(WAND) - There were several exciting matchups on the docket this week. WAND Sports was out to 10 games between girls and boys basketball. Read moreFRIDAY FRENZY: Cerro Gordo-Bement sweeps Corn Bowl Classic
One man is dead following a shooting in northwest Decatur Friday morning. Read more1 man killed in northwest Decatur shooting
The Illinois Department of Corrections has been allowed to continue using its controversial mail scanning policy despite public backlash. Read moreIDOC permanent mail scanning rule approved by legislative panel
The Taylorville Police Department is seeing an increase in scams related to cryptocurrency. Read moreTaylorville Police Department seeing increase in cryptocurrency scams
As colder weather approaches Central Illinois, safety experts remind parents that bulky winter coats and car seats don’t mix. Read moreWhy bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
One man is dead, and another person was injured in a shooting in Springfield Thursday night. Read moreMan killed in Springfield shooting identified
A man was hit by a car in north Decatur Thursday night. Read moreMan hit by car in north Decatur
One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Christian County Thursday morning. Read more1 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash in Christian County
Springfield High School basketball coach Kevin Causley is serving a two-game suspension from the Illinois High School Association, according to Springfield District 186. Read moreSpringfield HS basketball coach suspended 2 games by IHSA for violating rules
An Idaho company has recalled popular brands of tater tots sold in 26 states, including Illinois, over possible contamination of plastic pieces. Read moreOver 38,000 cases of tater tots recalled over plastic contamination risk
(WAND) - There were several exciting matchups on the docket this week. WAND Sports was out to 10 games between girls and boys basketball. Read moreFRIDAY FRENZY: Cerro Gordo-Bement sweeps Corn Bowl Classic
One man is dead following a shooting in northwest Decatur Friday morning. Read more1 man killed in northwest Decatur shooting
The Illinois Department of Corrections has been allowed to continue using its controversial mail scanning policy despite public backlash. Read moreIDOC permanent mail scanning rule approved by legislative panel
The Taylorville Police Department is seeing an increase in scams related to cryptocurrency. Read moreTaylorville Police Department seeing increase in cryptocurrency scams
As colder weather approaches Central Illinois, safety experts remind parents that bulky winter coats and car seats don’t mix. Read moreWhy bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
One man is dead, and another person was injured in a shooting in Springfield Thursday night. Read moreMan killed in Springfield shooting identified
A man was hit by a car in north Decatur Thursday night. Read moreMan hit by car in north Decatur
One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Christian County Thursday morning. Read more1 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash in Christian County
Springfield High School basketball coach Kevin Causley is serving a two-game suspension from the Illinois High School Association, according to Springfield District 186. Read moreSpringfield HS basketball coach suspended 2 games by IHSA for violating rules
An Idaho company has recalled popular brands of tater tots sold in 26 states, including Illinois, over possible contamination of plastic pieces. Read moreOver 38,000 cases of tater tots recalled over plastic contamination risk
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
CU Adventures in Time and Space was recently awarded a TERPECA for their escape room "The Forest of Fables," placing second in the country and 37th in the world. Read moreUrbana escape room places 2nd in the country, 37th in the world in competition
The Decatur Blaze held a food drive contest to help support local food pantries. Read moreDecatur Blaze raise over 4,100 pounds of food for local pantries
Springfield residents can soon buy alcohol during tournaments and events at the Scheels Sports Complex. Read moreSpringfield City Council approves alcohol sales at Scheels Sports Complex
The Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office is receiving new support for crime victims thanks to a donation from Carle Health. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy announced the Victim Assistance Program has received a $4,000 donation from Carle Health through its Community Impact Program. Th… Read moreCarle Health donates $4,000 to support Vermilion Co. crime victims
OSF Healthcare Foundation President and Chief Development Officer for OSF Healthcare, Tom Hammerton, will retire in April, the hospital announced on Friday. Read moreOSF Healthcare Foundation president to retire after 17 years
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
CU Adventures in Time and Space was recently awarded a TERPECA for their escape room "The Forest of Fables," placing second in the country and 37th in the world. Read moreUrbana escape room places 2nd in the country, 37th in the world in competition
Bust out your dancing shoes! The Night to Shine prom night is returning to Decatur in February. Read moreProm of a Lifetime: Decatur prepares for Night to Shine celebration
Iroquois County is asking the community to step up as officials work to restore CRIS Rural Mass Transportation services. Read moreIroquois County asks for community help after CRIS Rural Mass Transit halted
The healthcare field has dozens of different positions, ranging from anesthesiologist to phlebotomist to surgeon. Many high schoolers know they want to enter the healthcare field, but aren't sure what exactly they want to do. Read moreSTEM Minute | HSHS healthcare bootcamp for high schoolers
The Jacksonville Area Conference of Churches is hosting a discussion on the unhoused in the Jacksonville community. Read moreJacksonville Area Conference of Churches hosting discussion on the unhoused
