A man who died in Decatur police custody early Tuesday morning has been identified. Read moreMan who died in Decatur police custody identified
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy. Starting Thursday, he lies in repose for two days at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters. Events also take place in Washington, D.C., and in South Carolina, where he was born and began his activism. Jackson died last week at 84 after a rare neurological disorder limited his mobility and speech. Tributes have spread worldwide. Chicago's L trains have used digital screens to display Jackson’s portrait and his well-known mantra, “I am Somebody!” His family says the services are open to all. Read moreCrowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Illinois lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting students by strengthening consequences for sexual assaults in schools. Read moreIllinois bill pushes for new protections for sexually assaulted students
(WAND) - An Onarga man has been sentenced for possessing a bomb. Read moreOnarga man sentenced for possessing a bomb
The Champaign Park District is inviting community members to participate in a survey to give feedback to the district this spring. Read moreChampaign Park District seeks public feedback through survey
A man has been charged with setting a house fire while people were inside. Read moreMan charged with setting house on fire with people inside
800 pounds of pork belly sold locally has been recalled. Read more800 pounds of pork belly recalled due to misbranding
Warrensburg-Latham High School approved Darrelynn Dunn as the next head varsity girls' basketball coach for the 2026-27 school year. Read moreWLHS names new head girls' basketball coach
A Mahomet mobile home park is under a boil order. Read moreMahomet mobile home park under boil order
Warrensburg-Latham High School has announced the hiring of their new head varsity football coach for the 2026-27 school year. Read moreWLHS names new head varsity football coach
A man who died in Decatur police custody early Tuesday morning has been identified. Read moreMan who died in Decatur police custody identified
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy. Starting Thursday, he lies in repose for two days at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters. Events also take place in Washington, D.C., and in South Carolina, where he was born and began his activism. Jackson died last week at 84 after a rare neurological disorder limited his mobility and speech. Tributes have spread worldwide. Chicago's L trains have used digital screens to display Jackson’s portrait and his well-known mantra, “I am Somebody!” His family says the services are open to all. Read moreCrowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Illinois lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting students by strengthening consequences for sexual assaults in schools. Read moreIllinois bill pushes for new protections for sexually assaulted students
(WAND) - An Onarga man has been sentenced for possessing a bomb. Read moreOnarga man sentenced for possessing a bomb
The Champaign Park District is inviting community members to participate in a survey to give feedback to the district this spring. Read moreChampaign Park District seeks public feedback through survey
A man has been charged with setting a house fire while people were inside. Read moreMan charged with setting house on fire with people inside
800 pounds of pork belly sold locally has been recalled. Read more800 pounds of pork belly recalled due to misbranding
Warrensburg-Latham High School approved Darrelynn Dunn as the next head varsity girls' basketball coach for the 2026-27 school year. Read moreWLHS names new head girls' basketball coach
A Mahomet mobile home park is under a boil order. Read moreMahomet mobile home park under boil order
Warrensburg-Latham High School has announced the hiring of their new head varsity football coach for the 2026-27 school year. Read moreWLHS names new head varsity football coach
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
McDonald's on West Eldorado in Decatur was named the top Round-Up fundraising store in 2025, raising $16,411 for families with children needing medical care. Read moreWest Eldorado McDonald’s raises over $16k for Ronald McDonald House
The Champaign County Association of Realtors said it's building momentum as it plunges deeper into 2026. Read moreChampaign County sees slight dip in home sales, prices on the rise
Heartland Credit Union and the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office are set to offer convenient passport registration day. Read moreHeartland Credit Union in Springfield to offer convenient passport registration day
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
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
A Mahomet mobile home park is under a boil order. Read moreMahomet mobile home park under boil order
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 Aspen and Serendipity
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs hosted a celebration on Wednesday, recognizing local leaders in our community during Black History Month. Read moreIllinois Treasurer honors local leaders during Black History Month celebration
McDonald's on West Eldorado in Decatur was named the top Round-Up fundraising store in 2025, raising $16,411 for families with children needing medical care. Read moreWest Eldorado McDonald’s raises over $16k for Ronald McDonald House
Taylorville Memorial Hospital has announced a new Director of Hospitality. Read moreTaylorville Memorial Hospital announces new Director of Hospitality
