Three people, including two people under the age of 18, were arrested after police said they stole a vehicle and ran from officers in Decatur Monday. Read more3 arrested after stolen vehicle chase in Decatur
Two people were displaced after a morning house fire in Decatur Friday. Read more2 displaced after morning house fire in Decatur
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda due to precedents that such honors are usually only designated for presidents. Johnson's office said it received a request from the family to have Jackson’s remains lie in honor at the Capitol. The Jackson family has announced scheduled dates for memorial services to honor the civil rights icon in Chicago, South Carolina and Washington, DC. No locations or times have yet been outlined for the events in South Carolina and Washington. Read moreHouse Speaker Mike Johnson denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in US Capitol
An over 90-year-old bar just south of Springfield caught fire Friday morning. Read moreOver 90-year-old bar catches fire in Springfield
The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Friday's 6-3 decision centers on tariffs he unilaterally imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs levied on nearly every other country. The Republican president has called the case one of the most important in U.S. history and said a ruling against him would be an economic body blow to the country. But legal opposition crossed the political spectrum, including libertarian and pro-business groups typically aligned with the GOP. Administration officials have said they expect to keep the tariff framework in place under other authorities. Read moreSupreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
Several areas of Decatur are under a boil order until further notice. Read moreBoil order lifted for all west-side Decatur residents
The Decatur Fire Department was called out to battle a large brush and debris fire early Friday morning. Read moreCrews battle major fire at tree service dumping area in Decatur
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! The severe weather threat has moved out of the region, but it will be a very windy day as this low-pressure system moves eastward. … Read moreA very windy and cool Friday
House Democrats said this bill is extreme, and criminalizes abortion patients, people going through IVF treatment and their healthcare providers. Read moreDemocrats bash bill banning abortion in Illinois
CREW is a blend of various community leaders and organizations, creating a plan for violence prevention. Read moreCREW initiative aims to curb violence in Decatur
Three people, including two people under the age of 18, were arrested after police said they stole a vehicle and ran from officers in Decatur Monday. Read more3 arrested after stolen vehicle chase in Decatur
Two people were displaced after a morning house fire in Decatur Friday. Read more2 displaced after morning house fire in Decatur
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda due to precedents that such honors are usually only designated for presidents. Johnson's office said it received a request from the family to have Jackson’s remains lie in honor at the Capitol. The Jackson family has announced scheduled dates for memorial services to honor the civil rights icon in Chicago, South Carolina and Washington, DC. No locations or times have yet been outlined for the events in South Carolina and Washington. Read moreHouse Speaker Mike Johnson denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in US Capitol
An over 90-year-old bar just south of Springfield caught fire Friday morning. Read moreOver 90-year-old bar catches fire in Springfield
The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Friday's 6-3 decision centers on tariffs he unilaterally imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs levied on nearly every other country. The Republican president has called the case one of the most important in U.S. history and said a ruling against him would be an economic body blow to the country. But legal opposition crossed the political spectrum, including libertarian and pro-business groups typically aligned with the GOP. Administration officials have said they expect to keep the tariff framework in place under other authorities. Read moreSupreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
Several areas of Decatur are under a boil order until further notice. Read moreBoil order lifted for all west-side Decatur residents
The Decatur Fire Department was called out to battle a large brush and debris fire early Friday morning. Read moreCrews battle major fire at tree service dumping area in Decatur
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! The severe weather threat has moved out of the region, but it will be a very windy day as this low-pressure system moves eastward. … Read moreA very windy and cool Friday
House Democrats said this bill is extreme, and criminalizes abortion patients, people going through IVF treatment and their healthcare providers. Read moreDemocrats bash bill banning abortion in Illinois
CREW is a blend of various community leaders and organizations, creating a plan for violence prevention. Read moreCREW initiative aims to curb violence in Decatur
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
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
Champaign County passed an executive order Tuesday evening imposing new rules on immigration enforcement happening on county property. Read moreChampaign passes executive order on immigration enforcement in county
Champaign-Urbana's two challenge robotics teams have earned spots at the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge state championship. Read moreArea robotics teams reach state competition
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
Black Children's Book Weeks kicks off in Springfield on February 22. Read moreBlack Children's Book Week kicks off Feb. 22
The Lincoln Police Department hosted its 6th Annual Illinois D.A.R.E. Officer Training Program this month. Read moreLincoln Police Department hosts 6th Annual Illinois D.A.R.E. Officer Training
Jamesly Jesse is bringing back the 'Packathon' again in 2026 to help his home country of Haiti. Read moreCentral Illinois teen brings back 'Packathon' for second year
The Sangamon County Fair Board will host a free community appreciation event in March. Read moreCommunity invited to thank-you celebration at Sangamon County Fairgrounds
A popular Decatur-area coffee chain is opening a new location in Mt. Zion Thursday. Read morePopular Decatur-area coffee chain expands to Mt. Zion
