A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday. The person said the vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township. Investigators are still working to identify the man and a possible motive for the attack. The person cautioned that the investigation is still in the early stages The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Read moreArmed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is releasing the number of bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers for the last season. Read moreIDNR releases number of bobcats harvested during 2025-2026 hunting season
Illinoisans will have the chance to participate in a 5K to support Illinois state parks. Read moreVirtual 5K invites Illinois residents to support state parks
A Piatt County elementary school will cut the ribbon on a new book vending machine next week. Read moreNew book vending machine aims to encourage reading at Bement Elementary
A new dog park will be built on the northeast side of Forsyth, the village announced Thursday. Read moreNew dog park coming to northeast Forsyth
Sunny skies and cool temperatures to start our Thursday. Clouds move in for the evening with very windy conditions for Friday. Read moreMild conditions return for the end of the week
Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois. The Newton County Coroner's Office on Wednesday identified an elderly couple killed in their Lake Village, Indiana home as Edward and Arlene Kozlowski. A volunteer fire department says less than 10 people were injured in Tuesday's storms. In Illinois, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office says a tornado caused extensive damage in the small suburb of Aroma Park, uprooting trees, shattering windows, tearing off roofs and smashing vehicles. Parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio remain under tornado watch Wednesday. Read moreTornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Turner and local advocates hope this can help spur new housing, educational buildings and research facilities downtown. Read moreNew IL bill could revitalize Downtown Springfield
For many parents, aftercare programs are not just sitters. They are safe places that provide academic help and supervision until parents get off work. And without the programs, Britney Harris said kids could be at risk. Read moreBoys & Girls Club of Decatur highlights need for after-school support amid Extended Day ending
On March 17, voters in Christian County will cast their ballots in the primary election for the next sheriff. Two Republican candidates are running, and no Democrats are running. Running are two lifetime Christian County residents and law enforcement officers. Jim Baker is the current Chief Deputy at the Christian County Sheriff's Office. Phil Deal is the current Assistant Chief at the Stonington Police Department. Between Illinois State Police investigations, fraud accusations, and social media rumors, the race has become about more than just qualifications. Candidates are finding themselves answering for their pasts rather than talking about the future. Read moreWAND Investigates | The history and platforms of the candidates for Christian County Sheriff
A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday. The person said the vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township. Investigators are still working to identify the man and a possible motive for the attack. The person cautioned that the investigation is still in the early stages The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Read moreArmed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is releasing the number of bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers for the last season. Read moreIDNR releases number of bobcats harvested during 2025-2026 hunting season
Illinoisans will have the chance to participate in a 5K to support Illinois state parks. Read moreVirtual 5K invites Illinois residents to support state parks
A Piatt County elementary school will cut the ribbon on a new book vending machine next week. Read moreNew book vending machine aims to encourage reading at Bement Elementary
A new dog park will be built on the northeast side of Forsyth, the village announced Thursday. Read moreNew dog park coming to northeast Forsyth
Sunny skies and cool temperatures to start our Thursday. Clouds move in for the evening with very windy conditions for Friday. Read moreMild conditions return for the end of the week
Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois. The Newton County Coroner's Office on Wednesday identified an elderly couple killed in their Lake Village, Indiana home as Edward and Arlene Kozlowski. A volunteer fire department says less than 10 people were injured in Tuesday's storms. In Illinois, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office says a tornado caused extensive damage in the small suburb of Aroma Park, uprooting trees, shattering windows, tearing off roofs and smashing vehicles. Parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio remain under tornado watch Wednesday. Read moreTornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Turner and local advocates hope this can help spur new housing, educational buildings and research facilities downtown. Read moreNew IL bill could revitalize Downtown Springfield
For many parents, aftercare programs are not just sitters. They are safe places that provide academic help and supervision until parents get off work. And without the programs, Britney Harris said kids could be at risk. Read moreBoys & Girls Club of Decatur highlights need for after-school support amid Extended Day ending
On March 17, voters in Christian County will cast their ballots in the primary election for the next sheriff. Two Republican candidates are running, and no Democrats are running. Running are two lifetime Christian County residents and law enforcement officers. Jim Baker is the current Chief Deputy at the Christian County Sheriff's Office. Phil Deal is the current Assistant Chief at the Stonington Police Department. Between Illinois State Police investigations, fraud accusations, and social media rumors, the race has become about more than just qualifications. Candidates are finding themselves answering for their pasts rather than talking about the future. Read moreWAND Investigates | The history and platforms of the candidates for Christian County Sheriff
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
Decatur Public Schools District 61 hosted open community forums on Wednesday for the second phase of its Roadmap 2030 initiative. Read moreDecatur Public Schools hosts community forums for Roadmap 2030 initiative
A single ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $533 million prize. Read moreIllinois lottery player wins $533 million Mega Millions jackpot
A new chain opened its doors in Decatur on Tuesday, as Jersey Mike's welcomed customers to its new location on Mound Road. Read moreA Sub Above: Jersey Mike's opens its doors in Decatur
The Lenco G3 pro armored vehicle would be used for emergency response and SWAT operations. Read moreSpringfield City Council moves forward with plan to purchase armored police vehicle
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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
A new dog park will be built on the northeast side of Forsyth, the village announced Thursday. Read moreNew dog park coming to northeast Forsyth
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the release of a new Illinois Route 66 Map in honor of Route 66's 100th birthday. Read moreNew map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois
A Holocaust memorial museum is now on display on Wednesdays and Thursday evenings at Monticello High School. Read moreMonticello students reflect on history by putting together a Holocaust memorial museum
To celebrate the Macon County Conservation District's 60th anniversary, the district needs help planting 1,000 trees. Read moreMacon County Conservation District plans 1,000-tree planting for 60th anniversary
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 Geico and Carrot Cake
