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WAND INVESTIGATES: A Deadly Click

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End in sight for major Brush College Road project as Decatur targets traffic relief

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Congrats with a splash: UIC nursing students dive into graduation

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Congratulations with a splash, as dozens of nursing students at the Springfield campus of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing rang in graduation. Read moreCongrats with a splash: UIC nursing students dive into graduation

Spring planting ahead of schedule despite many obstacles impacting farmers

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While problems persist as they did in 2025, planting is well underway, according to Reagen Tibbs of the University of Illinois Ag Extension office in Lincoln. Read moreSpring planting ahead of schedule despite many obstacles impacting farmers

Decatur Fire Department recognized for installing over 1,000 smoke alarms citywide

Updated 9 hrs ago

DFD did the installation in conjunction with Camp I Am Me and the State Fire Marshal's Office. Read moreDecatur Fire Department recognized for installing over 1,000 smoke alarms citywide

IDOT announces 2-week closure of Olympian Drive ramp to I-57

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Runaway cow safely recovered after roaming University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus

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Illinois Accountability Commission final report alleges federal misconduct in Operation Midway Blitz

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The Illinois Accountability Commission has released its final report in its investigation of Operation Midway Blitz. Read moreIllinois Accountability Commission final report alleges federal misconduct in Operation Midway Blitz

Mom warns of AI FaceTime scam after voice clone poses as daughter

Updated Apr 29, 2026

For Erika Anderson, it was one of the scariest calls of her life. The FaceTime call looked and sounded real, but Anderson said it was an AI clone of her child. Read moreMom warns of AI FaceTime scam after voice clone poses as daughter

Crisis Nursery in Urbana reduces overnight care over staffing shortage

Updated Apr 29, 2026

Crisis Nursery in Urbana is temporarily reducing in-person overnight care because of a staffing shortage. Read moreCrisis Nursery in Urbana reduces overnight care over staffing shortage

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Springfield ambulance service in limbo, faces possibility of leaving city

Updated Apr 29, 2026

Springfield’s emergency medical services system could soon see a major change, as LifeStar Ambulance Service faces the possibility of leaving the city. Read moreSpringfield ambulance service in limbo, faces possibility of leaving city

Piatt County Animal Shelter moves forward with new facility

Updated Apr 29, 2026

After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, the Piatt County Animal Shelter is moving forward with a brand-new facility designed to better care for animals a… Read morePiatt County Animal Shelter moves forward with new facility

Effingham DAR provides flags for nation's 250th birthday

Updated Apr 29, 2026

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter in Effingham donated flags to be flown next to government buildings. Read moreEffingham DAR provides flags for nation's 250th birthday

Around the 217: Long before McDonald's, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru

Updated Apr 29, 2026

As the Route 66 centennial kicks into high gear, WAND News evening anchor Sean Streaty shows you that the Maid Rite recipe is the same, and the window is still sliding… Read moreAround the 217: Long before McDonald's, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru

Culvert washed out, home severely damaged after storms in Shelby County

Updated Apr 29, 2026

Shelby County reported some damage after strong storms swept through the area on Monday. Read moreCulvert washed out, home severely damaged after storms in Shelby County

Macon Resources names 2026 "Champions of Change" award recipients

Updated Apr 29, 2026

Macon Resources, Inc. has announced the 2026 recipients of their "Champions of Change" award. It is presented annually to a business or people who have greatly impacte… Read moreMacon Resources names 2026 "Champions of Change" award recipients

Workers Memorial held in Decatur to remember lives lost on the job

Updated Apr 28, 2026

For many families, when their loved ones go to work, it isn't promised they will return home. During the Decatur Workers' Memorial, community members honor the lives l… Read moreWorkers Memorial held in Decatur to remember lives lost on the job

Village of Mahomet unanimously votes to raise sewer, water fees

Updated Apr 28, 2026

The usage rate will stay the same, so water will cost the same per gallon, but fixed-rate facility fees tacked on to the bill will go up. Read moreVillage of Mahomet unanimously votes to raise sewer, water fees

70-acre Scheels Sports Park officially open to Springfield area, local athletes

Updated Apr 28, 2026

The Scheels Sports Park in Springfield is officially open after developers hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Legacy Pointe on Tuesday. Read more70-acre Scheels Sports Park officially open to Springfield area, local athletes

Chatham community remembers deadly YNOT crash 1 year later

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Each time a patient or a medical professional enter HSHS St. John's Children Hospital, they'll walk past a new tree, planted by the front entrance. The tree is a way f… Read moreChatham community remembers deadly YNOT crash 1 year later

How Bikers Against Child Abuse empowers victims to move forward stronger

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) has chapters in 19 countries and nearly every state in the United States, along with chapters in Springfield and Mattoon. Read moreHow Bikers Against Child Abuse empowers victims to move forward stronger

City of Champaign launches improved website, strengthening access and usability

Updated Apr 28, 2026

The City of Champaign announced that it launched a more modernized version of its website to better serve residents. Read moreCity of Champaign launches improved website, strengthening access and usability

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RISE Behavioral Health and Wellness closing after 50 years in Douglas County

Updated Apr 29, 2026

RISE is set to close due to "ongoing" funding and staff challenges, and determined that closing was the "most responsible way" to honor its clients, staff and the community. Read moreRISE Behavioral Health and Wellness closing after 50 years in Douglas County

USDA invests in water infrastructure for 7 counties in rural Illinois

Updated 16 hrs ago

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced EJ Water Cooperative, Inc. got $5,537,000 for construction of a res… Read moreUSDA invests in water infrastructure for 7 counties in rural Illinois

New SNAP changes will come into effect May 1

Updated Apr 27, 2026

On May 1, new requirements go into effect for certain people attempting to get SNAP benefits. Read moreNew SNAP changes will come into effect May 1

Springfield Southeast HS teacher named Horace Mann Educator of the Year

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Congratulations are in order for a Springfield high school teacher who was named the Horace Mann Educator of the Year. Read moreSpringfield Southeast HS teacher named Horace Mann Educator of the Year

City council approves overnight policing agreement between Urbana police, UIPD

Updated 16 hrs ago

Urbana City Council approved an agreement with the University of Illinois Police Department Monday night to provide overnight access to the LEADS data system. Read moreCity council approves overnight policing agreement between Urbana police, UIPD

Thousands without power after storms race through central Illinois

Updated Apr 27, 2026

Thousands of customers across Central Illinois are without power Monday evening as strong and severe storms raced across the state. Read moreThousands without power after storms race through central Illinois

Champaign Unit 4 selects new board president, vice president

Updated Apr 27, 2026

Tony Bruno was selected as the Unit 4 board president and Christy Arnold as the vice president. Fatima Ahmed was also voted in as board secretary. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 selects new board president, vice president

PHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage, rainbows in its wake across central Illinois

Updated Apr 27, 2026

Through all the heavy rain, hail and damaging winds left behind came some lovely photos of the clouds and rainbows after the storms moved on through. Read morePHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage, rainbows in its wake across central Illinois

Suspect in shooting of 2 Chicago officers allegedly pulled handgun from under blanket at hospital

Updated Apr 27, 2026

A robbery suspect will remain jailed on murder and attempted murder charges in the shooting of two police officers inside a Chicago hospital. The suspect, 26-year-old … Read moreSuspect in shooting of 2 Chicago officers allegedly pulled handgun from under blanket at hospital

Wabash Crossing residents share concerns about abandoned buildings, unlivable conditions

Updated Apr 27, 2026

Many residents at the Wabash Crossing apartments complain that there are several abandoned apartment buildings. The unlivable conditions add stress to being a renter i… Read moreWabash Crossing residents share concerns about abandoned buildings, unlivable conditions

Taylorville burger restaurant set to go up for sale

Updated Apr 27, 2026

Nestor Lopez, owner of Nesty's Burger Joint on 114 W. Market Street in Taylorville, announced the restaurant would be put up for sale in a Facebook post on Sunday. Read moreTaylorville burger restaurant set to go up for sale