The City of Springfield reported road closures due to a significant water main break Thursday night. Read moreRoad closures reported in Springfield after significant water main break
In a quiet Decatur neighborhood, from 2023 to 2024, a woman was being beaten, threatened and sold to other men by her boyfriend. Read moreMacon County woman says justice denied in trafficking case
County officials say these temporary restrictions will give them time to develop and finalize county ordinances. Read moreChristian County approves year-long restriction on data centers, carbon sequestration
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal. Wednesday's flooding killed hundreds of people. The U.S. State Department says it is not aware of any U.S. deaths, but three Americans have been rescued. Many of the missing were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists. Indian spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, says 77 people from his Isha Foundation were at an immigration center in Tibet when the floods struck. The foundation said that 22 were Americans. Read moreAbout 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
A new physician-assisted suicide law, set to begin on Sept. 12, has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge after being sought by Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield. Read moreCatholic church obtains injunction against assisted suicide law
The event returns to Eli Field, where people can get hands-on with RC vehicles and aircraft. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest returns to Monticello this weekend
A jury convicted Michael Slover, Janette Slover and Michael Slover Jr. for the 1996 murder of Karyn Hearn Slover. Read moreJudge's ruling in Karyn Slover case could clear path for new trial
With the state fair now in the rearview mirror, candidates are traveling across Illinois to meet with supporters. Read morePritzker, Mitchell campaign with Sangamon County Dems
A 13-year-old boy who was hit and killed after being struck by a car in Pana Monday night has been identified. Read more13-year-old boy killed after being hit by a car in Pana identified
Leaders from Illinois People’s Action (IPA) will attend the Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee on Data Centers (CVAC) meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Read moreDecatur group to protest lack of data center transparency
The City of Springfield reported road closures due to a significant water main break Thursday night. Read moreRoad closures reported in Springfield after significant water main break
In a quiet Decatur neighborhood, from 2023 to 2024, a woman was being beaten, threatened and sold to other men by her boyfriend. Read moreMacon County woman says justice denied in trafficking case
County officials say these temporary restrictions will give them time to develop and finalize county ordinances. Read moreChristian County approves year-long restriction on data centers, carbon sequestration
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal. Wednesday's flooding killed hundreds of people. The U.S. State Department says it is not aware of any U.S. deaths, but three Americans have been rescued. Many of the missing were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists. Indian spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, says 77 people from his Isha Foundation were at an immigration center in Tibet when the floods struck. The foundation said that 22 were Americans. Read moreAbout 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
A new physician-assisted suicide law, set to begin on Sept. 12, has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge after being sought by Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield. Read moreCatholic church obtains injunction against assisted suicide law
The event returns to Eli Field, where people can get hands-on with RC vehicles and aircraft. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest returns to Monticello this weekend
A jury convicted Michael Slover, Janette Slover and Michael Slover Jr. for the 1996 murder of Karyn Hearn Slover. Read moreJudge's ruling in Karyn Slover case could clear path for new trial
With the state fair now in the rearview mirror, candidates are traveling across Illinois to meet with supporters. Read morePritzker, Mitchell campaign with Sangamon County Dems
A 13-year-old boy who was hit and killed after being struck by a car in Pana Monday night has been identified. Read more13-year-old boy killed after being hit by a car in Pana identified
Leaders from Illinois People’s Action (IPA) will attend the Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee on Data Centers (CVAC) meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Read moreDecatur group to protest lack of data center transparency
The race will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Workforce Development Institute at Richland Community College in Decatur. Read moreOperation Obstacle returns to Decatur for 6th year in September
Heritage Behavioral Health is marking Overdose Awareness Day with its fourth annual event from 3-6 p.m. Monday at the Fairview Park pavilion in Decatur. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health to mark Overdose Awareness Day with 4th annual event
Members of the UIS athletic training program are providing medical and athletic training services to Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) players. Read moreUIS students support historic women's pro baseball league
The annual event will take place on Friday and Saturday in Downtown Lincoln. Read moreSoar over central Illinois during Balloons Over 66 in Lincoln
The fundraiser will help support the Northeast Community Fund and neighbors in need. Read moreFarm to Fund Fundraiser bringing community together to support Northeast Community Fund
Employees have voted to form a union at Moultrie County Beacon, Inc., a nonprofit that serves people with intellectual disabilities. Read moreEmployees vote to form union at Moultrie County Beacon, Inc.
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As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
The race will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Workforce Development Institute at Richland Community College in Decatur. Read moreOperation Obstacle returns to Decatur for 6th year in September
The event returns to Eli Field, where people can get hands-on with RC vehicles and aircraft. Read moreHorizon Hobby RC Fest returns to Monticello this weekend
A chemist with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) says his work supporting road construction across the state carries weight beyond the lab. Read moreSTEM Minute | IDOT chemist tests asphalt to keep Illinois roads durable
The shift comes as the State of Illinois transitions to the lower-cost generic. Officials say the new version contains the same 4mg dose of naloxone and works identically to reverse overdoses, but the lower cost will stretch public funding further to increase community access. Read moreCUPHD distributing free generic Narcan to county residents
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 Bacon and Buddy
