Nobody was hurt after a house caught fire in Decatur Friday night. Read moreRed Cross assisting resident after Decatur house fire
Decatur Public Schools provided clarification Saturday after an incident near MacArthur High School sparked concern. Read moreDPS clarifies after incident near MacArthur High School
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois. Read morePower outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan's prime minister said Saturday that a deal was closer than ever before and expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the agreement, followed immediately by technical-level talks next week. U.S. President Donald Trump said the deal was “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said no signing would occur Sunday but left the possibility open for the coming days. Read moreWhat to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) -- The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive early Saturday morning. Read moreInmate dies in Champaign County Jail
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday and Flag Day! Read moreShowers and storms return today and tonight
Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas officials say the suspect began firing shots at officers and bystanders in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning before barricading himself inside an abandoned veterinary clinic. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified him as 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal. Police say he was found dead a few hours after the shooting began. Police have not said how he died. No officers were hurt. Read moreShooter kills 1 and injures 10 in Texas days after firing at a police officer, officials say
Decatur firefighters responded to a car engulfed in flames on the north side of the city Friday evening. Read moreCar fire near closed Decatur business under investigation
Sponsors said too many people face unnecessary barriers when they try to stay on a treatment plan that supports their health and well-being. Read moreBill expanding access to prescription hormone therapy arrives on Pritzker's desk
An Ameren employee is in the hospital after being electrocuted on the job in Decatur on Friday evening. Read moreAmeren lineman hurt after being shocked in Decatur South Shores area
Nobody was hurt after a house caught fire in Decatur Friday night. Read moreRed Cross assisting resident after Decatur house fire
Decatur Public Schools provided clarification Saturday after an incident near MacArthur High School sparked concern. Read moreDPS clarifies after incident near MacArthur High School
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois. Read morePower outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan's prime minister said Saturday that a deal was closer than ever before and expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the agreement, followed immediately by technical-level talks next week. U.S. President Donald Trump said the deal was “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said no signing would occur Sunday but left the possibility open for the coming days. Read moreWhat to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) -- The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive early Saturday morning. Read moreInmate dies in Champaign County Jail
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday and Flag Day! Read moreShowers and storms return today and tonight
Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas officials say the suspect began firing shots at officers and bystanders in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning before barricading himself inside an abandoned veterinary clinic. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified him as 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal. Police say he was found dead a few hours after the shooting began. Police have not said how he died. No officers were hurt. Read moreShooter kills 1 and injures 10 in Texas days after firing at a police officer, officials say
Decatur firefighters responded to a car engulfed in flames on the north side of the city Friday evening. Read moreCar fire near closed Decatur business under investigation
Sponsors said too many people face unnecessary barriers when they try to stay on a treatment plan that supports their health and well-being. Read moreBill expanding access to prescription hormone therapy arrives on Pritzker's desk
An Ameren employee is in the hospital after being electrocuted on the job in Decatur on Friday evening. Read moreAmeren lineman hurt after being shocked in Decatur South Shores area
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur announced the launch of a new Parkinson's Disease support group. Read moreHSHS St. Mary's announces launch of new Parkinson's support group
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) needs public input for its 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint to help guide the future of housing statewide. Read moreIHDA seeks public input for 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint
Millikin University announced Wednesday that it received a $3.3 million gift, the largest scholarship commitment in the history of the College of Fine Arts. Read moreMillikin receives $3.3 million gift for College of Fine Arts scholarships
The film centers around a Brazilian music album that Associate Professor of Music Mark Tonelli made after several years of work. Read moreMillikin University associate professor to be featured in Brazilian film
Around one in 10 Americans age 60 and older have experienced elder abuse, while one in five older adults reported it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read moreIllinois to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15
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The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night's storm. Read moreWater distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Rock Springs Nature Center and Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail are closed Friday after severe storms moved through the area. Read moreRock Springs Nature Center, bike trail closed Friday after storms
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announced that it has canceled Thursday's concert featuring The Jacksons. Read moreDevon Amphitheater cancels The Jacksons concert due to weather
Rural King is investing $75 million to build a new Store Support Center Campus in Mattoon, creating 100 new jobs and retaining 719 existing positions in Coles County. Governor JB Pritzker joined company leaders Thursday to announce the project, which will serve as the headquarters for key bu… Read moreRural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon
Organizers of the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series have canceled Wednesday night's concert due to concerns about severe weather. In a social media post, organizers said the decision was made because of the forecast for high winds, heavy rain, and possible lightning during the event. Read moreLevitt AMP Springfield concert canceled due to severe weather concerns
