Dense fog this morning and excessive heat begins today
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Sunday. Our most intense heat wave of the season begins today, but before the heat moves in, we’re dealing with...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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Pritzker signs new laws expanding LGBTQ+ protections in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law Sunday to ensure Illinois stays welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Editorial: Illinois and Chicago should move fast on Waymo approval
Waymo wants to come to Chicago. Given how many lives these autonomous robotaxis would save, the city should smooth its way.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Metro East cyclists get new bridge, longer trail to explore in St. Clair, Madison counties
The separate Metro East projects extended a bike trail 4.5 miles in St. Clair County to near MidAmerica Airport and built a bridge over Illino...
Jun 28, 2026Open source
SIU women's basketball looking to continue positive trend
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Two seasons ago was about as disastrous a year as you could have for Southern Illinois women
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Marion, Illinois celebrates America250 with Liberty Tree dedication
The Sons of the America Revolution Long Knives chapter, in coordination with the Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge is celebrating America
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Grace Church Food Pantry shares efforts to help feed the hungry
A Metropolis pantry is facing budget constraints after a recent grant from the state of Illinois ended, leaving them with a need for funding a...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Henry County, Illinois first responders to participate in training, Saturday
Crews will be participating in an emergency response training today in Henry County.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Central Illinois advocates: US on 'long arc' toward justice for women, minorities, immigrants
Women, people of color and immigrants have been struggling for 250 years to share in the rights promised in the Declaration of Independence, a...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Why did no tornado siren sound in during ‘likely tornado' in Chicago suburb?
A "likely tornado" hit Huntley, Illinois, during severe storms earlier this week, but no siren ever sounded in the area. What happened?
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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More than 6,000 miles from their hometown, Japanese twin brothers Yamato and Takeru Onozaki have reunited in the Illinois Valley this summer t...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Dozens of residents from communities close to the Citgo Lemont Refinery attended an Illinois Pollution Control Board hearing Friday and object...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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