Former staff members and Commissioners of the Massey Commission announced the formation of the Massey Community Action Network (MCAN) Monday. Read moreMassey Community Action Network formed in Springfield
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's murder case are seeking to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try the man accused of killing him and seek the death penalty. A five-day preliminary hearing that began Monday marks the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far. It's also the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow will be in the courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson. Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk at Utah Valley University. He has not yet entered a plea. The proceeding will resemble a mini-trial but with a lower standard of proof. Read moreProsecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill to create safety standards and transparency requirements for large artificial intelligence developers.
Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act, Read moreGovernor Pritzker signs AI frontier safety bill
A man has been arrested on charges of Aggravated Criminal Abuse and Criminal Sexual Assault in Macon County. Read moreMan accused of raping child under the age of 13, getting her pregnant
Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee. The decision announced Monday is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Hamas did not clarify if it would disarm or hand over security to an international force. The Board of Peace, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, says it will assess the impact based on actions. Israel dismissed the announcement as a ploy by Hamas to avoid disarmament. The technocratic committee is tasked with restoring services and overseeing civilian affairs in Gaza. Israeli strikes have lessened since the ceasefire but continue almost daily, targeting Hamas and other militants, and also killing civilians. Read moreHamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
Temperatures will stay below average in the low 80s this afternoon. Storm chances return for the middle of the week. Read moreA mild start to the week
As thousands of churches across the United States close their doors each year, one Edgar County congregation is proving that a church is more than the building it calls home. Read moreEdgar County congregations find new life together after church closure
OAKWOOD, Ill. (WAND) — Eastbound traffic on Interstate 74 was reopened near Oakwood following a crash involving two semi-trucks Sunday. Read moreEastbound I-74 reopened near Oakwood after semi crash
A man was hurt after a shooting near an Effingham church Sunday morning. Read moreMan shot during struggle with police near Effingham church
The Decatur Fire Department is investigating after a home caught fire early Sunday morning. Read moreHouse fire under investigation in Decatur
Former staff members and Commissioners of the Massey Commission announced the formation of the Massey Community Action Network (MCAN) Monday. Read moreMassey Community Action Network formed in Springfield
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's murder case are seeking to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try the man accused of killing him and seek the death penalty. A five-day preliminary hearing that began Monday marks the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far. It's also the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow will be in the courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson. Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk at Utah Valley University. He has not yet entered a plea. The proceeding will resemble a mini-trial but with a lower standard of proof. Read moreProsecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill to create safety standards and transparency requirements for large artificial intelligence developers.
Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act, Read moreGovernor Pritzker signs AI frontier safety bill
A man has been arrested on charges of Aggravated Criminal Abuse and Criminal Sexual Assault in Macon County. Read moreMan accused of raping child under the age of 13, getting her pregnant
Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee. The decision announced Monday is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Hamas did not clarify if it would disarm or hand over security to an international force. The Board of Peace, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, says it will assess the impact based on actions. Israel dismissed the announcement as a ploy by Hamas to avoid disarmament. The technocratic committee is tasked with restoring services and overseeing civilian affairs in Gaza. Israeli strikes have lessened since the ceasefire but continue almost daily, targeting Hamas and other militants, and also killing civilians. Read moreHamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
Temperatures will stay below average in the low 80s this afternoon. Storm chances return for the middle of the week. Read moreA mild start to the week
As thousands of churches across the United States close their doors each year, one Edgar County congregation is proving that a church is more than the building it calls home. Read moreEdgar County congregations find new life together after church closure
OAKWOOD, Ill. (WAND) — Eastbound traffic on Interstate 74 was reopened near Oakwood following a crash involving two semi-trucks Sunday. Read moreEastbound I-74 reopened near Oakwood after semi crash
A man was hurt after a shooting near an Effingham church Sunday morning. Read moreMan shot during struggle with police near Effingham church
The Decatur Fire Department is investigating after a home caught fire early Sunday morning. Read moreHouse fire under investigation in Decatur
A naturalization ceremony welcomed new American citizens in Urbana on Thursday, days before the nation's birthday. Read moreNearly 60 new American citizens welcomed during Urbana naturalization ceremony
HVAC experts say a few maintenance steps can help keep your home cool and even save you from an expensive repair. Read moreHow to avoid costly AC repairs during the extreme heat
Experts recommend planning walks for times of day when the temperature drops to avoid burning your pet's paws. Read morePawsitively hot outside: Taking care of your pets during a heat wave
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will temporarily move DMV services in Charleston to the city's public library after the storms forced the local facility to close. Read moreDMV services moving to Charleston public library after storms damage main facility
The Illinois State Fair unveiled its theme for the 2026 event on Tuesday: "Miles of Smiles." Read more'Miles of Smiles': Illinois State Fair unveils theme for 2026 festivities
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois have teamed up for a new room to help support local families. Read moreHSHS St. John's, RMHC open Ronald McDonald House Family Room
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Communities across central Illinois are holding celebrations for Independence Day and America's 250th birthday. WAND has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations, including fireworks, parades, and festivals, taking place across the area. Read moreFireworks, parades & more: Where to celebrate Independence Day across central IL
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
July is National Ice Cream Month, and with central Illinois in the grip of summer heat, many families are searching for a way to cool off. Read moreA sweet summer tradition: Frozen Spoon growing in Decatur
The city of Champaign hosted its annual Fourth of July parade Saturday morning. Read moreChampaign celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
Steven and Amanda Hancock spent three days painting their entire front lawn to resemble the American flag. Read moreRed, white and cool: Decatur family paints entire front yard to resemble American flag
The Decatur community will come together July 11 to honor the life and legacy of Sgt. Timothy Wittmer while raising money to support his family through the inaugural Tim Wittmer Rowathon at Soy City CrossFit. Read moreSoy City CrossFit to honor Sgt. Timothy Wittmer's legacy with inaugural Rowathon
