A Rantoul man was sentenced to a total of 200 years behind bars for child pornography charges in multiple counties. Read moreRantoul man gets 200 years in prison for child sex crimes from multiple counties
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Nick Reiner’s attorney entered the plea to two counts of first-degree murder in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday. Authorities say the acclaimed director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14. Nick was arrested hours later and has been held without bail for the two months since. Police have said nothing about possible motives. Prosecutors have not decided whether to seek the death penalty. Read moreRob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearance of a woman in 1987. Read moreSangamon County Sheriff’s Office asks for help in solving 1987 missing person case
A Chicago man was arrested and charged with home invasion and attempted murder in Champaign. Read moreChicago man arrested for attempted murder, home invasion in Champaign
A person who was killed after a two-vehicle crash in Edgar County Saturday afternoon has been identified. Read morePerson killed in Edgar County crash identified
Authorities say Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, has been found dead. He was 25. Police said Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police chief Todd Bailey said Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany on Saturday. The death remains under investigation. Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin also confirmed Moore’s death. He said an autopsy would be conducted Sunday. Moore signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025. Read moreNFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
Books have the power to shape how children see the world and how they see themselves. In Springfield, families gathered to celebrate the fifth annual Black Children's Book Week Sunday, celebrating reading and representation. Read moreFamilies celebrate 5th annual Black Children's Book Week in Springfield
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Monday! It is a bitterly cold start to the morning. Temperatures are in the teens, but wind chills are much colder, with some spots below 0… Read moreA bitterly cold start to the week
U.S. Secret Service said Sunday that an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida Trump was not there, but was instead spending the weekend at the White House. The name of the person who was shot has not been released. According to the Secret Service, he was “observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.” He was shot by Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff deputy, the agency said. Read moreArmed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
The U.S beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey championship at the Olympics since 1980. Read moreThe U.S beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey championship at the Olympics since 1980
A Rantoul man was sentenced to a total of 200 years behind bars for child pornography charges in multiple counties. Read moreRantoul man gets 200 years in prison for child sex crimes from multiple counties
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Nick Reiner’s attorney entered the plea to two counts of first-degree murder in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday. Authorities say the acclaimed director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14. Nick was arrested hours later and has been held without bail for the two months since. Police have said nothing about possible motives. Prosecutors have not decided whether to seek the death penalty. Read moreRob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearance of a woman in 1987. Read moreSangamon County Sheriff’s Office asks for help in solving 1987 missing person case
A Chicago man was arrested and charged with home invasion and attempted murder in Champaign. Read moreChicago man arrested for attempted murder, home invasion in Champaign
A person who was killed after a two-vehicle crash in Edgar County Saturday afternoon has been identified. Read morePerson killed in Edgar County crash identified
Authorities say Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, has been found dead. He was 25. Police said Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police chief Todd Bailey said Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany on Saturday. The death remains under investigation. Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin also confirmed Moore’s death. He said an autopsy would be conducted Sunday. Moore signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025. Read moreNFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
Books have the power to shape how children see the world and how they see themselves. In Springfield, families gathered to celebrate the fifth annual Black Children's Book Week Sunday, celebrating reading and representation. Read moreFamilies celebrate 5th annual Black Children's Book Week in Springfield
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Monday! It is a bitterly cold start to the morning. Temperatures are in the teens, but wind chills are much colder, with some spots below 0… Read moreA bitterly cold start to the week
U.S. Secret Service said Sunday that an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida Trump was not there, but was instead spending the weekend at the White House. The name of the person who was shot has not been released. According to the Secret Service, he was “observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.” He was shot by Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff deputy, the agency said. Read moreArmed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
The U.S beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey championship at the Olympics since 1980. Read moreThe U.S beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey championship at the Olympics since 1980
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
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
Heartland Credit Union and the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office are set to offer convenient passport registration day. Read moreHeartland Credit Union in Springfield to offer convenient passport registration day
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – There will be a move this legislative session to toughen up an Illinois drunk driving law. A bill is pending in the Illinois House to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers from .08 to .05. Read moreBill in Illinois House could lower legal blood alcohol limit
Friday night star parties are returning to the University of Illinois Springfield this month. Read moreStar parties return to UIS for spring season
Champaign County passed an executive order Tuesday evening imposing new rules on immigration enforcement happening on county property. Read moreChampaign passes executive order on immigration enforcement in county
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
Macon County is in need of Republican election judges for the March 17, 2026 General Primary Election. Read moreMacon County in need of Republican election judges for General Primary
Bridge repairs resume Monday on the Banker St. overpass between Fayette Ave. and West Clark Ave. in Effingham. Read moreBridge repairs resume Monday in Effingham
Books have the power to shape how children see the world and how they see themselves. In Springfield, families gathered to celebrate the fifth annual Black Children's Book Week Sunday, celebrating reading and representation. Read moreFamilies celebrate 5th annual Black Children's Book Week in Springfield
A women's ministry in Springfield is organizing a vendor fair to highlight local women-owned businesses and nonprofits to kick off women's history month. Read moreOver 25 women-owned businesses to be featured in Springfield vendor fair
Leaders at Springfield District 186 unveiled new athletic facilities, a cafeteria area, a commons area, and a fine arts area for the band and choir programs Saturday. Read moreDistrict 186 unveils new gym at Springfield High School
