DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - After a hot and rainy week, a cold front is on the way to bring that weather pattern to an end. However, before it swings through, we’re closing … Read moreHigh severe thunderstorm potential Friday night
This plan is an expansion of the current state law that bans public and private schools from prohibiting hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture. Read moreIL Senate passes bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles
Illinois men's basketball has landed another recruit in the class of 2026. Read more3-star forward Zavier Zens commits to Illini basketball
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for a portion of central Illinois, effective from 3:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Friday. Read moreTornado Watch issued for portions of central Illinois through Friday evening
Two parents in Springfield were arrested Thursday after police said their four children were home alone and living in poor conditions. Read moreParents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home
The training will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Rock Springs Conservation Area in Decatur. Read moreMacon County EMA to host Search and Rescue training this weekend
This bill would require school districts to adopt policies to ensure students do not use their cell phones during class time in a way that meets the needs of their community. Read moreIL House passes school cell phone ban, sends bill back to Senate
A Taylorville man has been arrested after police said he killed a puppy. Read morePolice: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death
Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic announced he will return to Illinois for a second season Friday. Read moreAndrej Stojakovic announces return to Illini for 2026-27 season
A Logan County teacher is in the running for the national "America's Favorite Teacher" contest. Read moreLogan County teacher in top 5 for national 'America's Favorite Teacher' contest
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - After a hot and rainy week, a cold front is on the way to bring that weather pattern to an end. However, before it swings through, we’re closing … Read moreHigh severe thunderstorm potential Friday night
This plan is an expansion of the current state law that bans public and private schools from prohibiting hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture. Read moreIL Senate passes bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles
Illinois men's basketball has landed another recruit in the class of 2026. Read more3-star forward Zavier Zens commits to Illini basketball
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for a portion of central Illinois, effective from 3:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Friday. Read moreTornado Watch issued for portions of central Illinois through Friday evening
Two parents in Springfield were arrested Thursday after police said their four children were home alone and living in poor conditions. Read moreParents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home
The training will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Rock Springs Conservation Area in Decatur. Read moreMacon County EMA to host Search and Rescue training this weekend
This bill would require school districts to adopt policies to ensure students do not use their cell phones during class time in a way that meets the needs of their community. Read moreIL House passes school cell phone ban, sends bill back to Senate
A Taylorville man has been arrested after police said he killed a puppy. Read morePolice: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death
Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic announced he will return to Illinois for a second season Friday. Read moreAndrej Stojakovic announces return to Illini for 2026-27 season
A Logan County teacher is in the running for the national "America's Favorite Teacher" contest. Read moreLogan County teacher in top 5 for national 'America's Favorite Teacher' contest
The City of Champaign is requesting community feedback on its Homelessness Prevention Blueprint Snapshot. Read moreChampaign seeks community input on homelessness prevention plan
Downers-Grove-based Chemring Energetic Devices is the company behind the winner of the "Coolest Things Made in Illinois." Read moreDowners Grove company's space tech wins 'Coolest Things Made in Illinois' contest
University of Illinois student season ticket holders can kick their way to free tickets for this upcoming football season. Read moreStudents can kick for free Illini football season tickets at Kickin' for Chicken event
Growing Strong will host its annual Take Back the Night event from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Decatur Public Library. Read moreTake Back the Night returns to Decatur to empower sexual assault survivors
The Decatur Bean Ballers baseball club is searching for host families to give players a home away from home this season. Read moreDecatur Bean Ballers searching for host families during inaugural season
Millikin University has formally inaugurated Dr. Dean Pribbenow as its president. Read moreMillikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president
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Tickets for the Illinois State Fair go on sale Tuesday, April 21. Read moreTickets go on sale for Illinois State Fair next week
Market at the Square from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays beginning May 2 at the corner of Illinois and Vine Streets in Urbana. Read moreMarket at the Square returns to Urbana for 47th year
A new attraction from the award-winning escape room company CU Adventures is opening. Read moreNew attraction from CU Adventures opening
The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market is gearing up for its 11th season. Read moreLMH Market looking for vendors, volunteers for 11th season
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival is set to return to Central Park on Saturday, May 2. Read moreCraft Beer Festival to be held in Decatur
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 Orbit and Ember