DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday! Read moreFog early, then a few more showers
July is National Ice Cream Month, and with central Illinois in the grip of summer heat, many families are searching for a way to cool off. Read moreA sweet summer tradition: Frozen Spoon growing in Decatur
The city of Champaign hosted its annual Fourth of July parade Saturday morning. Read moreChampaign celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
A Logan County city has postponed its Independence Day fireworks show due to storms that hit the area Saturday. Read moreMt. Pulaski fireworks show postponed due to storms
The former Pillsbury plant in Springfield has a new addition to a running yearly Independence Day tradition. Read moreNew 50-foot American flag flies over former Pillsbury Plant
Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
Authorities say a weather-related tragedy in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, left three children dead even though they were wearing life jackets. The boat they were in capsized on Friday during a fast-moving storm. Police say seven people, including one child, were rescued. But emergency personnel were unable to revive the other children when they were recovered. The storms, which knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people as they moved across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, left about 750,000 utility customers without power Saturday. Temperatures neared 100 degrees Fahrenheit again in some parts of the Northeast as more dangerous storms seemed likely. Read moreSearing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Independence Day! Many of you have plans today involving grilling, backyard parties, and sparklers, but you’ll also want t… Read moreIndependence Day showers and storms
A time for when the power might be turned back on is still being evaluated. Read moreOvernight storm knocks out power for thousands in Macon Co.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Friday that Rep. Harry Benton has resigned following the results of an ethics investigation into sexual harassment allegations. Read moreIL House Speaker announces Rep. Harry Benton's resignation following ethics investigation
Two major insurance reform plans have arrived on the governor's desk just weeks after tornadoes and other intense storms ripped through central Illinois. Read moreHomeowner, auto insurance reform bills arrive on Pritzker's desk
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday! Read moreFog early, then a few more showers
July is National Ice Cream Month, and with central Illinois in the grip of summer heat, many families are searching for a way to cool off. Read moreA sweet summer tradition: Frozen Spoon growing in Decatur
The city of Champaign hosted its annual Fourth of July parade Saturday morning. Read moreChampaign celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
A Logan County city has postponed its Independence Day fireworks show due to storms that hit the area Saturday. Read moreMt. Pulaski fireworks show postponed due to storms
The former Pillsbury plant in Springfield has a new addition to a running yearly Independence Day tradition. Read moreNew 50-foot American flag flies over former Pillsbury Plant
Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
Authorities say a weather-related tragedy in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, left three children dead even though they were wearing life jackets. The boat they were in capsized on Friday during a fast-moving storm. Police say seven people, including one child, were rescued. But emergency personnel were unable to revive the other children when they were recovered. The storms, which knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people as they moved across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, left about 750,000 utility customers without power Saturday. Temperatures neared 100 degrees Fahrenheit again in some parts of the Northeast as more dangerous storms seemed likely. Read moreSearing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Independence Day! Many of you have plans today involving grilling, backyard parties, and sparklers, but you’ll also want t… Read moreIndependence Day showers and storms
A time for when the power might be turned back on is still being evaluated. Read moreOvernight storm knocks out power for thousands in Macon Co.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Friday that Rep. Harry Benton has resigned following the results of an ethics investigation into sexual harassment allegations. Read moreIL House Speaker announces Rep. Harry Benton's resignation following ethics investigation
Two major insurance reform plans have arrived on the governor's desk just weeks after tornadoes and other intense storms ripped through central Illinois. Read moreHomeowner, auto insurance reform bills arrive on Pritzker's desk
A naturalization ceremony welcomed new American citizens in Urbana on Thursday, days before the nation's birthday. Read moreNearly 60 new American citizens welcomed during Urbana naturalization ceremony
HVAC experts say a few maintenance steps can help keep your home cool and even save you from an expensive repair. Read moreHow to avoid costly AC repairs during the extreme heat
Experts recommend planning walks for times of day when the temperature drops to avoid burning your pet's paws. Read morePawsitively hot outside: Taking care of your pets during a heat wave
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will temporarily move DMV services in Charleston to the city's public library after the storms forced the local facility to close. Read moreDMV services moving to Charleston public library after storms damage main facility
The Illinois State Fair unveiled its theme for the 2026 event on Tuesday: "Miles of Smiles." Read more'Miles of Smiles': Illinois State Fair unveils theme for 2026 festivities
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois have teamed up for a new room to help support local families. Read moreHSHS St. John's, RMHC open Ronald McDonald House Family Room
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Communities across central Illinois are holding celebrations for Independence Day and America's 250th birthday. WAND has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations, including fireworks, parades, and festivals, taking place across the area. Read moreFireworks, parades & more: Where to celebrate Independence Day across central IL
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
July is National Ice Cream Month, and with central Illinois in the grip of summer heat, many families are searching for a way to cool off. Read moreA sweet summer tradition: Frozen Spoon growing in Decatur
The city of Champaign hosted its annual Fourth of July parade Saturday morning. Read moreChampaign celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
Steven and Amanda Hancock spent three days painting their entire front lawn to resemble the American flag. Read moreRed, white and cool: Decatur family paints entire front yard to resemble American flag
The Decatur community will come together July 11 to honor the life and legacy of Sgt. Timothy Wittmer while raising money to support his family through the inaugural Tim Wittmer Rowathon at Soy City CrossFit. Read moreSoy City CrossFit to honor Sgt. Timothy Wittmer's legacy with inaugural Rowathon
