The Canvas cyberattack impacted more than 8,000 institutions, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Read moreCentral Illinois students find alternative solutions following Canvas cybersecurity threat
President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners. Trump said Friday that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them. He told reporters at the White House that he asked for the ceasefire and both presidents agreed. Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturday through Monday. Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Read moreTrump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Sponsors said this is an attempt to address the financial disincentives that exist for potential jurors to serve. Read moreIllinois could require businesses to pay employees during jury duty
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Remember the last time you stepped out of the pool? It got chilly, right? That's because the water on your skin was evaporating. Read moreEvaporation Kick Starts Mom's Day Weekend
This plan ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines located on private property at no cost to the property owner. Read moreIL Senate passes bill accelerating lead service line replacement, sends plan to House
A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals. A cybersecurity threat analyst says a hacking group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for breaching Canvas. Instructure, the company behind Canvas, said late Thursday that the system was available for most users. An expert says the hackers posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed. Teachers had to find workarounds to help students study for exams and submit final assignments, and some schools pushed back finals. Read moreCanvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
The Illinois Senate is moving forward with a plan to help you see fees included in your utility bill. Read moreIL Senate committee passes utility bill transparency bill, ICC wants amendment
The city of Springfield will begin removing parking meters from the downtown area this month. Read moreSpringfield removing parking meters from downtown area
Sponsors said many people use these sites thinking they are booking a room directly with the hotel, but they often find extra fees, errors or other issues after they pay. Read moreIL Senate passes bill requiring transparency from third party hotel booking sites
A motion to reconsider Sean Grayson's sentence was denied Friday. Read moreMotion to reconsider Sean Grayson murder sentence denied
The Canvas cyberattack impacted more than 8,000 institutions, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Read moreCentral Illinois students find alternative solutions following Canvas cybersecurity threat
President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners. Trump said Friday that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them. He told reporters at the White House that he asked for the ceasefire and both presidents agreed. Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturday through Monday. Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Read moreTrump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Sponsors said this is an attempt to address the financial disincentives that exist for potential jurors to serve. Read moreIllinois could require businesses to pay employees during jury duty
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Remember the last time you stepped out of the pool? It got chilly, right? That's because the water on your skin was evaporating. Read moreEvaporation Kick Starts Mom's Day Weekend
This plan ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines located on private property at no cost to the property owner. Read moreIL Senate passes bill accelerating lead service line replacement, sends plan to House
A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals. A cybersecurity threat analyst says a hacking group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for breaching Canvas. Instructure, the company behind Canvas, said late Thursday that the system was available for most users. An expert says the hackers posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed. Teachers had to find workarounds to help students study for exams and submit final assignments, and some schools pushed back finals. Read moreCanvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
The Illinois Senate is moving forward with a plan to help you see fees included in your utility bill. Read moreIL Senate committee passes utility bill transparency bill, ICC wants amendment
The city of Springfield will begin removing parking meters from the downtown area this month. Read moreSpringfield removing parking meters from downtown area
Sponsors said many people use these sites thinking they are booking a room directly with the hotel, but they often find extra fees, errors or other issues after they pay. Read moreIL Senate passes bill requiring transparency from third party hotel booking sites
A motion to reconsider Sean Grayson's sentence was denied Friday. Read moreMotion to reconsider Sean Grayson murder sentence denied
Lights are painting the center red this week to commemorate the occasion, as part of a nationwide campaign to light prominent buildings red for nurses, with Carle Health joining in this year. Read moreState Farm Center glows red to commemorate National Nurses Week
Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl shared a new wellness initiative he put in place since taking over the department. Read moreSpringfield Police Department rolls out new officer wellness initiative
This week is peak migration season in central Illinois, with the highest concentration of birds moving through this region over the next 10 days. Read moreBird banding reaches high as peak migration season rolls in
Superintendent Jennifer Gill said the district has been targeted by scammers impersonating her and other district leaders, trying to get staff to click on unsafe links. Read moreSpringfield District 186 approves $75K contract to fight phishing attacks
Central Illinois CEO CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) will highlight student entrepreneurs at its 2026 Trade Show. Read moreStudent entrepreneurs take spotlight at Central Illinois CEO's 2026 Trade Show
The Faith Coalition for the Common Good hosted a May Day event Friday to help bring the Springfield community together. Read more'We are a city of community organizers': Faith Coalition hosts May Day event in Springfield
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The Canvas cyberattack impacted more than 8,000 institutions, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Read moreCentral Illinois students find alternative solutions following Canvas cybersecurity threat
The local advocacy group Project Success hosted an Emergency Community meeting Thursday night. Read moreDanville community demands change after 3 shootings in 1 weekend
The Central Illinois STEM Fair brings hundreds of students from multiple schools together in one place to share what they've learned about STEM over the past school year. Read moreSTEM Minute | Hundreds attend Central Illinois STEM Fair
The Springfield Area Arts Council announced its seventh season of the Levitt AMP Music Series. Read moreRock on! Levitt AMP music series returns to Springfield
The CEO program features 15 high school juniors from Farmer City, Blue Ridge, Clinton, Maora-Forsyth and Warrensburg-Latham showcasing the businesses they have created. Read moreCentral Illinois CEO 2026 Trade Show highlights student entrepreneurs
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 Grog and Lorelei
