URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A Champaign man who shot and killed his former friend was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury Friday.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A group of high school seniors from across Sangamon County is bringing an ice-skating rink to the Old State Capitol grounds. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man accused of attacking multiple women in downtown Decatur pleaded guilty to a charge of kidnapping.  More >>

WAPELLA, Ill. (WAND) - Flames destroyed the Wapella Township building in a Friday fire.  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - On Friday, students from all Macon and Piatt County schools were invited to come together to help find solutions to end violence in the community.  More >>

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Thousands of customers lost power Friday in the Charleston area.  More >>

CHATHAM, Ill. (WAND) - Organizers of Light Up the Park in Chatham are looking for 2021 volunteers.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A company has announced the purchase of multiple downtown Springfield buildings, including the Vinegar Hill Mall, the Baur's Building and the Dewitt Wickliffe Smith Mansion.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A Springfield man will spend 10 years in prison for trying to entice a minor for sex.  More >>

CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) – Governor JB Pritzker announces new vaccination or weekly testing requirements for all individuals who work in licensed daycare centers. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)-Macon County Coroner has identified the two victims killed in a head on collision crash in Decatur.  More >>

(WAND)- The funeral service for the late Chicago civil rights activist Timuel Black has been arranged for Friday morning.  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- A Decatur man charged for the 2017 homicide of Zachary Hubbartt, was found guilty on Thursday.  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur played host Thursday night to a combat veteran who was part of a famous firefight that was recounted in the famous movie "Black Hawk Down."  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Afghan Welcome Home Project is actively recruiting sponsors for Afghan refugees looking to resettle in Decatur. More >>

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center received state regulator approval to proceed with expansion plans.  More >>

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Out of five grants awarded, Taylorville's police department is the only one from central Illinois to receive a state grant approved by the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority. More >>

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A driver went to a hospital for treatment after state police said his box truck crashed in Effingham County.  More >>

URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A Champaign man who shot and killed his former friend was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury Friday.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A group of high school seniors from across Sangamon County is bringing an ice-skating rink to the Old State Capitol grounds. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man accused of attacking multiple women in downtown Decatur pleaded guilty to a charge of kidnapping.  More >>

WAPELLA, Ill. (WAND) - Flames destroyed the Wapella Township building in a Friday fire.  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - On Friday, students from all Macon and Piatt County schools were invited to come together to help find solutions to end violence in the community.  More >>

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Thousands of customers lost power Friday in the Charleston area.  More >>

CHATHAM, Ill. (WAND) - Organizers of Light Up the Park in Chatham are looking for 2021 volunteers.  More >>

(WAND) - Hy-Vee is advising the public about an onion recall that affected products it was selling.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A company has announced the purchase of multiple downtown Springfield buildings, including the Vinegar Hill Mall, the Baur's Building and the Dewitt Wickliffe Smith Mansion.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A Springfield man will spend 10 years in prison for trying to entice a minor for sex.  More >>

CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) – Governor JB Pritzker announces new vaccination or weekly testing requirements for all individuals who work in licensed daycare centers. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)-Macon County Coroner has identified the two victims killed in a head on collision crash in Decatur.  More >>

(WAND)- The funeral service for the late Chicago civil rights activist Timuel Black has been arranged for Friday morning.  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- A Decatur man charged for the 2017 homicide of Zachary Hubbartt, was found guilty on Thursday.  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur played host Thursday night to a combat veteran who was part of a famous firefight that was recounted in the famous movie "Black Hawk Down."  More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Afghan Welcome Home Project is actively recruiting sponsors for Afghan refugees looking to resettle in Decatur. More >>

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center received state regulator approval to proceed with expansion plans.  More >>

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Out of five grants awarded, Taylorville's police department is the only one from central Illinois to receive a state grant approved by the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority. More >>

Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot. Certain people who received Pfizer vaccinations months ago already are eligible for a booster. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said specific Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients should qualify, too. And in a bigger change, the agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching” that extra dose. The Food and Drug Administration had already authorized such an expansion of the nation’s booster campaign on Wednesday, and it was also endorsed Thursday by a CDC advisory panel. More >>

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Fans of Harry Potter might be keen to attend Potterfest when it comes to downtown Danville!  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the sentence of a convicted killer from Moultrie County after he made an argument to have his sentence vacated.  More >>

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - Four suspected drug dealers are behind bars after Effingham search warrants led to the seizure of drugs, police said.  More >>

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) – Christian County residents will be able to dispose of any expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs on October 23, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign police have launched an online reporting system allowing citizens to report non-emergency crimes in a fast and efficient way.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Police have located the missing 88-year-old woman from Springfield. More >>

SHERMAN, Ill. (WAND) - The missing 71-year-old man from Sherman has been located.  More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND)- A 19-year old girl was struck in the neck by gunfire and killed Wednesday evening in Champaign.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- Sangamon and Menard County Crime stoppers are seeking information regarding three recent armed robberies in Springfield.  More >>

ILLINOIS (WAND)- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms 37 states across the U.S. have reported cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - It was a busy Wednesday at the State Capitol as lawmakers met for the annual fall veto session. Lawmakers pushed through bills, some of which are already on their way to the governor’s desk. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND)- A 19-year old girl was struck in the neck by gunfire and killed Wednesday evening in Champaign.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- Sangamon and Menard County Crime stoppers are seeking information regarding three recent armed robberies in Springfield.  More >>

ILLINOIS (WAND)- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms 37 states across the U.S. have reported cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - It was a busy Wednesday at the State Capitol as lawmakers met for the annual fall veto session. Lawmakers pushed through bills, some of which are already on their way to the governor’s desk. More >>

RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) - Rantoul leaders are giving thought to a potential start-up adult-use cannabis craft grower business in the village.  More >>

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. More >>