A woman was seriously hurt after being hit by a vehicle in Decatur early Tuesday morning. Read moreWoman seriously injured in hit-and-run pedestrian crash
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother. It has been three weeks since Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home. Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday that her family is still holding out for a miracle and hopes her mother will be found alive. But she also acknowledged that they realize it might be too late. She said in the video that her mom may be dancing in heaven. Savannah Guthrie said while announcing the $1 million reward that her family needs to know where Nancy Guthrie is no matter what happened. Read moreSavannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return
Rock group Foreigner is coming to perform at The Devon in Decatur. Read moreForeigner coming to perform at The Devon
The Springfield Fire Department was called out for a fire in a decommissioned City Water, Light & Power stack Tuesday morning. Read moreCrews called out for fire in decommissioned CWLP stack
Illinois State Police have been called in to investigate after a person died in Decatur police custody. Read moreMan dies in Decatur police custody, ISP investigation underway
Actor Robert Carradine has died at 71. His family says he died by suicide. In a statement shared on Tuesday, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades. His brother Keith Carradine says there is no shame in mental illness. Carradine works for more than 40 years in film and TV. He appeared in “Bonanza,” “The Cowboys,” and films like “Mean Streets” and “Coming Home.” His biggest hit comes in 1984 as nerd leader Lewis Skolnick in "Revenge of the Nerds." He also plays Lizzie McGuire’s dad. He leaves three children. Read moreRobert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Tuesday! It will be another breezy day, but a much warmer one overall. Winds will be gusting out of the southwest through the afternoon. Th… Read moreA windy but mild Tuesday ahead
The proposed food safety legislation in Illinois would restrict manufacturers from using certain additives and require baby food manufacturers to test heavy metals. Read moreIllinois Food Safety Legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives
Bremer ready-to-eat frozen meatballs have been recalled over potential metal contamination. Read moreMeatballs sold at Aldi recalled over possible metal contamination
This will be the first McDonald’s serving the South Shores area, and will be located just south of Lake Decatur on Route 51 and South Side Drive. Read moreMcDonald's to serve up burgers at new Decatur location
A woman was seriously hurt after being hit by a vehicle in Decatur early Tuesday morning. Read moreWoman seriously injured in hit-and-run pedestrian crash
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother. It has been three weeks since Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home. Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday that her family is still holding out for a miracle and hopes her mother will be found alive. But she also acknowledged that they realize it might be too late. She said in the video that her mom may be dancing in heaven. Savannah Guthrie said while announcing the $1 million reward that her family needs to know where Nancy Guthrie is no matter what happened. Read moreSavannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return
Rock group Foreigner is coming to perform at The Devon in Decatur. Read moreForeigner coming to perform at The Devon
The Springfield Fire Department was called out for a fire in a decommissioned City Water, Light & Power stack Tuesday morning. Read moreCrews called out for fire in decommissioned CWLP stack
Illinois State Police have been called in to investigate after a person died in Decatur police custody. Read moreMan dies in Decatur police custody, ISP investigation underway
Actor Robert Carradine has died at 71. His family says he died by suicide. In a statement shared on Tuesday, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades. His brother Keith Carradine says there is no shame in mental illness. Carradine works for more than 40 years in film and TV. He appeared in “Bonanza,” “The Cowboys,” and films like “Mean Streets” and “Coming Home.” His biggest hit comes in 1984 as nerd leader Lewis Skolnick in "Revenge of the Nerds." He also plays Lizzie McGuire’s dad. He leaves three children. Read moreRobert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Tuesday! It will be another breezy day, but a much warmer one overall. Winds will be gusting out of the southwest through the afternoon. Th… Read moreA windy but mild Tuesday ahead
The proposed food safety legislation in Illinois would restrict manufacturers from using certain additives and require baby food manufacturers to test heavy metals. Read moreIllinois Food Safety Legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives
Bremer ready-to-eat frozen meatballs have been recalled over potential metal contamination. Read moreMeatballs sold at Aldi recalled over possible metal contamination
This will be the first McDonald’s serving the South Shores area, and will be located just south of Lake Decatur on Route 51 and South Side Drive. Read moreMcDonald's to serve up burgers at new Decatur location
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
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
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – There will be a move this legislative session to toughen up an Illinois drunk driving law. A bill is pending in the Illinois House to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers from .08 to .05. Read moreBill in Illinois House could lower legal blood alcohol limit
Friday night star parties are returning to the University of Illinois Springfield this month. Read moreStar parties return to UIS for spring season
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 Veterans Affairs will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the ceasefire that ended Operation Desert Storm with a ceremony on Saturday. Read moreIL Dept. of Veterans Affairs hosting 35th Operation Desert Storm Ceasefire Remembrance Day
Rock group Foreigner is coming to perform at The Devon in Decatur. Read moreForeigner coming to perform at The Devon
When it comes to history, there are names and stories many people may never know — unless someone takes the time to preserve them. That’s the mission of the African American History Museum in Springfield, which is welcoming visitors following a remodel last year that added two new exhibits. … Read moreAround the 217: Preserving the past, inside Springfield’s African American History Museum
Macon County is in need of Republican election judges for the March 17, 2026 General Primary Election. Read moreMacon County in need of Republican election judges for General Primary
Bridge repairs resume Monday on the Banker St. overpass between Fayette Ave. and West Clark Ave. in Effingham. Read moreBridge repairs resume Monday in Effingham
