21-year-old arrested in deadly Decatur shooting denied pretrial release
A 21-year-old man arrested for the shooting death of a Decatur man earlier this month was denied pretrial release.
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Man charged with stabbing 2 Champaign firefighters, EMT pleads guilty
A man charged with stabbing two firefighters and an EMT during a September 2025 mental health call has pleaded guilty.
Man who police said downloaded over 3,800 child porn images sentenced to 20 years
A Decatur man who Illinois State Police special agents said downloaded over 3,800 files containing child pornography from the internet has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading
Rantoul school bus driver arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault
A Rantoul school bus driver was arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault Thursday.
Menard County state historic site set to kick off summer season
A state historic site in Menard County will kick off it's summer season in June.
Report says summer jobs are few and far between for teens
A new forecast from consulting firm Challenger Gray & Christmas projects that about 790,000 jobs will go to teen workers between May and July.
DPS students weld massive panther for Eisenhower High School
Students at Decatur Public Schools are leaving behind more than just class projects this school year — they are building a legacy.
City of Champaign considers new blueprint to manage homeless population
Champaign's point-in-time survey shows the city saw a 159% increase in homelessness from 2022-25.
Decatur Public Schools seeks new after-school vendor after budget cuts
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools is seeking a new after-school vendor after ending its before and after-school programs due to budget cuts.
Pritzker, local leaders dedicate new all-abilities activity hub in Champaign
The project was funded through a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, designed to be an inclusive, special recreation area that will serve people of all abilities.
Residents asked for input to shape future of Logan County tourism
During an event Thursday at the Brickyard in Mount Pulaski, Bureau Board President Molly Pickering said this is part of a months-long effort to hear what people wanted to see
Richland, Children's Museum of Illinois cooking up a teaching kitchen
Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum of Illinois to form a teaching kitchen.
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois May 29-31
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in
IL Senate passes Rev. Jesse Jackson youth voter empowerment bill
The bill would ensure all high schools offer students of voting age the opportunity to register during the school day in a safe, accessible and nonpartisan environment.
Urbana District 116 to offer free meals through Summer Meal Program
Urbana School District 116 will offer free meals to those 18 and under this summer through its Summer Meal Program.
Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
Virginia State Police say a bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 early Friday, killing five people in two cars and sending dozens to hospitals.
Decatur Memorial doctor warns of issues with heat and certain medications
As temperatures rise, certain people are at risk for dangerous side effects from certain medications.
IL House passes bill banning use of forever chemicals in beauty products
The Illinois House passed a bill Friday night to ban companies from manufacturing or selling cosmetic products containing forever chemicals.
IL House passes plan requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices, sends bill back to Senate
The Illinois House passed a plan Friday night to require private insurance companies to cover seizure detection devices.
Adding raindrops back to the forecast
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! The weekend starts with a few raindrops for some, and raindrops are on the horizon.
Illinois utility bill transparency plan heads to House floor
Illinois is one step closer to providing more transparency surrounding fees included in your utility bills.
The Turkey Man holds free lunch to give back to community
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — For dozens of customers on Friday, their lunch at The Turkey Man was completely free.
Illinois bill banning loud ads on streaming apps heads to House floor
Sen. Doris Turner and Rep. Mike Coffey's bill could ban commercial volumes from being louder than the program you're watching.
3 generations of St. John’s nurses celebrate graduation milestone
For one graduating family, this year’s commencement at St. John’s College of Nursing is more than a ceremony — it’s the continuation of a decades-long legacy.