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WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving today

WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving today

  • Updated Dec 2, 2022

(WAND) — Thanks to everyone who donated to WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving. We collected 6,142 toys! More >>WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving today

Caring Black Men bring life lessons to students

Caring Black Men bring life lessons to students

  • Updated Oct 25, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Theodore Fisher has big dreams of working as an architectural engineer. More >>Caring Black Men bring life lessons to students

Costume drive provides Halloween experiences for kids

Costume drive provides Halloween experiences for kids

  • Updated Oct 21, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Candy, kids and costumes are about as perfect of a combination as there is. More >>Costume drive provides Halloween experiences for kids

Volunteers spread mission of HSHS Good Shepherd

Volunteers spread mission of HSHS Good Shepherd

  • Updated Sep 27, 2019

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Lonnie Matlock is a rock star...at least on the streets of Shelbyville. More >>Volunteers spread mission of HSHS Good Shepherd

Teen uses cancer advocacy to honor late friend

Teen uses cancer advocacy to honor late friend

  • Updated Sep 20, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — As the cliche goes, friends are forever — and with the rise of social media and technology, so are photos and videos. More >>Teen uses cancer advocacy to honor late friend

Symposium sets course for 'Journey to Justice'

Symposium sets course for 'Journey to Justice'

  • Updated Sep 16, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — There's no easy solution, but one thing is clear: domestic violence is a problem. More >>Symposium sets course for 'Journey to Justice'

Day of Action sets foundation for students

Day of Action sets foundation for students

  • Updated Sep 6, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Millikin University is showing its new students a culture of service is built on hard work — and a little play. More >>Day of Action sets foundation for students

Former DPD officer reflects on viral sign off

Former DPD officer reflects on viral sign off

  • Updated Aug 23, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Cory Barrows really doesn't need an introduction. More >>Former DPD officer reflects on viral sign off

Organization plants roots for prettier Pana

Organization plants roots for prettier Pana

  • Updated Aug 16, 2019

PANA, Ill. (WAND) — It's Extreme Makeover: Pana Edition. More >>Organization plants roots for prettier Pana

Mattoon Exchange Club honors patriotism in the community

Mattoon Exchange Club honors patriotism in the community

  • Updated Aug 9, 2019

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) — Up and down the Lumpkin Heights neighborhood of Mattoon, lies a familiar, star-spangled sight. More >>Mattoon Exchange Club honors patriotism in the community

Effingham organization helps new pet owners get started

Effingham organization helps new pet owners get started

  • Updated Jul 26, 2019

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) — Finding an animal's forever home is often love at first sight, first kiss or just first tail wag. More >>Effingham organization helps new pet owners get started

Volunteers at humane society work hard to help animals

Volunteers at humane society work hard to help animals

  • Updated Jul 12, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - There’s no love like that of a cat or dog. More >>Volunteers at humane society work hard to help animals

Macon Resources client spreads awareness, faces fears

Macon Resources client spreads awareness, faces fears

  • Updated Jul 5, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Karina Hayes does it all at Macon Resources, Inc. More >>Macon Resources client spreads awareness, faces fears

Blue Mound bake sale benefits St. Jude

Blue Mound bake sale benefits St. Jude

  • Updated Jun 28, 2019

BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WAND) — There's something truly sweet about kids helping other kids. More >>Blue Mound bake sale benefits St. Jude

Shelbyville groups make blankets for sick vets

Shelbyville groups make blankets for sick vets

  • Updated Jun 21, 2019

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — What started a piece of fleece has become something much more than the design dyed on it. More >>Shelbyville groups make blankets for sick vets

Volunteers help Honor Flight program soar

Volunteers help Honor Flight program soar

  • Updated Jun 14, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Steve Wheeler was too young to fight in the Vietnam War. More >>Volunteers help Honor Flight program soar

Make-A-Wish Foundation sends Decatur boy to Disney World

Make-A-Wish Foundation sends Decatur boy to Disney World

  • Updated Jun 7, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — It's not hard to guess Lucky McMahon's wish. More >>Make-A-Wish Foundation sends Decatur boy to Disney World

Police department honors fallen K9 officer

Police department honors fallen K9 officer

  • Updated Jun 1, 2019

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) — Deputy Chief Heath Thornton has missed his best friend for a month. More >>Police department honors fallen K9 officer

Community organization sows seeds of hope

Community organization sows seeds of hope

  • Updated May 24, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Gladys Williams could motivate you to run through a brick wall if she wanted to. More >>Community organization sows seeds of hope

Pana man picks up trash to beautify town

Pana man picks up trash to beautify town

  • Updated May 17, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Each step, brings Mike Sisk closer to a better self and a better Pana. More >>Pana man picks up trash to beautify town

Shelbyville McDonald's honors worker with special needs

Shelbyville McDonald's honors worker with special needs

  • Updated May 10, 2019

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Brandon Brown is 'lovin' it' — and has been for 20 years now. More >>Shelbyville McDonald's honors worker with special needs

WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving today
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WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving today

  • Updated Dec 2, 2022

(WAND) — Thanks to everyone who donated to WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving. We collected 6,142 toys! More >>WAND's 13th Annual Spirit of Giving today

Caring Black Men bring life lessons to students

Caring Black Men bring life lessons to students

  • Updated Oct 25, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Theodore Fisher has big dreams of working as an architectural engineer. More >>Caring Black Men bring life lessons to students

Costume drive provides Halloween experiences for kids

Costume drive provides Halloween experiences for kids

  • Updated Oct 21, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Candy, kids and costumes are about as perfect of a combination as there is. More >>Costume drive provides Halloween experiences for kids

Volunteers spread mission of HSHS Good Shepherd

Volunteers spread mission of HSHS Good Shepherd

  • Updated Sep 27, 2019

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Lonnie Matlock is a rock star...at least on the streets of Shelbyville. More >>Volunteers spread mission of HSHS Good Shepherd

Teen uses cancer advocacy to honor late friend

Teen uses cancer advocacy to honor late friend

  • Updated Sep 20, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — As the cliche goes, friends are forever — and with the rise of social media and technology, so are photos and videos. More >>Teen uses cancer advocacy to honor late friend

Symposium sets course for 'Journey to Justice'

Symposium sets course for 'Journey to Justice'

  • Updated Sep 16, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — There's no easy solution, but one thing is clear: domestic violence is a problem. More >>Symposium sets course for 'Journey to Justice'

Day of Action sets foundation for students

Day of Action sets foundation for students

  • Updated Sep 6, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Millikin University is showing its new students a culture of service is built on hard work — and a little play. More >>Day of Action sets foundation for students

Former DPD officer reflects on viral sign off

Former DPD officer reflects on viral sign off

  • Updated Aug 23, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Cory Barrows really doesn't need an introduction. More >>Former DPD officer reflects on viral sign off

Organization plants roots for prettier Pana

Organization plants roots for prettier Pana

  • Updated Aug 16, 2019

PANA, Ill. (WAND) — It's Extreme Makeover: Pana Edition. More >>Organization plants roots for prettier Pana

Mattoon Exchange Club honors patriotism in the community

Mattoon Exchange Club honors patriotism in the community

  • Updated Aug 9, 2019

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) — Up and down the Lumpkin Heights neighborhood of Mattoon, lies a familiar, star-spangled sight. More >>Mattoon Exchange Club honors patriotism in the community

Effingham organization helps new pet owners get started
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Effingham organization helps new pet owners get started

  • Updated Jul 26, 2019

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) — Finding an animal's forever home is often love at first sight, first kiss or just first tail wag. More >>Effingham organization helps new pet owners get started

Local Best Buy uses sign language to connect with customers

Local Best Buy uses sign language to connect with customers

  • Jul 19, 2019

FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — Knowing when to help is often as simple as just looking for the right sign. More >>Local Best Buy uses sign language to connect with customers

Volunteers at humane society work hard to help animals
featured

Volunteers at humane society work hard to help animals

  • Updated Jul 12, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - There’s no love like that of a cat or dog. More >>Volunteers at humane society work hard to help animals

Macon Resources client spreads awareness, faces fears

Macon Resources client spreads awareness, faces fears

  • Updated Jul 5, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Karina Hayes does it all at Macon Resources, Inc. More >>Macon Resources client spreads awareness, faces fears

Blue Mound bake sale benefits St. Jude

Blue Mound bake sale benefits St. Jude

  • Updated Jun 28, 2019

BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WAND) — There's something truly sweet about kids helping other kids. More >>Blue Mound bake sale benefits St. Jude

Shelbyville groups make blankets for sick vets
featured

Shelbyville groups make blankets for sick vets

  • Updated Jun 21, 2019

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — What started a piece of fleece has become something much more than the design dyed on it. More >>Shelbyville groups make blankets for sick vets

Volunteers help Honor Flight program soar

Volunteers help Honor Flight program soar

  • Updated Jun 14, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Steve Wheeler was too young to fight in the Vietnam War. More >>Volunteers help Honor Flight program soar

Make-A-Wish Foundation sends Decatur boy to Disney World

Make-A-Wish Foundation sends Decatur boy to Disney World

  • Updated Jun 7, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — It's not hard to guess Lucky McMahon's wish. More >>Make-A-Wish Foundation sends Decatur boy to Disney World

Police department honors fallen K9 officer

Police department honors fallen K9 officer

  • Updated Jun 1, 2019

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) — Deputy Chief Heath Thornton has missed his best friend for a month. More >>Police department honors fallen K9 officer

Community organization sows seeds of hope

Community organization sows seeds of hope

  • Updated May 24, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Gladys Williams could motivate you to run through a brick wall if she wanted to. More >>Community organization sows seeds of hope

Pana man picks up trash to beautify town

Pana man picks up trash to beautify town

  • Updated May 17, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Each step, brings Mike Sisk closer to a better self and a better Pana. More >>Pana man picks up trash to beautify town

Shelbyville McDonald's honors worker with special needs

Shelbyville McDonald's honors worker with special needs

  • Updated May 10, 2019

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Brandon Brown is 'lovin' it' — and has been for 20 years now. More >>Shelbyville McDonald's honors worker with special needs

Ladies Brigade collecting supplies to help foster kids

Ladies Brigade collecting supplies to help foster kids

  • Updated May 3, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — With just a few snips, Rene Shelton can change how you look at life. More >>Ladies Brigade collecting supplies to help foster kids

Boston Marathon winner, Champaign resident reflects on racing

Boston Marathon winner, Champaign resident reflects on racing

  • Updated Apr 19, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Daniel Romanchuk might be the best athlete you don't know about yet. More >>Boston Marathon winner, Champaign resident reflects on racing

Arthur boy uses small business to help sick dog

Arthur boy uses small business to help sick dog

  • Updated Apr 12, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Nine-year-old Lex Peck has two loves: rocks and Rocksy. More >>Arthur boy uses small business to help sick dog

Decatur student wows audiences with speaking prowess

Decatur student wows audiences with speaking prowess

  • Updated Jan 25, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Aliyah Houston is just 14, but she's already found one of the strongest voices in Illinois. More >>Decatur student wows audiences with speaking prowess

Decatur woman cleans neighborhood, inspires others

Decatur woman cleans neighborhood, inspires others

  • Updated Jan 18, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — People love Rose Brown because Rose Brown hates litter. More >>Decatur woman cleans neighborhood, inspires others

Willow Tree Missions finds new life for abuse victims

Willow Tree Missions finds new life for abuse victims

  • Updated Jan 12, 2019

MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) — Willow Tree Missions isn't just another resale shop. More >>Willow Tree Missions finds new life for abuse victims

Sullivan firefighters go above and beyond helping family

Sullivan firefighters go above and beyond helping family

  • Updated Jan 4, 2019

SULLIVAN, Ill. (WAND)  — A passion for firefighting burns deep inside Larry Edwards. More >>Sullivan firefighters go above and beyond helping family

Off-duty paramedics reflect on Lake Decatur rescue

Off-duty paramedics reflect on Lake Decatur rescue

  • Updated Dec 28, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Saving lives runs in the Duncan family. More >>Off-duty paramedics reflect on Lake Decatur rescue

Facebook crafter raises money for local food pantry

Facebook crafter raises money for local food pantry

  • Updated Dec 21, 2018

HERRICK, Ill. (WAND) — In Scott Waterman's world, he's always doing it live. More >>Facebook crafter raises money for local food pantry

Toy shop brings Christmas cheer, choice of presents

Toy shop brings Christmas cheer, choice of presents

  • Updated Dec 14, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — This is the second Christmas Marty Watkins has dedicated to the Salvation Army's Toy Shop. More >>Toy shop brings Christmas cheer, choice of presents

Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

  • Updated Dec 14, 2018
Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

  • Dec 6, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Terrel Williams is a warrior, fighting battles both seen and unseen. More >>Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

MacArthur social worker, Meals on Wheels volunteer wins state award

MacArthur social worker, Meals on Wheels volunteer wins state award

  • Nov 15, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Nothing stops the MacArthur High School Meals on Wheels volunteers — not cold, not snow, not anything. More >>MacArthur social worker, Meals on Wheels volunteer wins state award

Toy shop brings Christmas cheer, choice of presents

Toy shop brings Christmas cheer, choice of presents

  • Updated Dec 14, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — This is the second Christmas Marty Watkins has dedicated to the Salvation Army's Toy Shop. More >>Toy shop brings Christmas cheer, choice of presents

Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

  • Updated Dec 14, 2018
Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

  • Dec 6, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Terrel Williams is a warrior, fighting battles both seen and unseen. More >>Warrior Project builds confidence, inspires students

MacArthur social worker, Meals on Wheels volunteer wins state award

MacArthur social worker, Meals on Wheels volunteer wins state award

  • Nov 15, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Nothing stops the MacArthur High School Meals on Wheels volunteers — not cold, not snow, not anything. More >>MacArthur social worker, Meals on Wheels volunteer wins state award

Foundation provides second chance, accountability for addicts

Foundation provides second chance, accountability for addicts

  • Nov 2, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Dave Lewis' story isn't uncommon — a man, who through one reason or another, found himself battling addiction. More >>Foundation provides second chance, accountability for addicts

First responders bring aid, support to hurricane-ravaged communities

First responders bring aid, support to hurricane-ravaged communities

  • Oct 19, 2018

WILLIAMSVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Lt. Taryn Brown of the Williamsville Fire Department is back on her home soil — tired but fulfilled. More >>First responders bring aid, support to hurricane-ravaged communities

Decatur Municipal Band honors retiring master of ceremonies

Decatur Municipal Band honors retiring master of ceremonies

  • Oct 10, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — In the Decatur Municipal Band, the music never stops — it just flows on to the next generation. More >>Decatur Municipal Band honors retiring master of ceremonies

Charleston bus driver delivers life lessons with handshake, smile

Charleston bus driver delivers life lessons with handshake, smile

  • Sep 28, 2018

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) — This isn't the route Calvin Jones thought he would take. More >>Charleston bus driver delivers life lessons with handshake, smile

Hurricane responders earn Spirit of Central Illinois award

Hurricane responders earn Spirit of Central Illinois award

  • Sep 21, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Responders from Illinois are ready to help the people who need it most after Hurricane Florence.  More >>Hurricane responders earn Spirit of Central Illinois award

Spirit of Central Illinois: Volunteer juggles firefighting, college

Spirit of Central Illinois: Volunteer juggles firefighting, college

  • Sep 14, 2018

FINDLAY, Ill. (WAND) — If you look up service in the dictionary, chances are a picture of Tyus Brooks is nearby. More >>Spirit of Central Illinois: Volunteer juggles firefighting, college

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