Strong storms are expected for most of the afternoon and evening. All modes of severe weather are possible. Read moreStrong to severe storms are expected through today
Many residents at the Wabash Crossing apartments complain that there are several abandoned apartment buildings. The unlivable conditions add stress to being a renter in Decatur. Read moreWabash Crossing residents share concerns about abandoned buildings, unlivable conditions
Nestor Lopez, owner of Nesty's Burger Joint on 114 W. Market Street in Taylorville, announced the restaurant would be put up for sale in a Facebook post on Sunday. Read moreTaylorville burger restaurant set to go up for sale
A Farmer City man was arrested after he was accused of breaking into an elderly woman's home and refusing to leave. Read moreFarmer City man accused of breaking into elderly woman's home, refusing to leave
The California man arrested in the shooting incident at the media dinner in Washington is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer who's opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump. In writings sent to family members shortly before the Saturday night incident, Cole Tomas Allen described himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” and railed against recent actions taken by the U.S. government under Trump, though he didn't mention the president by name. That's according to a law enforcement official who wasn't authorized to publicly discuss the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity. Read moreAccused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Storm Prediction Center has kept the entire state of Illinois in an enhanced risk of severe storms for Monday. That's level 3 out of 5. Read moreTiming and threats expected in Monday's storms
A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholomew. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office says Bartholomew was pronounced dead just before 1 p.m. Saturday after being shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. A second officer was wounded and remained in critical condition Sunday. His name and the name of the suspect have not yet been released by police. The officers had transported the suspect, who had been arrested for suspicion of robbery, to the hospital for observation. He was arrested not far from the hospital after the shooting. Police have not said how he was able to get a gun. Read moreChicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illini small forward Andrej Stojakovic has entered his name into the NBA Draft pool, while maintaining his eligibility to return to the Illino… Read moreAndrej Stojakovic enters NBA Draft, maintains college eligibility
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft where 3 Illinois football players were selected, 8 additional players have chances to land on N… Read more8 Illini football players given undrafted NFL opportunities
A memorial cross was placed on Saturday in remembrance of the victims of the deadly Chatham YNOT crash. Read moreCommunity places cross in memory of Chatham YNOT crash victims, 1 year later
Strong storms are expected for most of the afternoon and evening. All modes of severe weather are possible. Read moreStrong to severe storms are expected through today
Many residents at the Wabash Crossing apartments complain that there are several abandoned apartment buildings. The unlivable conditions add stress to being a renter in Decatur. Read moreWabash Crossing residents share concerns about abandoned buildings, unlivable conditions
Nestor Lopez, owner of Nesty's Burger Joint on 114 W. Market Street in Taylorville, announced the restaurant would be put up for sale in a Facebook post on Sunday. Read moreTaylorville burger restaurant set to go up for sale
A Farmer City man was arrested after he was accused of breaking into an elderly woman's home and refusing to leave. Read moreFarmer City man accused of breaking into elderly woman's home, refusing to leave
The California man arrested in the shooting incident at the media dinner in Washington is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer who's opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump. In writings sent to family members shortly before the Saturday night incident, Cole Tomas Allen described himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” and railed against recent actions taken by the U.S. government under Trump, though he didn't mention the president by name. That's according to a law enforcement official who wasn't authorized to publicly discuss the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity. Read moreAccused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Storm Prediction Center has kept the entire state of Illinois in an enhanced risk of severe storms for Monday. That's level 3 out of 5. Read moreTiming and threats expected in Monday's storms
A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholomew. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office says Bartholomew was pronounced dead just before 1 p.m. Saturday after being shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. A second officer was wounded and remained in critical condition Sunday. His name and the name of the suspect have not yet been released by police. The officers had transported the suspect, who had been arrested for suspicion of robbery, to the hospital for observation. He was arrested not far from the hospital after the shooting. Police have not said how he was able to get a gun. Read moreChicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illini small forward Andrej Stojakovic has entered his name into the NBA Draft pool, while maintaining his eligibility to return to the Illino… Read moreAndrej Stojakovic enters NBA Draft, maintains college eligibility
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft where 3 Illinois football players were selected, 8 additional players have chances to land on N… Read more8 Illini football players given undrafted NFL opportunities
A memorial cross was placed on Saturday in remembrance of the victims of the deadly Chatham YNOT crash. Read moreCommunity places cross in memory of Chatham YNOT crash victims, 1 year later
The goal is to make the corridor safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Read moreUrbana going on a 'road diet' on North Lincoln Avenue
The course made its way through parts of Champaign-Urbana and Savoy and ended at the 50-yard line inside Gies Memorial Stadium. Read moreFrom start to stadium: Illinois Marathon brings runners and energy to C-U
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has introduced legislation in Congress to increase funding for agriculture research. Read moreBill introduced in Illinois would increase USDA research funding
Students from across the state brought their special projects and inventions to Springfield to demonstrate the importance of afterschool and out-of-school-time programs. Read moreIL students bring special projects, inventions to 2026 STEM Showcase
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is changing the way you reserve campsites when setting up at state parks. Read moreIDNR to improve campsite reservation system for state parks
The 2026 Teen Academy will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, where students will participate in interactive sessions on the digital and physical world led by FBI officials. Read moreFBI Springfield opens applications to local high schoolers for 2026 Teen Academy
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The Morrisonville Fire Department celebrated a major upgrade to its fleet with the arrival of a brand-new fire truck, the department's first new truck in over two decades. Read moreMorrisonville Fire Department celebrates upgrade to fleet with new fire truck
The course made its way through parts of Champaign-Urbana and Savoy and ended at the 50-yard line inside Gies Memorial Stadium. Read moreFrom start to stadium: Illinois Marathon brings runners and energy to C-U
Treasurer Michael Frerichs said collectible baseball cards of Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr., a gold ingot, and an 1868 French coin bearing the image of Napoleon III are among items available at the online ICash auction April 24-May 3. Read moreTrading cards, gold ingot, and more available at Treasurer Frerichs’ online ICash Auction
The Champaign Park District announced an upcoming grant-funded tree planting at Heritage Park. Read moreChampaign Park District announces upcoming grant-funded tree planting
University of Illinois Springfield researcher and assistant professor of ecohydrology Kyle Blount is tackling research regarding environmental equity and impacts in cities. Read moreSTEM Minute | A UIS professor researching water, heat, and the impacts on cities
A pastor in Urbana is holding what she calls "upscale AA meetings" for those struggling with addictions or people who feel "stuck in life." Read moreUrbana pastor holding 'upscale AA meetings'
