A 14-year-old was hurt in a shooting in Urbana Thursday night. Read more14-year-old hurt in Urbana shooting
(NBC NEWS) -Â Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal authorities on Thursday night, according to his attorney. Read moreFormer CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested by federal authorities, his attorney says
A Springfield church official was arrested on Wednesday for producing child pornography, according to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. Read moreSpringfield church official arrested for producing child pornography
The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week kicks off January 30. Read moreChampaign-Urbana hosting 10th annual restaurant week
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! Temperatures have once again plummeted overnight. Temperatures will be in the low single digits with wind chills well below 0 in th… Read moreDangerously cold temperatures continue as we start the weekend
A person was stabbed in Decatur Thursday night, according to Decatur police. Read more1 person hospitalized after stabbing in Decatur
In June 2025, OSF HealthCare announced it would combine Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana and OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville into one hospital with two campuses. Read moreOSF changes at Urbana, Danville hospitals fully kicks into gear
Medical experts say they are constantly working to battle myths about colon cancer.  Read moreDoctor urges early colon cancer screenings, even for younger adults
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security. They're negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement. The country is reeling from the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. The two sides have agreed to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation and fund DHS for two weeks while they debate Democratic demands for curbs on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The potential deal comes after Democrats voted to block legislation to fund DHS on Thursday. Read moreThe Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security
A Champaign couple is trying to get back on their feet after losing their belongings in a fire in a 12-story apartment building on Monday. Read moreChampaign couple rebuilding after apartment fire destroys belongings
A 14-year-old was hurt in a shooting in Urbana Thursday night. Read more14-year-old hurt in Urbana shooting
(NBC NEWS) -Â Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal authorities on Thursday night, according to his attorney. Read moreFormer CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested by federal authorities, his attorney says
A Springfield church official was arrested on Wednesday for producing child pornography, according to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. Read moreSpringfield church official arrested for producing child pornography
The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week kicks off January 30. Read moreChampaign-Urbana hosting 10th annual restaurant week
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! Temperatures have once again plummeted overnight. Temperatures will be in the low single digits with wind chills well below 0 in th… Read moreDangerously cold temperatures continue as we start the weekend
A person was stabbed in Decatur Thursday night, according to Decatur police. Read more1 person hospitalized after stabbing in Decatur
In June 2025, OSF HealthCare announced it would combine Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana and OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville into one hospital with two campuses. Read moreOSF changes at Urbana, Danville hospitals fully kicks into gear
Medical experts say they are constantly working to battle myths about colon cancer.  Read moreDoctor urges early colon cancer screenings, even for younger adults
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security. They're negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement. The country is reeling from the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. The two sides have agreed to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation and fund DHS for two weeks while they debate Democratic demands for curbs on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The potential deal comes after Democrats voted to block legislation to fund DHS on Thursday. Read moreThe Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security
A Champaign couple is trying to get back on their feet after losing their belongings in a fire in a 12-story apartment building on Monday. Read moreChampaign couple rebuilding after apartment fire destroys belongings
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
One person was injured following a morning house fire in Decatur on Thursday. Read more1 person injured in morning house fire in Decatur
The Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County (APL) is promoting its annual "Have a Heart" fundraising campaign for the month of February. Read moreAPL's 'Have a Heart' campaign returns in February
The City of Urbana has announced funding applications for grants to various public or private not-for-profit agencies will soon open for the upcoming program year. Read moreUrbana to open applications for community services grant program
Decatur Public Schools #61 School Board heard from a demographer from Business Information Services who painted a grim picture of the district's future. Read moreAging population, housing issues impacting DPS enrollment
United Airlines is returning to Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) with multiple daily flights from Bloomington to the Windy City. Read moreUnited Airlines to offer daily flights from CIRA to Chicago
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
Cities and counties across the area have resources for people and families who need to get away from the cold and into a warm place. It's always a good idea to call ahead if possible to ensure the center is open. Read moreWhere to find warming centers in central Illinois
The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week kicks off January 30. Read moreChampaign-Urbana hosting 10th annual restaurant week
The Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County (APL) is promoting its annual "Have a Heart" fundraising campaign for the month of February. Read moreAPL's 'Have a Heart' campaign returns in February
The boil order that was issued for part of Mattoon after a water main break Tuesday has been lifted. Read moreMattoon boil order lifted
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready, as the Muni in Springfield will host an audition workshop this weekend. Read moreAspiring performers invited to audition workshop ahead of 2026 season
