morning that $20 million in grants have been awarded to 116 nonprofit organizations through the 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). More >>116 Non-profit organizations awarded $20 million for enhanced security across Illinois

(WAND)- Illinois ranks fifth in states with the most flight delays.  More >>Illinois ranks fifth in U.S. with the most flight delays

(WAND) - Heavy rain is on the way to Central Illinois. More >>Heavy rain on the way to Central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A family has been displaced after their home caught fire early Thursday morning in Champaign.  More >>Family displaced after home catches fire in Champaign

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A major investment in Decatur. The city council is putting almost $200,000 into a Jasper Street project that will bring a daycare back to the city's urban core.  More >>Decatur helps fund new daycare to open on Jasper St.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (WAND) - On Wednesday, The Federal Reserve made efforts to battle inflation by raising interest rates by a quarter-point. Economist say this short-term hike will make a positive impact in the long run. More >>The Federal Reserve increases interest rate: What this means for your wallet

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Raptor Center is raising money for a larger incubator that can hold injured eagles. More >>Illinois Raptor Center raising money for eagle-sized incubator

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — One in a Million Inc. is a not-for-profit organization in Springfield that focuses on creating bridges in the community by connecting people with local resources.  More >>'A Way Out' program helps kids explore passions, gain skills

PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) — One person is dead after a crash on I-74. More >>Coroner identifies individual involved in a fatal I-74 crash

Decatur, Ill (WAND) – The Good Samaritan Inn serves meals to those in need 365 days a year. More >>Good Samaritan Inn delivers office lunches as fundraiser

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - With Women's History Month still in full swing, WAND News spoke with a few women-owned businesses in Champaign to see how business is going. More >>Supporting women-owned businesses in Champaign for Women's History Month

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — WAND News reached out to Macon County Animal Control after photos of a dog went viral on local social media accounts. More >>Macon County Animal Control addresses welfare of local dog going viral on social media

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The state of Illinois has announced the next round of "Back 2 Business" grants.  More >>$175 million available in 'back to business' grants

FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) - A judge denied a motion for the confession of a former Forsyth daycare worker accused of shaking a baby girl to death to be supressed. More >>Judge rules confession of former daycare worker accused of shaking baby to death can be used in court

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a shooting that police say started as a robbery.  More >>Man and woman arrested in connection with Springfield shooting

Ayer, MASS. (NBC10) - A freight train derailed in Ayer, Massachusetts, Thursday, prompting local firefighters to urge people to avoid the area. More >>Freight train derails in Ayer, Mass., spilling cargo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)— Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced Thursday morning that $20 million in grants have been awarded to 116 nonprofit organizations through the 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). More >>116 Non-profit organizations awarded $20 million for enhanced security across Illinois

(WAND)- Illinois ranks fifth in states with the most flight delays.  More >>Illinois ranks fifth in U.S. with the most flight delays

(WAND) - Heavy rain is on the way to Central Illinois. More >>Heavy rain on the way to Central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A family has been displaced after their home caught fire early Thursday morning in Champaign.  More >>Family displaced after home catches fire in Champaign

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A major investment in Decatur. The city council is putting almost $200,000 into a Jasper Street project that will bring a daycare back to the city's urban core.  More >>Decatur helps fund new daycare to open on Jasper St.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (WAND) - On Wednesday, The Federal Reserve made efforts to battle inflation by raising interest rates by a quarter-point. Economist say this short-term hike will make a positive impact in the long run. More >>The Federal Reserve increases interest rate: What this means for your wallet

LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) — Governor J.B. Pritzker announced construction on a new Illinois Youth Center for youth in secure custody of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ). More >>Construction to begin on center for youth in custody in Lincoln

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Raptor Center is raising money for a larger incubator that can hold injured eagles. More >>Illinois Raptor Center raising money for eagle-sized incubator

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — One in a Million Inc. is a not-for-profit organization in Springfield that focuses on creating bridges in the community by connecting people with local resources.  More >>'A Way Out' program helps kids explore passions, gain skills

PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) — One person is dead after a crash on I-74. More >>Coroner identifies individual involved in a fatal I-74 crash

Decatur, Ill (WAND) – The Good Samaritan Inn serves meals to those in need 365 days a year. More >>Good Samaritan Inn delivers office lunches as fundraiser

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - With Women's History Month still in full swing, WAND News spoke with a few women-owned businesses in Champaign to see how business is going. More >>Supporting women-owned businesses in Champaign for Women's History Month

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — WAND News reached out to Macon County Animal Control after photos of a dog went viral on local social media accounts. More >>Macon County Animal Control addresses welfare of local dog going viral on social media

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The state of Illinois has announced the next round of "Back 2 Business" grants.  More >>$175 million available in 'back to business' grants

CHICAGO (NBC) — Democrats across the Midwest are appealing to President Joe Biden to back Chicago as the destination for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, arguing the party must send a strong signal of support if it is to keep its "blue wall" of states intact in the next presidential … More >>'Blue wall' Democrats urge the White House to give Chicago the 2024 DNC convention

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Pre-trial proceedings are continuing for Deven Barger, a man facing charges of first-degree murder and intentional homicide of an unborn child in connection to the deaths of 22-year-old Samantha Cushing and her unborn child. More >>Pre-trial date set for man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend in Shelbyville

MOWEAQUA, Ill. (WAND) - With a little inspiration from a Charleston High School teacher, a Central A & M High School teacher built a clothing room inside the high school. More >>Community support helps fill clothing room at central Illinois high school

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The annual Illinois March for Life, usually held in Chicago, was held in Springfield for the first time on Tuesday.  More >>Pro-choice and pro-life advocates rally in front of Capitol

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — As of March 22, masking will become optional at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. More >>HSHS St. Mary's makes masks optional in March

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A unique fundraising event took place at Sliderz Bar & Grill this past Sunday. More >>Local pro wrestling show raises money for St. Jude's

CASS COUNTY, Ill. (WAND)- Beardstown Junior/ Senior High School went on a lockdown Tuesday morning after police responded to the area for a report of a man running with a weapon. More >>Beardstown High School placed on lockdown after individual was reported running with a weapon in the area

Oakland, Ill (WAND) – Failure to follow the Illinois Open Meetings Act may have led to the discovery of theft from a rural fire protection district where members of the board of trustees allegedly stole more than $100,000. More >>Failure to follow Open Meetings Act led to discovery of theft in rural fire district

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — With Election Day just two weeks away, Champaign County residents are starting to submit their ballots. More >>Early voting underway in Champaign County

Oakland, Ill (WAND) – Failure to follow the Illinois Open Meetings Act may have led to the discovery of theft from a rural fire protection district where members of the board of trustees allegedly stole more than $100,000. More >>Failure to follow Open Meetings Act led to discovery of theft in rural fire district

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — With Election Day just two weeks away, Champaign County residents are starting to submit their ballots. More >>Early voting underway in Champaign County

TOVEY, Ill. (WAND) — A boil order has been issued for the Village of Tovey. The entire village is under the order until further notice. More >>Boil order in effect for Village of Tovey

CHICAGO (WAND) - Governor JB Pritzker announced that Bria Scudder will serve as Deputy Governor for Public Safety, Infrastructure, Environment, and Energy. More >>Gov. Pritzker names Bria Scudder Deputy Governor

(NBC CHICAGO) - The much-anticipated lineup for the 2023 Lollapalooza summer music festival in Chicago has finally been revealed. More >>Lollapalooza announces full lineup, headliners for 2023 summer music festival in Chicago

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND)- The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and Riverton PD responded to the 200 block of West Raylots, Spaulding, in regards to a distraught male, who exhibited signs of harming himself, Tuesday morning. More >>Police: Domestic dispute causes hard lockdown for Riverton School District

(WAND) - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general, are calling on Kia America (Kia) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) to fix the crisis of car thefts that has occurred as a result of the companies’ failure to equip vehicles with anti-theft immobilizers. More >>Attorneys General coalition calls on Kia, Hyundai to fix issue after failing to equip vehicles with anti-theft immobilizers

DECATUR, IL (WAND) – Theatre 7 hits the first fundraising goal of $10,000 to repair their historic downtown building, and now has eyes on their second goal of reaching $40,000 to replace their roof. More >>Theatre 7 works to raise $40,000 to repair roof