Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers are renewing their push to pass a plan allowing Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees. Read moreIL House committee approves community college baccalaureate degree bill
Current state law requires all secondary schools to teach students how to properly administer CPR and use defibrillators, but the manakins are consistently male. Read moreIL proposal could require student CPR training on female manikins
Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston
Houston, TX (WAND) - The Toyota Center is roughly two miles from the University of Houston campus. As the Illinois men's basketball team prepares to take the floor, many are expecting them to do so in the equivalent to a road environment. However, most in the Illini locker room are approaching their third game of March Madness no different than any other matchup. Read moreIllini primed for not-so-neutral Round of 16 battle with Houston
Project SCOPE is a before and after-school program that serves Springfield District 186 students from Kindergarten to fifth grade. Read moreDistrict 186 raises price of SCOPE before and after-school program
A jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. The decision Wednesday came after more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days and more than a month since jurors heard opening statements in the trial. The plaintiff is a 20-year-old woman identified as KGM in documents and her lawyers called her Kaley during the trial. She says she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles. The companies must pay her a total $6 million in damages. Read moreJury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
At the Decatur Public Library, electronic circulation jumped from 11% of total circulation to 27%. At the Lincoln Library in Springfield, e-book usage is growing 20% a year. Read moreLocal libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation
A plan moving in the Capitol could help improve the indoor air quality for Illinois schools. Read moreIllinois bill could require air quality monitors in classrooms
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - It's a warm front/cold front scenario shaping up. Tonight's passage of a warm front will lead to hit/miss showers and a thunderstorm (non-severe). Read moreTracking the next round of severe storms
The Blaze will compete for the U-18 national championship in Wayne, New Jersey, after finishing the season 31-7, which earned them the number one seed. Read moreFans send off Decatur Blaze hockey team ahead of national championship
Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers are renewing their push to pass a plan allowing Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees. Read moreIL House committee approves community college baccalaureate degree bill
Current state law requires all secondary schools to teach students how to properly administer CPR and use defibrillators, but the manakins are consistently male. Read moreIL proposal could require student CPR training on female manikins
Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston
Houston, TX (WAND) - The Toyota Center is roughly two miles from the University of Houston campus. As the Illinois men's basketball team prepares to take the floor, many are expecting them to do so in the equivalent to a road environment. However, most in the Illini locker room are approaching their third game of March Madness no different than any other matchup. Read moreIllini primed for not-so-neutral Round of 16 battle with Houston
Project SCOPE is a before and after-school program that serves Springfield District 186 students from Kindergarten to fifth grade. Read moreDistrict 186 raises price of SCOPE before and after-school program
A jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. The decision Wednesday came after more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days and more than a month since jurors heard opening statements in the trial. The plaintiff is a 20-year-old woman identified as KGM in documents and her lawyers called her Kaley during the trial. She says she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles. The companies must pay her a total $6 million in damages. Read moreJury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
At the Decatur Public Library, electronic circulation jumped from 11% of total circulation to 27%. At the Lincoln Library in Springfield, e-book usage is growing 20% a year. Read moreLocal libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation
A plan moving in the Capitol could help improve the indoor air quality for Illinois schools. Read moreIllinois bill could require air quality monitors in classrooms
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - It's a warm front/cold front scenario shaping up. Tonight's passage of a warm front will lead to hit/miss showers and a thunderstorm (non-severe). Read moreTracking the next round of severe storms
The Blaze will compete for the U-18 national championship in Wayne, New Jersey, after finishing the season 31-7, which earned them the number one seed. Read moreFans send off Decatur Blaze hockey team ahead of national championship
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 City Council approved a development deal to give TIF money and other incentives to redevelop the blighted property on North Neil Street. Read moreChampaign City Council approves deal bringing Illini-themed hotel project to downtown
The Porterhouse said in a March 25 Facebook post that its current kitchen team is moving on and will close its restaurant for the time being. Read moreDecatur restaurant announces temporary closure amid staffing changes
Ten Richland Community College carbon sequestration students were awarded scholarships from ADM. Read more10 Richland students earn ADM scholarships for carbon sequestration studies
With the tax-filing deadline approaching, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reminds residents to take extra steps to avoid identity theft. Read moreIllinois AG warns residents to guard against tax-related identity theft
The IMA will host the inaugural Food Innovation Day Tuesday, March 24, at the State Capitol. Read moreIMA to host inaugural Food Innovation Day at State Capitol
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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 event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur. Read moreDuck Derby returns to Children's Museum of IL with $3,000 grand prize at stake
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 Butch and Chocolate Mousse
A DeWitt County fire department is hosting a blood drive on Good Friday. Read moreKenney Fire Department to host annual community blood drive on Good Friday
Local businesses in central Illinois will be on display this weekend at the Everything Mahomet Business Showcase. Read moreLocal businesses on display at Everything Mahomet Business Showcase
The Decatur Underground Theater will put on a rendition of the award-winning Broadway hit "Damn Yankees." Read moreDecatur Underground Theater brings award-winning hit 'Damn Yankees' to stage
