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Canadian wildfires bring air quality concerns to central Illinois
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Sunday! After a rainy night, cooler and less humid air move in to bring a more comfortable forecast for the start of the week. However
Decatur at 5 homicides in 2026, police aim to keep number down
In 2025, Decatur ended the year with nine homicides. So far this year, the city has recorded five gun-related deaths.
RC drag races draw competitors from across the country to Progress City
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The 2026 Midwest Classic RC races were this weekend at Progress City, drawing competitors from as far as Wisconsin and Connecticut to compete in a growing
Illinois, SBA open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers for those impacted by June storms
The state of Illinois is working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) to help those affected by last month
Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat
A swing and a ball crack off the bat. Another and then another. Nothing unusual when you’re talking about batting cages. Unless you consider the hot temperatures here in the
Meridian Elementary School relocating for upcoming school year due to tornado damage
Meridian Elementary School will relocate due to tornado damage from last month.
Visually impaired athletes compete in annual beep baseball tournament in Savoy
Visually impaired baseball players came together in Savoy Saturday to compete in an annual beep baseball tournament.
Woman charged in home invasion, shooting of local mother home alone with 2 children takes plea deal
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — One of the three defendants charged in connection with a home invasion that left a mother-of-two shot in Decatur has entered a plea deal.
Man accused of home invasion sentenced to probation, time served in plea agreement
A man wanted for home invasion was arrested after a standoff with Decatur police Tuesday night.
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill. The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway
First-degree murder charges refiled against Lanphier HS stabbing suspect
Charges have been refiled against a woman accused of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Lanphier High School student in 2021.
A Hotter and Sunny Monday Ahead
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Man shot during struggle with police near Effingham church dead, ISP confirms
Illinois State Police confirmed that the man who was shot after a struggle with police near an Effingham church is dead.
Nick Offerman to headline Chicago fundraiser event for Japan House
Comedian Nick Offerman will headline an event in Chicago Monday to raise money for the Japan House at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Police investigating after gunshots in west Decatur
The Decatur Police Department is investigating after gunshots in west Decatur Sunday night.
Champaign first responders to hold joint training at The High School of St. Thomas More
The Champaign police and fire departments will be holding joint training exercises next week at The High School of St. Thomas More.
New IL law requires court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to ensure people receive reminder notifications before court hearings.
Black Lives Matter Springfield celebrates 10-year anniversary with block party
Black Lives Matter Springfield marked its 10-year anniversary Saturday afternoon. The organization hosted a block party to celebrate.
Decatur Police investigating overnight shooting
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur police are investigating an overnight shooting that left two people injured.
Sunday Morning Weather
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Fog early, then a few more showers
Patchy fog is starting the day, most noticeable along I-72 and south. Visibility improves quickly after sunrise, with fog expected to burn off around 8 AM.
Eastbound I-74 closed near Oakwood after semi crash
OAKWOOD, Ill. (WAND) — Eastbound traffic on Interstate 74 is closed near Oakwood following a crash involving two semi-trucks.
Power mostly restored after storm knocks out power for thousands in Macon Co.
Power was mostly restored Sunday after a storm with strong winds and rain knocked down several trees across Decatur early Saturday morning.