Several areas could see severe weather on Thursday but Effingham County (in the WAND viewing area) was placed under a Tornado Watch. Read moreTornado Watch issued for parts of Central Illinois
The Decatur Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms as part of the statewide "Be Alarmed!" program. Read moreDecatur Fire Department offering free smoke alarms to homeowners
Pana Junior High School was placed under a soft lockdown after a "statement" was found written on a bathroom stall Thursday. Read moreBathroom stall message prompts soft lockdown at Pana Junior High
A Decatur man was arrested after police found over 300 counts of child pornography on his phone. Read moreDecatur man arrested after police find over 300 files of child pornography
Several areas of Decatur are under a boil order until further notice. Read morePart of Decatur remains under boil order after water main break
The Chicago Bears released a statement Thursday as lawmakers took a step closer to making a stadium in northwest Indiana closer to reality. Read moreChicago Bears release statement as Indiana stadium bill inches closer to reality
Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out. President Donald Trump has said he hopes to reach a deal with Iran, but talks on its nuclear program have been deadlocked for years, and Iran has refused to discuss wider U.S. and Israeli demands that it scale back its missile program and sever ties to armed groups. Indirect talks held in recent weeks made little visible progress, and one or both sides could be buying time for final war preparations. Read moreIran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war
A popular Decatur-area coffee chain is opening a new location in Mt. Zion Thursday. Read morePopular Decatur-area coffee chain expands to Mt. Zion
A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times Thursday night in Champaign, according to police. Officers were called to the area near the 1000 block of Stratford Drive after receiving reports of gunfire around 10:53 p.m. on Thursday.   While en route, they received a separate call from an injured man who stated he had been shot. He was found in the 1600 block of Sangamon Drive. Read morePolice: 26-year-old in critical condition after shooting in Champaign
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - The severe weather risk for Thursday afternoon has been amplified. An enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms has been issued f… Read moreSevere weather threat ramps up Thursday afternoon
Several areas could see severe weather on Thursday but Effingham County (in the WAND viewing area) was placed under a Tornado Watch. Read moreTornado Watch issued for parts of Central Illinois
The Decatur Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms as part of the statewide "Be Alarmed!" program. Read moreDecatur Fire Department offering free smoke alarms to homeowners
Pana Junior High School was placed under a soft lockdown after a "statement" was found written on a bathroom stall Thursday. Read moreBathroom stall message prompts soft lockdown at Pana Junior High
A Decatur man was arrested after police found over 300 counts of child pornography on his phone. Read moreDecatur man arrested after police find over 300 files of child pornography
Several areas of Decatur are under a boil order until further notice. Read morePart of Decatur remains under boil order after water main break
The Chicago Bears released a statement Thursday as lawmakers took a step closer to making a stadium in northwest Indiana closer to reality. Read moreChicago Bears release statement as Indiana stadium bill inches closer to reality
Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out. President Donald Trump has said he hopes to reach a deal with Iran, but talks on its nuclear program have been deadlocked for years, and Iran has refused to discuss wider U.S. and Israeli demands that it scale back its missile program and sever ties to armed groups. Indirect talks held in recent weeks made little visible progress, and one or both sides could be buying time for final war preparations. Read moreIran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war
A popular Decatur-area coffee chain is opening a new location in Mt. Zion Thursday. Read morePopular Decatur-area coffee chain expands to Mt. Zion
A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times Thursday night in Champaign, according to police. Officers were called to the area near the 1000 block of Stratford Drive after receiving reports of gunfire around 10:53 p.m. on Thursday.   While en route, they received a separate call from an injured man who stated he had been shot. He was found in the 1600 block of Sangamon Drive. Read morePolice: 26-year-old in critical condition after shooting in Champaign
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - The severe weather risk for Thursday afternoon has been amplified. An enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms has been issued f… Read moreSevere weather threat ramps up Thursday afternoon
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
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
Champaign-Urbana's two challenge robotics teams have earned spots at the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge state championship. Read moreArea robotics teams reach state competition
Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur is looking to connect with the community. Read moreHeritage invites Decatur community to learn about new behavioral health facility
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 Sangamon County Fair Board will host a free community appreciation event in March. Read moreCommunity invited to thank-you celebration at Sangamon County Fairgrounds
A popular Decatur-area coffee chain is opening a new location in Mt. Zion Thursday. Read morePopular Decatur-area coffee chain expands to Mt. Zion
Smith Burger Co. announced Wednesday that it will open a new location in Downtown Mahomet this spring. Read morePopular C-U burger spot expanding to Downtown Mahomet
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts announced it will not move forward with purchasing the historic Illinois Theater. Read moreJacksonville Center for the Arts will not purchase historic Illinois Theater
The University of Illinois will host online only crop management conferences beginning March 1 and running through April 30. Read moreUniversity of Illinois to host online crop management conferences
