The Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee created a presentation packed with eight weeks of research. Read moreHeated debate erupts during Decatur data center presentation
A jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict Monday marks the first and only conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for years. In 1996, Shakur was on his way to perform at a club in Las Vegas when a Cadillac pulled up beside him and music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight. Gunfire erupted. Shakur was shot multiple times and died a week later. Davis is the only person ever charged in Shakur’s death. The case went cold until recent years, when interviews Davis gave and his 2019 tell-all memoir revived it. Read moreJury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job. That’s according to the White House on Monday. No reason was given for Driscoll's departure, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported. It marks the latest in a series of shakeups of the military leadership, with the Army especially seeing major upheaval. A Driscoll ally was ousted as the service’s top uniformed leader in April. Under the new acting Army chief of staff, the service is pulling the plug on a drone modernization program that Driscoll had heralded. Driscoll is a friend of Vice President JD Vance and an Iraq war veteran. Read moreArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says
A new state law regulating e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices is set to take effect Jan. 1, giving local police departments rules to enforce for devices that previously had little to no regulation. Read moreNew law gives police tools to enforce e-bike, scooter safety
Decatur Public Schools said several fights occurred between fans during the MacArthur varsity football game on Friday. Read moreDPS investigating fights at Friday's MacArthur varsity football game
While commercial orchards rely on heavy harvesting machinery to shake trees, this local favorite in Sullivan maintains its strict tradition of personal care. Read moreAround the 217: Sullivan's Okaw Valley Orchard keeps fall traditions alive by hand
The Anna, IL facility has faced intense scrutiny after years of resident abuse, neglect and staff misconduct, but downstate leaders say closing Choate will cost the region hundreds of jobs and uproot vulnerable patients. Read morePritzker, lawmakers divided on future of Choate Developmental Center
One person was injured after a semi rollover crash along Interstate 72 spilled Roundup Monday afternoon. Read moreISP: 1 person injured after semi rollover crash on I-72 spills Roundup
The juvenile was arrested Friday in a juvenile detention facility, according to a statement sent to WAND News by Decatur police. Read moreDPD: Teen charged in shooting death of Eisenhower student
Doug Nichols is still facing separate charges of criminal sexual assault of a minor and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor. Read moreIllinois appeals court throws out Doug Nichols' child porn conviction
The Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee created a presentation packed with eight weeks of research. Read moreHeated debate erupts during Decatur data center presentation
A jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict Monday marks the first and only conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for years. In 1996, Shakur was on his way to perform at a club in Las Vegas when a Cadillac pulled up beside him and music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight. Gunfire erupted. Shakur was shot multiple times and died a week later. Davis is the only person ever charged in Shakur’s death. The case went cold until recent years, when interviews Davis gave and his 2019 tell-all memoir revived it. Read moreJury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job. That’s according to the White House on Monday. No reason was given for Driscoll's departure, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported. It marks the latest in a series of shakeups of the military leadership, with the Army especially seeing major upheaval. A Driscoll ally was ousted as the service’s top uniformed leader in April. Under the new acting Army chief of staff, the service is pulling the plug on a drone modernization program that Driscoll had heralded. Driscoll is a friend of Vice President JD Vance and an Iraq war veteran. Read moreArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says
A new state law regulating e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices is set to take effect Jan. 1, giving local police departments rules to enforce for devices that previously had little to no regulation. Read moreNew law gives police tools to enforce e-bike, scooter safety
Decatur Public Schools said several fights occurred between fans during the MacArthur varsity football game on Friday. Read moreDPS investigating fights at Friday's MacArthur varsity football game
While commercial orchards rely on heavy harvesting machinery to shake trees, this local favorite in Sullivan maintains its strict tradition of personal care. Read moreAround the 217: Sullivan's Okaw Valley Orchard keeps fall traditions alive by hand
The Anna, IL facility has faced intense scrutiny after years of resident abuse, neglect and staff misconduct, but downstate leaders say closing Choate will cost the region hundreds of jobs and uproot vulnerable patients. Read morePritzker, lawmakers divided on future of Choate Developmental Center
One person was injured after a semi rollover crash along Interstate 72 spilled Roundup Monday afternoon. Read moreISP: 1 person injured after semi rollover crash on I-72 spills Roundup
The juvenile was arrested Friday in a juvenile detention facility, according to a statement sent to WAND News by Decatur police. Read moreDPD: Teen charged in shooting death of Eisenhower student
Doug Nichols is still facing separate charges of criminal sexual assault of a minor and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor. Read moreIllinois appeals court throws out Doug Nichols' child porn conviction
The mural, created by artist Dwight White II, was made possible through grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Read moreHonoring courage and sacrifice: New mural honoring Tuskegee Airmen unveiled in Rantoul
An apprenticeship coordinator at Lake Land College recently earned a national credential from the US Department of Labor. Read moreLake Land College apprenticeship coordinator earns Department of Labor credential
The dog days of summer are seeping into September. A heat advisory that started Monday afternoon will run into Thursday evening. Read moreSummer's not over yet: Heat roasts central Illinois as August ends
The Village of Savoy will hold two upcoming listening sessions to gather resident input on how to improve the community. Read moreVillage of Savoy seeks public input for strategic plan
The finished mural, created by local artist Antonio "Toni Picasso" Burton, celebrates community, connection and the power of advocacy. Read moreWebster Cantrell Youth Advocacy unveils new mural in Decatur
The race will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Workforce Development Institute at Richland Community College in Decatur. Read moreOperation Obstacle returns to Decatur for 6th year in September
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As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
It is an adult-only event with food, drinks, silent and live auctions and plenty of animal encounters. Read moreGet ready for a Zoorific Evening at Scovill Zoo in September
While commercial orchards rely on heavy harvesting machinery to shake trees, this local favorite in Sullivan maintains its strict tradition of personal care. Read moreAround the 217: Sullivan's Okaw Valley Orchard keeps fall traditions alive by hand
The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 are inviting the Decatur community to Arts in Central Park in September. Read moreArts in Central Park bringing 40 vendor booths to downtown Decatur
If you were in Monticello Saturday, you probably heard the sound of planes in the air all day. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest brings community together in Monticello
The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Read moreMacon Co. Conservation District, United Way partner for Food Truck Frenzy
