The Decatur Fire Department will begin flushing and flow testing fire hydrants across the city next month. Read moreHydrant flushing to begin across Decatur in April
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return soon to NBC’s “Today” show. The longtime morning show co-anchor said in an interview that aired Friday “joy will be my protest.” Hoda Kotb said after their emotional interview aired that Guthrie will return April 6. Guthrie says while she doesn’t know if she can do it or if she will belong anymore, she wants to try. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1. Authorities believe she was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will. Read moreSavannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' on April 6 after mother's disappearance
Proposed legislation could make it easier for veterans living in rural areas to buy homes. Read moreProposed bill aims to ease home-buying for rural veterans
The City of Champaign announced it will put temporary alcohol sale restrictions in place this weekend as the community celebrates the success of the Illinois Men's Basketball Team in the NCAA Tournament. Read moreAlcohol sales restricted in Champaign ahead of Illini Elite Eight game
The House is weighing the next steps on legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate sent over legislation to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on thousands of federal workers. The Senate early Friday approved the deal without a roll call vote. The House also must approve it before President Donald Trump can sign the bill into law. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’ll need to meet with his fellow Republicans to determine the best way to proceed. Republicans are angry the entire department was not funded. The measure is a potential endgame to the 42-day partial government shutdown. Read moreHouse weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement
A new animal shelter opening in Piatt County has reached its next step. Read moreNext step reached for new Piatt County animal shelter
The Village of Sherman was placed under a village-wide boil order Friday after a power outage affected the water system. Read moreSherman under village-wide boil order after power outage
Drivers in the Champaign area were being urged to avoid part of Interstate 74 after a multiple vehicle crash Friday morning. Read moreI-74 Eastbound reopened near Champaign after multi-vehicle crash
Showers exit this morning with gusty winds out of the north. Temperatures will be much cooler through the weekend. Read moreA much colder day leading into a mild weekend
The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Fighting Illini won the last matchup 75-69. Illinois is 15-6 against the Big Ten, and Iowa is 12-11 against the Big Ten. Read moreIllinois Fighting Illini play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8
The Decatur Fire Department will begin flushing and flow testing fire hydrants across the city next month. Read moreHydrant flushing to begin across Decatur in April
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return soon to NBC’s “Today” show. The longtime morning show co-anchor said in an interview that aired Friday “joy will be my protest.” Hoda Kotb said after their emotional interview aired that Guthrie will return April 6. Guthrie says while she doesn’t know if she can do it or if she will belong anymore, she wants to try. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1. Authorities believe she was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will. Read moreSavannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' on April 6 after mother's disappearance
Proposed legislation could make it easier for veterans living in rural areas to buy homes. Read moreProposed bill aims to ease home-buying for rural veterans
The City of Champaign announced it will put temporary alcohol sale restrictions in place this weekend as the community celebrates the success of the Illinois Men's Basketball Team in the NCAA Tournament. Read moreAlcohol sales restricted in Champaign ahead of Illini Elite Eight game
The House is weighing the next steps on legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate sent over legislation to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on thousands of federal workers. The Senate early Friday approved the deal without a roll call vote. The House also must approve it before President Donald Trump can sign the bill into law. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’ll need to meet with his fellow Republicans to determine the best way to proceed. Republicans are angry the entire department was not funded. The measure is a potential endgame to the 42-day partial government shutdown. Read moreHouse weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement
A new animal shelter opening in Piatt County has reached its next step. Read moreNext step reached for new Piatt County animal shelter
The Village of Sherman was placed under a village-wide boil order Friday after a power outage affected the water system. Read moreSherman under village-wide boil order after power outage
Drivers in the Champaign area were being urged to avoid part of Interstate 74 after a multiple vehicle crash Friday morning. Read moreI-74 Eastbound reopened near Champaign after multi-vehicle crash
Showers exit this morning with gusty winds out of the north. Temperatures will be much cooler through the weekend. Read moreA much colder day leading into a mild weekend
The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Fighting Illini won the last matchup 75-69. Illinois is 15-6 against the Big Ten, and Iowa is 12-11 against the Big Ten. Read moreIllinois Fighting Illini play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8
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 said several streets will be closed Saturday, March 28, for Champaign County Indivisible's No Kings Day of Action. Read moreRoad closures planned in Downtown Urbana for No Kings Day of Action event
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
Decatur Memorial Hospital and Decatur Public Schools hosted the "Health Is a Journey" event at Hope Academy. Read moreDMH, DPS health fair helps families focus on building healthy habits
Through a program called MyGardyn, students at Cerro Gordo Elementary are learning how to grow plants inside. Read moreSTEM Minute | Cerro Gordo Elementary students learn about hydroponic gardening
The Urbana and Champaign Park Districts will come together with several community organizations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a "March for Peace" event. Read moreMarch for Peace set in Champaign-Urbana to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur. Read moreDuck Derby returns to Children's Museum of IL with $3,000 grand prize at stake
Happy tails is back! Every Wednesday, WAND will feature animals from the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation (DMCASF). Read moreWAND's Happy Tails featuring Butch and Chocolate Mousse