Two men were arrested after deputies said they admitted to stealing copper pipes and building materials from the abandoned AMC Theater in Forsyth. Read more2 men admit to stealing copper, building materials from abandoned AMC Theater
A man was arrested after police said he ran from officers in Danville, driving into oncoming traffic and hitting another car. Read morePolice: Man hits car in Danville while running from officers
The home was occupied at the time by a person with limited mobility. Read moreFast thinking firefighters respond after nearby house catches fire during training session
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is working with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, and child welfare stakeholders to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages. Read moreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur is inviting the community to come tour its new Center for Advanced Surgery. Read moreHSHS St. Mary’s Hospital invites community to tour new Center for Advanced Surgery
Another warm day in the 80s with rain chances increasing throughout the afternoon and evening. Read moreShowers and storm chances move in this afternoon
Springfield police have released body camera footage showing an officer using force against a 19-year-old woman who they said had several felony arrests. Read moreSpringfield police release body camera footage of arrest involving 19-year-old woman
Powell is currently the head coach at Valparaiso, and said it's been awesome to watch the Illini this season. Read more'You're just trying to win': Illini legend Roger Powell remembers historic 2005 season
Leland Grove Mayor Mary Jo Bangert told WAND News Monday that the city council unanimously approved Kenton Oliver as its next chief of police at a March 24 meeting. Read moreCity of Leland Grove unanimously approves new police chief
As soon as the clock hit triple zeroes on Saturday, the team at Campus Ink and the NIL Store fired up their machines and got t-shirts and other merchandise printed. Read moreMerch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch
Two men were arrested after deputies said they admitted to stealing copper pipes and building materials from the abandoned AMC Theater in Forsyth. Read more2 men admit to stealing copper, building materials from abandoned AMC Theater
A man was arrested after police said he ran from officers in Danville, driving into oncoming traffic and hitting another car. Read morePolice: Man hits car in Danville while running from officers
The home was occupied at the time by a person with limited mobility. Read moreFast thinking firefighters respond after nearby house catches fire during training session
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is working with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, and child welfare stakeholders to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages. Read moreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur is inviting the community to come tour its new Center for Advanced Surgery. Read moreHSHS St. Mary’s Hospital invites community to tour new Center for Advanced Surgery
Another warm day in the 80s with rain chances increasing throughout the afternoon and evening. Read moreShowers and storm chances move in this afternoon
Springfield police have released body camera footage showing an officer using force against a 19-year-old woman who they said had several felony arrests. Read moreSpringfield police release body camera footage of arrest involving 19-year-old woman
Powell is currently the head coach at Valparaiso, and said it's been awesome to watch the Illini this season. Read more'You're just trying to win': Illini legend Roger Powell remembers historic 2005 season
Leland Grove Mayor Mary Jo Bangert told WAND News Monday that the city council unanimously approved Kenton Oliver as its next chief of police at a March 24 meeting. Read moreCity of Leland Grove unanimously approves new police chief
As soon as the clock hit triple zeroes on Saturday, the team at Campus Ink and the NIL Store fired up their machines and got t-shirts and other merchandise printed. Read moreMerch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch
During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
Employees from ADM volunteered to pack and distribute meals for the Northeast Community Fund Easter Market. Read moreADM employees help prepare Easter baskets for Northeast Community Fund
The Champaign City Council approved a development deal to give TIF money and other incentives to redevelop the blighted property on North Neil Street. Read moreChampaign City Council approves deal bringing Illini-themed hotel project to downtown
The Porterhouse said in a March 25 Facebook post that its current kitchen team is moving on and will close its restaurant for the time being. Read moreDecatur restaurant announces temporary closure amid staffing changes
Ten Richland Community College carbon sequestration students were awarded scholarships from ADM. Read more10 Richland students earn ADM scholarships for carbon sequestration studies
With the tax-filing deadline approaching, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reminds residents to take extra steps to avoid identity theft. Read moreIllinois AG warns residents to guard against tax-related identity theft
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During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
The City of Urbana chose Direct Energy as the low bidder after a competitive bid for the local electricity aggregation program. Read moreResidents receiving electric opt-out letters from City of Urbana
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is working with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, and child welfare stakeholders to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages. Read moreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur is inviting the community to come tour its new Center for Advanced Surgery. Read moreHSHS St. Mary’s Hospital invites community to tour new Center for Advanced Surgery
Celebrate the literal ingestion of culture, all with a literary touch, at the 20th annual Champaign-Urbana Edible Book Festival. Read moreIngest culture at the 20th annual Champaign-Urbana Edible Book Festival
The Danville Police Department’s Emergency Response Unit will be conducting training exercises throughout the city today, March 30, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Residents may notice an increased presence of police officers, vehicles, and possible simulated emergency activity in various are… Read moreDanville Police to conduct emergency response training today