For this "Girls Trip," the WAND Weekend Wake Up duo took a few lessons at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur. Read moreGirls Trip: Caroline and Alivia take a swing at golf
A popular BBQ restaurant will close its Decatur restaurant, but still plans to retain a presence in the community. Read moreDecatur restaurant to close location, shift focus to food truck
The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks. This pause comes amid efforts to resume negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon has not commented on the pause. Mediation efforts by countries like Pakistan and Qatar remain unclear. Concerns about shipping in the region persist, especially with threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Talks with Oman about safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, with some progress reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to travel to Washington and meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Read moreUS pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday, central Illinois! Another diverse forecast returns today and tomorrow, beginning this morning with patchy dense fog. Read moreTurning up the heat and humidity
ILLINOIS (WAND) -- Parents will soon get a bit of a financial break as the state of Illinois begins its annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. Read moreIllinois' back-to-school tax holiday returns soon
SIDNEY, Ill. (WAND) — After 50 years, Sidney residents gathered Saturday morning to open a time capsule that had been buried underground since 1976. Read moreSidney residents gather to open 50-Year-Old time capsule
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Bloomington Police are sharing information about the beating of a man that happened just over a month ago at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys music… Read morePolice search for trio suspected of beating a man at Tailgate N’ Tallboys in Bloomington
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Saturday, Central Illinois! Our last day of milder temperatures for a while is today; by tomorrow, we’re adding heat and h… Read moreOne last mild day before turning up the heat
Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln is the largest women's facility in the state, but conditions inside the prison are raising serious questions. Read moreJohn Howard Association breaks down recent survey from Logan Correctional Center
A new state law will help sexual assault survivors when they first interact with police. Read moreIllinois law improves sexual assault interviews for survivors
For this "Girls Trip," the WAND Weekend Wake Up duo took a few lessons at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur. Read moreGirls Trip: Caroline and Alivia take a swing at golf
A popular BBQ restaurant will close its Decatur restaurant, but still plans to retain a presence in the community. Read moreDecatur restaurant to close location, shift focus to food truck
The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks. This pause comes amid efforts to resume negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon has not commented on the pause. Mediation efforts by countries like Pakistan and Qatar remain unclear. Concerns about shipping in the region persist, especially with threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Talks with Oman about safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, with some progress reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to travel to Washington and meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Read moreUS pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday, central Illinois! Another diverse forecast returns today and tomorrow, beginning this morning with patchy dense fog. Read moreTurning up the heat and humidity
ILLINOIS (WAND) -- Parents will soon get a bit of a financial break as the state of Illinois begins its annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. Read moreIllinois' back-to-school tax holiday returns soon
SIDNEY, Ill. (WAND) — After 50 years, Sidney residents gathered Saturday morning to open a time capsule that had been buried underground since 1976. Read moreSidney residents gather to open 50-Year-Old time capsule
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Bloomington Police are sharing information about the beating of a man that happened just over a month ago at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys music… Read morePolice search for trio suspected of beating a man at Tailgate N’ Tallboys in Bloomington
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Saturday, Central Illinois! Our last day of milder temperatures for a while is today; by tomorrow, we’re adding heat and h… Read moreOne last mild day before turning up the heat
Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln is the largest women's facility in the state, but conditions inside the prison are raising serious questions. Read moreJohn Howard Association breaks down recent survey from Logan Correctional Center
A new state law will help sexual assault survivors when they first interact with police. Read moreIllinois law improves sexual assault interviews for survivors
The U.S. military says it has fired on a merchant vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia struck the port city of Hodeida in Yemen. The conflict shows no signs of easing after 13 nigh… Read moreUS military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
The organization has two pantry programs, including a traditional pantry on West Prairie and a refrigerated mobile pantry. Read moreDecatur Catholic Charities feeding families during Summer Hunger campaign
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 July 24-26
The Village of Savoy seeks new proposals for downtown development after its original partner dropped out. Read moreVillage of Savoy seeks new proposals for downtown development
Christian County had their first West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample of the 2026 season Wednesday. Read moreChristian County mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus
Springfield City Council voted Tuesday to donate the land to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Read moreSpringfield City Council green lights IDNR's Y Block development plan
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As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
For this "Girls Trip," the WAND Weekend Wake Up duo took a few lessons at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur. Read moreGirls Trip: Caroline and Alivia take a swing at golf
SIDNEY, Ill. (WAND) — After 50 years, Sidney residents gathered Saturday morning to open a time capsule that had been buried underground since 1976. Read moreSidney residents gather to open 50-Year-Old time capsule
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Coach Calvin Carson has made it his goal each summer to provide a fun opportunity for children in Decatur to come together. Read moreCarson & Friends camp celebrates basketball & community in 13th year
The Mahomet Public Library is offering residents free access to streaming services. They're checked out like a book, one week at a time. Read more'The library is more than just books': Mahomet Public Library checking out streaming services
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 July 24-26
