The Decatur Bean Ballers are already a third of the way through their inaugural season, bringing the sounds of summer to the city. Read moreBean Ballers bring summer baseball fun to Decatur
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump in response on Saturday threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks with the U.S. that start Sunday. But Tehran warns that progress seems unlikely if the fighting in Lebanon continues. Pakistan and Qatar are mediating the discussions. The U.S. disputes Iran's announcement on the strait and says that traffic is flowing. The conflict in Lebanon threatens the U.S.-Iran interim agreement which aims to halt military operations on all fronts. Read moreTrump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
The Meridian Hawks football team helped with storm cleanup after severe storms hit central Illinois Wednesday. Read moreMeridian football team helps clean up after tornado
A Nokomis police officer was relieved from duty for the remainder of their shift Wednesday after an incident at a Casey's gas station. Read moreNokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway
After several recent rounds of severe weather, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding residents to watch out for storm-related repair scams. Read moreUse these tips to avoid storm repair scammers
State Farm has opened a customer care site in Charleston to help those affected after severe weather left behind damage in the city Wednesday. Read moreState Farm opens customer care site in Charleston after tornado
Police in Chicago say at least 12 people in a crowd on a street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting. The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two males in critical condition following the shooting late Friday. One suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh. The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47. They were being treated at four hospitals. Police said another man suffered unknown injuries and refused medical treatment. Detectives were investigating. Further information was not immediately available. Read moreAt least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! We are kicking off the weekend with sunshine, but ending it with another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Read moreStarting the weekend with sunshine
The National Weather Service has now confirmed that at least seven tornadoes touched down in central Illinois Wednesday, including an EF-3 in Effingham. Read more7 tornadoes confirmed from Wednesday's storms, including EF-3 in Effingham
Over 43 hours after severe storms swept through central Illinois, some Decatur residents remain without power on Friday as Ameren Illinois crews work to restore service. Read moreCentral Illinois residents wait for power restoration after severe storms
The Decatur Bean Ballers are already a third of the way through their inaugural season, bringing the sounds of summer to the city. Read moreBean Ballers bring summer baseball fun to Decatur
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump in response on Saturday threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks with the U.S. that start Sunday. But Tehran warns that progress seems unlikely if the fighting in Lebanon continues. Pakistan and Qatar are mediating the discussions. The U.S. disputes Iran's announcement on the strait and says that traffic is flowing. The conflict in Lebanon threatens the U.S.-Iran interim agreement which aims to halt military operations on all fronts. Read moreTrump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
The Meridian Hawks football team helped with storm cleanup after severe storms hit central Illinois Wednesday. Read moreMeridian football team helps clean up after tornado
A Nokomis police officer was relieved from duty for the remainder of their shift Wednesday after an incident at a Casey's gas station. Read moreNokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway
After several recent rounds of severe weather, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding residents to watch out for storm-related repair scams. Read moreUse these tips to avoid storm repair scammers
State Farm has opened a customer care site in Charleston to help those affected after severe weather left behind damage in the city Wednesday. Read moreState Farm opens customer care site in Charleston after tornado
Police in Chicago say at least 12 people in a crowd on a street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting. The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two males in critical condition following the shooting late Friday. One suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh. The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47. They were being treated at four hospitals. Police said another man suffered unknown injuries and refused medical treatment. Detectives were investigating. Further information was not immediately available. Read moreAt least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! We are kicking off the weekend with sunshine, but ending it with another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Read moreStarting the weekend with sunshine
The National Weather Service has now confirmed that at least seven tornadoes touched down in central Illinois Wednesday, including an EF-3 in Effingham. Read more7 tornadoes confirmed from Wednesday's storms, including EF-3 in Effingham
Over 43 hours after severe storms swept through central Illinois, some Decatur residents remain without power on Friday as Ameren Illinois crews work to restore service. Read moreCentral Illinois residents wait for power restoration after severe storms
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 19-21
The Monticello Freedom Festival returns next month, ready to kick off the Fourth of July with food, music and of course, fireworks. Read moreMonticello Freedom Festival returns in July for fireworks, food and more
People living with visual impairments got the chance to enjoy America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield Thursday. Read moreVisually impaired fans experience America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium
The City of Decatur will help people in the community with cleanup following strong storms Wednesday evening. Read moreCity of Decatur to assist with tree debris cleanup after storms move through area
Intense winds and storms mean downed power lines and power outages across central Illinois, and Ameren is reminding you to be careful around live power lines. Read morePower line safety tips to know during severe weather season in central IL
The renovations will get rid of the drive-thru lane on the north side of the building, which has confused drivers who come in and out of the shopping plaza. Read moreDunkin' in Decatur's Brettwood Village undergoing drive-thru renovations
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The African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society Museum of Illinois in Decatur kicked off its 32nd annual Juneteenth Celebration Gala on Friday. Read moreAACGS in Decatur kicks off 32nd annual Juneteenth Celebration Gala
Activities will include food trucks and drink vendors, a foam party and inflatable attractions for the kids, and a fireworks display at dusk. Read moreCelebrate summer at Arcola's annual Drive-In Fireworks event
Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) announced that Downtown Prom will take place Friday, July 17. Read moreDress your best and attend the Downtown Prom in Springfield this summer
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 19-21
The Monticello Freedom Festival returns next month, ready to kick off the Fourth of July with food, music and of course, fireworks. Read moreMonticello Freedom Festival returns in July for fireworks, food and more
People living with visual impairments got the chance to enjoy America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield Thursday. Read moreVisually impaired fans experience America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium
