DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - The first day of winter will be seasonable, and for our lovers of colder weather, you’ll want to enjoy it while it lasts. Read moreSeasonably chilly for the first day of winter
The Decatur community gathered Saturday to remember Andreas "Dre" Woodland, a 5-year-old boy who tragically lost his life on Thanksgiving Day. His mother aims to turn unimaginable tragedy into purpose. Read moreFamily remembers 5-year-old Andreas "Dre" Woodland with Christmas toy drive
Police are searching for a driver that sent two people, including a UofI police officer, to the hospital Saturday morning. Read more1 dead after wrong-way driver hits squad car near Illini Union
The Maroa fire department will continue an over 35 year old tradition on Christmas Eve. Read moreSanta returns to Maroa on Christmas Eve with fire department escort
Firefighters worked for over an hour to empty out a finance office in Paris after a wall collapsed Thursday. Read moreWall collapse forces emergency response at Paris finance office
The city of Decatur is adding eight new radar speed signs in multiple "high-concern" areas. Read moreDecatur installing new radar speed signs in "high-concern" areas
#18 Illinois is heading down to St. Louis for the 45th annual Braggin' Rights game against Missouri. Read moreHow to Watch | #18 Illinois takes on Missouri in Braggin' Rights game
Cases of illness frequently rise around the holidays, as people are traveling and visiting family, and illness spreads at a higher rate. Read moreDoctor cautions travelers to practice healthy habits to stop the spread of illness
The VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville permanently housed 154 veterans in 2025, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Read moreVA Illiana helped dozens of veterans find permanent housing in 2025
Illinois will soon be one of the first states to provide universal mental health screenings for young children and teens. Read moreLaw guaranteeing universal mental health screenings for IL youth, teens takes effect Jan. 1
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - The first day of winter will be seasonable, and for our lovers of colder weather, you’ll want to enjoy it while it lasts. Read moreSeasonably chilly for the first day of winter
The Decatur community gathered Saturday to remember Andreas "Dre" Woodland, a 5-year-old boy who tragically lost his life on Thanksgiving Day. His mother aims to turn unimaginable tragedy into purpose. Read moreFamily remembers 5-year-old Andreas "Dre" Woodland with Christmas toy drive
Police are searching for a driver that sent two people, including a UofI police officer, to the hospital Saturday morning. Read more1 dead after wrong-way driver hits squad car near Illini Union
The Maroa fire department will continue an over 35 year old tradition on Christmas Eve. Read moreSanta returns to Maroa on Christmas Eve with fire department escort
Firefighters worked for over an hour to empty out a finance office in Paris after a wall collapsed Thursday. Read moreWall collapse forces emergency response at Paris finance office
The city of Decatur is adding eight new radar speed signs in multiple "high-concern" areas. Read moreDecatur installing new radar speed signs in "high-concern" areas
#18 Illinois is heading down to St. Louis for the 45th annual Braggin' Rights game against Missouri. Read moreHow to Watch | #18 Illinois takes on Missouri in Braggin' Rights game
Cases of illness frequently rise around the holidays, as people are traveling and visiting family, and illness spreads at a higher rate. Read moreDoctor cautions travelers to practice healthy habits to stop the spread of illness
The VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville permanently housed 154 veterans in 2025, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Read moreVA Illiana helped dozens of veterans find permanent housing in 2025
Illinois will soon be one of the first states to provide universal mental health screenings for young children and teens. Read moreLaw guaranteeing universal mental health screenings for IL youth, teens takes effect Jan. 1
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
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across Central Illinois Dec. 19-21
The Divernon Fire Protection District announced Friday that Energy Transfer awarded them a $21,353.60 grant from Energy Transfer to purchase new emergency equipment. Read moreDivernon Fire Protection District awarded over $21k grant for new equipment
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced Thursday that several food pantries statewide are getting part of a $100,000 total. Read more3 local food pantries receive funds from Illinois ICash program
The City of Springfield is moving forward with plans to build electric vehicle charging stations in the city. Read moreSpringfield to install EV charging stations with state funding
The City of Decatur seeks community input on improvements or additions they would like to see in the Oakwood Business District. Read moreDecatur seeks community input on Oakwood Business District's future
The holiday season is here, and WAND is helping you make the most of it with our 2025 Holiday Master Guide — your one-stop destination for everything merry and bright across Central Illinois. Read moreWAND’s 2025 Holiday Master Guide: Your go-to for festive fun across Central Illinois
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
The Decatur community gathered Saturday to remember Andreas "Dre" Woodland, a 5-year-old boy who tragically lost his life on Thanksgiving Day. His mother aims to turn unimaginable tragedy into purpose. Read moreFamily remembers 5-year-old Andreas "Dre" Woodland with Christmas toy drive
The Maroa fire department will continue an over 35 year old tradition on Christmas Eve. Read moreSanta returns to Maroa on Christmas Eve with fire department escort
Cases of illness frequently rise around the holidays, as people are traveling and visiting family, and illness spreads at a higher rate. Read moreDoctor cautions travelers to practice healthy habits to stop the spread of illness
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across Central Illinois Dec. 19-21
