A very hot and humid start to the week with storm chances every day through the weekend. Read moreA very hot start to the week with storms expected everyday
Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
Israel’s prime minister is rejecting President Donald Trump’s announced deal for Gaza and says Israeli forces won’t withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas disarms. Meanwhile, more details are emerging on Iran and Oman’s deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran suggests that vessels linked to “hostile countries” will be barred. Iran also has changed its top security post. Elsewhere, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. A Houthi spokesperson says Sunday's attacks were in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemen’s airspace. Read moreIsrael rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
The Chatham community came together Saturday evening to support the family of Hayes Johnson, a young boy who was involved in a near-drowning accident earlier this summer. Read moreChatham community rallies around family of Hayes Johnson at 'Pray for Hayes Fest'
A popular bridge over Lake Decatur will be closed for part of the day Tuesday for mowing. Read morePopular bridge over Lake Decatur to face work closure
The village major said a water main break forced a boil order. Read moreParts of Harristown under boil water advisory
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday! Read moreAnother Heat Advisory, and more severe storms
One person is dead after hitting a guardrail on I-57 in Effingham County Friday morning. Read more1 dead after crash on I-57 in Effingham County
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to help schools alert first responders about emergencies faster. Read morePritzker signs school panic alert systems bill into law
A man was arrested Friday after Illinois State Police seized drugs and a gun following an investigation in Coles County. Read moreISP: Mattoon man arrested after police seize gun, drugs during investigation
A 43-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County early Saturday morning. Read more43-year-old man dead in early-morning motorcycle crash in Morgan County
A very hot and humid start to the week with storm chances every day through the weekend. Read moreA very hot start to the week with storms expected everyday
Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
Israel’s prime minister is rejecting President Donald Trump’s announced deal for Gaza and says Israeli forces won’t withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas disarms. Meanwhile, more details are emerging on Iran and Oman’s deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran suggests that vessels linked to “hostile countries” will be barred. Iran also has changed its top security post. Elsewhere, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. A Houthi spokesperson says Sunday's attacks were in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemen’s airspace. Read moreIsrael rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
The Chatham community came together Saturday evening to support the family of Hayes Johnson, a young boy who was involved in a near-drowning accident earlier this summer. Read moreChatham community rallies around family of Hayes Johnson at 'Pray for Hayes Fest'
A popular bridge over Lake Decatur will be closed for part of the day Tuesday for mowing. Read morePopular bridge over Lake Decatur to face work closure
The village major said a water main break forced a boil order. Read moreParts of Harristown under boil water advisory
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Good morning and happy Sunday! Read moreAnother Heat Advisory, and more severe storms
One person is dead after hitting a guardrail on I-57 in Effingham County Friday morning. Read more1 dead after crash on I-57 in Effingham County
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to help schools alert first responders about emergencies faster. Read morePritzker signs school panic alert systems bill into law
A man was arrested Friday after Illinois State Police seized drugs and a gun following an investigation in Coles County. Read moreISP: Mattoon man arrested after police seize gun, drugs during investigation
A 43-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County early Saturday morning. Read more43-year-old man dead in early-morning motorcycle crash in Morgan County
Memorial Health said that Caleb Patrick was patrolling an SMH facility July 29 when she saw a woman lying on nearby railroad tracks as a train approached. Read moreSpringfield Memorial security officer recognized for saving woman from oncoming train
Gov. JB Pritzker announced a second round of regional site readiness awards, creating jobs and developing businesses across the state. Read moreGov. Pritzker announces second round of regional site readiness awards
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Decatur's Business Facade Improvement Program. Read moreDecatur accepting applications for Business Facade Improvement Program
The City of Champaign announced Thursday that construction has begun on Phase 2 of its Downtown Plaza. Read moreCity of Champaign begins construction on Phase 2 of Downtown Plaza
The commission is responsible for maintaining the area for the four healthcare centers in Springfield and attracting new clinics and research facilities to the area. Read moreIL Sen. Doris Turner named to Medical District Commission
The money will go toward improving Market Street to support small businesses and improve pedestrian safety. Read moreCity of Paxton to receive $850,000 in federal funding
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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 Chatham community came together Saturday evening to support the family of Hayes Johnson, a young boy who was involved in a near-drowning accident earlier this summer. Read moreChatham community rallies around family of Hayes Johnson at 'Pray for Hayes Fest'
Arcola residents celebrated the nation's 250th birthday and its history with founding father Ben Franklin on Friday. Read moreArcola celebrates America's 250th at inaugural Ben Franklin Fest
OSF Healthcare is hosting a community resource day in Forsyth to help mothers and their kids. Read moreMoms & Minis Community Resource Day brings fun, support for families to Forsyth
It's not often you hear about barbecue and backpacks, but inside Stadium Smokehouse BBQ, it's not just an assembly line of cooks. There's also an assembly line of helping hands filling hundreds of backpacks with school supplies. Read moreSpringfield businesses, volunteers fill hundreds of backpacks ahead of school year
The 42nd Annual Astronomy Jamboree will be held in Argenta next week. Read moreTake in the night sky at the 42nd annual Astronomy Jamboree in Argenta
