Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they’re the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories. The deficit was 16 on Saturday night. Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed. Read moreThe Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title
The National Weather Service is still surveying damage from Thursday's storms in our communities. So far, they have determined seven EF-1 tornadoes touched down in our WAND communities. Read more7 tornadoes confirmed in our area after Thursday's storms
Hundreds of soda lovers gathered in Mahomet Saturday for the 6th annual Soda Fest. Read moreSoda lovers gather in Mahomet for 6th annual Soda Fest
Visitors to the Staley Museum celebrated the patriotic spirit at the museum's "mini market" Saturday. Read moreStaley Museum celebrates America's 250th birthday with mini market
Families gathered at Douglass Park in Champaign Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of fun, education and community. Read moreJuneteenth event brings families together in Champaign
A man was arrested after calling 911 and threatening to shoot at people near MacArthur High School Saturday. Read moreMan arrested after 911 call threatening shooting near Decatur high school
Nobody was hurt after a house caught fire in Decatur Friday night. Read moreRed Cross assisting resident after Decatur house fire
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
Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they’re the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories. The deficit was 16 on Saturday night. Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed. Read moreThe Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title
The National Weather Service is still surveying damage from Thursday's storms in our communities. So far, they have determined seven EF-1 tornadoes touched down in our WAND communities. Read more7 tornadoes confirmed in our area after Thursday's storms
Hundreds of soda lovers gathered in Mahomet Saturday for the 6th annual Soda Fest. Read moreSoda lovers gather in Mahomet for 6th annual Soda Fest
Visitors to the Staley Museum celebrated the patriotic spirit at the museum's "mini market" Saturday. Read moreStaley Museum celebrates America's 250th birthday with mini market
Families gathered at Douglass Park in Champaign Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of fun, education and community. Read moreJuneteenth event brings families together in Champaign
A man was arrested after calling 911 and threatening to shoot at people near MacArthur High School Saturday. Read moreMan arrested after 911 call threatening shooting near Decatur high school
Nobody was hurt after a house caught fire in Decatur Friday night. Read moreRed Cross assisting resident after Decatur house fire
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
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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Hundreds of soda lovers gathered in Mahomet Saturday for the 6th annual Soda Fest. Read moreSoda lovers gather in Mahomet for 6th annual Soda Fest
Visitors to the Staley Museum celebrated the patriotic spirit at the museum's "mini market" Saturday. Read moreStaley Museum celebrates America's 250th birthday with mini market
Families gathered at Douglass Park in Champaign Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of fun, education and community. Read moreJuneteenth event brings families together in Champaign
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