Virginia State Police say a bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to hospitals. The crash happened at about 2:35 a.m. on southbound I-95 in Stafford County. Three of the injured are in critical condition, police said. A state police statement says all five of those killed were in vehicles hit by the bus. Police said the crash is under investigation and charges are pending. Southbound lanes remained closed seven hours after the crash, with traffic being detoured. Read moreBus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Fri-YAY! We’ve made it to the weekend, and it’s shaping up to be a great one. Read moreA quiet start to the weekend
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad. Thursday night's blast was felt in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, Florida, and briefly turned the sky orange. Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test and everyone is safe. Space Force officials said emergency responders remained on the scene more than an hour later. New Glenn is the rocket that Bezos' company must use to launch landers to the moon for NASA. It made its debut more than a year ago, soaring three times. Read moreBlue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A man charged with stabbing two firefighters and an EMT during a September 2025 mental health call has pleaded guilty. Read moreMan charged with stabbing 2 Champaign firefighters, EMT pleads guilty
Current state law requires insurance coverage for FDA-approved menopause treatment, but this plan broadens coverage requirements. Read moreIL House passes bill improving menopause insurance coverage, public awareness
The Illinois House unanimously passed legislation Thursday to help schools alert first responders about emergencies faster. Read moreIL House unanimously passes plan calling for school panic alert systems to improve emergency response
Soccer players and their families will fill the fields in Decatur this weekend as the Midstate Cup tournament returns. Read moreMidstate Cup tournament returns to Decatur this weekend
A construction zone fatality on Interstate 74 on Wednesday in Champaign County reminds drivers to use extra caution in work zones as the summer construction season is now fully underway. Read moreIncreased work zones in summer months bring the need for caution
This plan ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines on private property at no cost to property owners. Read moreIllinois House passes bill accelerating lead service line replacement, sends plan to Pritzker
Several lanes are closed after a crash on I-55 Thursday evening. Read moreSeveral lanes shut down near Springfield after crash on I-55
Virginia State Police say a bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to hospitals. The crash happened at about 2:35 a.m. on southbound I-95 in Stafford County. Three of the injured are in critical condition, police said. A state police statement says all five of those killed were in vehicles hit by the bus. Police said the crash is under investigation and charges are pending. Southbound lanes remained closed seven hours after the crash, with traffic being detoured. Read moreBus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Fri-YAY! We’ve made it to the weekend, and it’s shaping up to be a great one. Read moreA quiet start to the weekend
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad. Thursday night's blast was felt in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, Florida, and briefly turned the sky orange. Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test and everyone is safe. Space Force officials said emergency responders remained on the scene more than an hour later. New Glenn is the rocket that Bezos' company must use to launch landers to the moon for NASA. It made its debut more than a year ago, soaring three times. Read moreBlue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A man charged with stabbing two firefighters and an EMT during a September 2025 mental health call has pleaded guilty. Read moreMan charged with stabbing 2 Champaign firefighters, EMT pleads guilty
Current state law requires insurance coverage for FDA-approved menopause treatment, but this plan broadens coverage requirements. Read moreIL House passes bill improving menopause insurance coverage, public awareness
The Illinois House unanimously passed legislation Thursday to help schools alert first responders about emergencies faster. Read moreIL House unanimously passes plan calling for school panic alert systems to improve emergency response
Soccer players and their families will fill the fields in Decatur this weekend as the Midstate Cup tournament returns. Read moreMidstate Cup tournament returns to Decatur this weekend
A construction zone fatality on Interstate 74 on Wednesday in Champaign County reminds drivers to use extra caution in work zones as the summer construction season is now fully underway. Read moreIncreased work zones in summer months bring the need for caution
This plan ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines on private property at no cost to property owners. Read moreIllinois House passes bill accelerating lead service line replacement, sends plan to Pritzker
Several lanes are closed after a crash on I-55 Thursday evening. Read moreSeveral lanes shut down near Springfield after crash on I-55
During an event Thursday at the Brickyard in Mount Pulaski, Bureau Board President Molly Pickering said this is part of a months-long effort to hear what people wanted to see represented throughout central Illinois. Read moreResidents asked for input to shape future of Logan County tourism
Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum of Illinois to form a teaching kitchen. Read moreRichland, Children's Museum of Illinois cooking up a teaching kitchen
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools is seeking a new after-school vendor after ending its before and after-school programs due to budget cuts. Read moreDecatur Public Schools seeks new after-school vendor after budget cuts
Champaign's point-in-time survey shows the city saw a 159% increase in homelessness from 2022-25. Read moreCity of Champaign considers new blueprint to manage homeless population
The project was funded through a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, designed to be an inclusive, special recreation area that will serve people of all abilities. Read morePritzker, local leaders dedicate new all-abilities activity hub in Champaign
The Lincoln Park Pump Track and Skate Park was funded in part through donations, including donors like Pana Pride and the Peoples Bank and Trust. Read morePop some gnarly moves at Pana's new skate park
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A new forecast from consulting firm Challenger Gray & Christmas projects that about 790,000 jobs will go to teen workers between May and July. Read moreReport says summer jobs are few and far between for teens
The Decatur Police Department is teaming up with Kroger to fight food insecurity with the "Pack the Cruiser" food drive. Read moreDecatur police, Kroger team up to tackle food insecurity with 'Pack the Cruiser' food drive
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 Spotify and Ronald
The late Bill Shea was an unofficial ambassador of Route 66 for decades, turning a Texaco and then a Marathon station into a destination on what is now Peoria Road near the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Read more4 generations later, Bill Shea's legacy lives on at Shea's Gas Station Museum
An American Red Cross volunteer was recently awarded for their work and dedication. Read moreAmerican Red Cross volunteer awarded for excellence in humanitarian services
MAHOMET, Ill. (WAND) - The Village of Mahomet is hosting community-wide garage sales on May 28, 29, and 30. Read moreVillage of Mahomet hosting community-wide garage sales