The body of a woman was found in a Springfield house after the family asked for a welfare check. Springfield police said the woman has been dead for a long time. Read moreWoman found dead in Springfield home had been deceased 'for quite some time,' police say
The war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said the campaign would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies hit back against Israel, neighboring Gulf states and targets critical to the world’s energy production. The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iran's supreme leader, and the lack of any apparent exit plan indicated the conflict would not end anytime soon. It was already having far-reaching consequences. Read moreWar in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued its first ever carbon monoxide surveillance report. Read moreIDPH releases first ever carbon monoxide surveillance report
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of U.S. 40 starting March 16 between Cumberland Rd. and South Jefferson St. in Cumberland County for a bridge replacement project over the Embarras River. Read moreBridge replacement project on U.S. 40 over Embarras River begins March 16
An abandoned home caught fire in Springfield Saturday. Read moreCause of fire at abandoned Springfield home under investigation
Weber is recalling certain metal wire bristle grill brushes due to an ingestion hazard. Read moreWeber metal wire grill brushes recalled due to ingestion hazard
Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a semi and four other vehicles on Interstate 72 in Macon County. Read more7 taken to the hospital after Argenta crash
A mobile home was destroyed and two others suffered damage in an overnight fire in Champaign. Read moreMobile home destroyed, 2 others damaged in Champaign fire
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Monday! It was an unsettled start to the week as rain and snow mixed with some light icing early this morning. The bulk of the moisture has… Read moreA wet start to the week
Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar. The FBI said the shooting in Austin is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. Police shot and killed the man, who had used both a pistol and a rifle early in the shooting early Sunday, a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran. The Department of Homeland Security identified the gunman as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. Multiple people briefed on the investigation say Diagne is originally from Senegal. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says a fast police response in confronting the gunman saved lives. Read moreFBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
The body of a woman was found in a Springfield house after the family asked for a welfare check. Springfield police said the woman has been dead for a long time. Read moreWoman found dead in Springfield home had been deceased 'for quite some time,' police say
The war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said the campaign would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies hit back against Israel, neighboring Gulf states and targets critical to the world’s energy production. The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iran's supreme leader, and the lack of any apparent exit plan indicated the conflict would not end anytime soon. It was already having far-reaching consequences. Read moreWar in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued its first ever carbon monoxide surveillance report. Read moreIDPH releases first ever carbon monoxide surveillance report
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of U.S. 40 starting March 16 between Cumberland Rd. and South Jefferson St. in Cumberland County for a bridge replacement project over the Embarras River. Read moreBridge replacement project on U.S. 40 over Embarras River begins March 16
An abandoned home caught fire in Springfield Saturday. Read moreCause of fire at abandoned Springfield home under investigation
Weber is recalling certain metal wire bristle grill brushes due to an ingestion hazard. Read moreWeber metal wire grill brushes recalled due to ingestion hazard
Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a semi and four other vehicles on Interstate 72 in Macon County. Read more7 taken to the hospital after Argenta crash
A mobile home was destroyed and two others suffered damage in an overnight fire in Champaign. Read moreMobile home destroyed, 2 others damaged in Champaign fire
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Monday! It was an unsettled start to the week as rain and snow mixed with some light icing early this morning. The bulk of the moisture has… Read moreA wet start to the week
Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar. The FBI said the shooting in Austin is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. Police shot and killed the man, who had used both a pistol and a rifle early in the shooting early Sunday, a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran. The Department of Homeland Security identified the gunman as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. Multiple people briefed on the investigation say Diagne is originally from Senegal. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says a fast police response in confronting the gunman saved lives. Read moreFBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
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
Central Illinois's own Lynn Rainer will be competing on "Wheel of Fortune" the week of March 2. Read moreDecatur resident to compete on 'Wheel of Fortune'
McDonald's on West Eldorado in Decatur was named the top Round-Up fundraising store in 2025, raising $16,411 for families with children needing medical care. Read moreWest Eldorado McDonald’s raises over $16k for Ronald McDonald House
The Champaign County Association of Realtors said it's building momentum as it plunges deeper into 2026. Read moreChampaign County sees slight dip in home sales, prices on the rise
Heartland Credit Union and the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office are set to offer convenient passport registration day. Read moreHeartland Credit Union in Springfield to offer convenient passport registration day
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 Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of U.S. 40 starting March 16 between Cumberland Rd. and South Jefferson St. in Cumberland County for a bridge replacement project over the Embarras River. Read moreBridge replacement project on U.S. 40 over Embarras River begins March 16
"Be Bold." It means something different to everyone, but on Saturday, it signified an all-women-owned business vendor market. Read moreBe Bold: kicking off National Women's month with women-owned vendor market
The annual Macon County Conservation District pancake breakfast started in 1996, and was held until 2010. Now, the district has brought back the tradition to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Read morePancake breakfast returns for Macon County Conservation District's 60th Anniversary
The Mahomet chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is gearing up for its second annual bed build, with a plan to build 150 bed frames for children across Champaign County who are in need. Read moreOne nail at a time: Mahomet organization hopes to build 150 beds for kids
The Springfield Police Department is introducing the Blue Envelope Program in partnership with The Autism Hero Project. Read moreSpringfield police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism
