WAND News

09/12/2024

Depending on who you ask, the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country or were cause for celebration.

Depending on who you ask, the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country or were cause for celebration. Is it any surprise the Merriam-Webster word of the

09/12/2024

Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery to become a woman, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring a leading 10 nods.

Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery to become a woman, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring

09/12/2024

A friendly competition between firefighters and police in Dewitt County will help more than 200 kids get a toy for Christmas.

CLINTON, Ill. (WAND) — A friendly competition between firefighters and police in Dewitt County on December 8 will help more than 200 kids get a toy for Christmas.

09/12/2024

From WAND Meteorologist Anthony Peoples: One more warm day is in the forecast across Central Illinois before it turns colder.

Here's your full forecast: https://www.wandtv.com/weather/

09/12/2024

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ends after nearly two years of 50 shows across five continents.

The global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end after the popstar performed more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years. Since

09/12/2024

Dave Parker and Dick Allen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dave Parker and Dick Allen have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the classic era committee. Parker received 14 of 16 votes and Allen got 13. A vote

09/12/2024

The new OSF Healthcare Clinic, led by Amber Oberheim, opens in Monticello and is already looking for more staff:

MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) — The new OSF Heathcare and Primary Care Clinic has opened in Monticello, headed by provider, Amber Oberheim.

09/12/2024

Update: ISP says crash that shut down part of I-57 on Sunday was fatal. All lanes are now open.

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) — According to the Illinois State Police, the right lane of SB Interstate 57 was closed in Coles County near Mattoon following a two-vehicle crash near mile

09/12/2024

A fire at the JDC grounds in Jacksonville prompted a road closure on Sunday. What we know:

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — On Sunday, December 8, the Jacksonville, Morgan County Office of Emergency Management closed Morton Avenue for a while due to a dangerous fire on the JDC

09/12/2024

Illinois will look for win #10 on the season which would tie a program record for wins in a season and it will also be a homecoming for 17 players on the roster.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois is going bowling again after missing out on the fun last season and we now know the #20 Illini will take on #15 South Carolina.

09/12/2024

JUST IN: Jay-Z accused of 2000 r**e in lawsuit along with Sean "Diddy" Combs according to a federal lawsuit. Details from NBC News:

(NBC) — Jay-Z, the star rapper and entrepreneur whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a lawsuit Sunday of ra**ng a 13-year-old girl in 2000 allegedly along with

09/12/2024

Update: As of 6:50 p.m., all lanes are open following the SB right lane closure of I-57 due to a crash earlier today in Coles County.

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) — According to the Illinois State Police, the right lane of SB Interstate 57 is closed in Coles County near Mattoon following a two-vehicle crash near mile

09/12/2024

Local firefighters quickly contain fire at a beloved Lincoln establishment, with no injuries reported.

LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) — According to the Mayor of Lincoln, local firefighters put out a fire quickly at the Idle Hour Inn on the morning of December 8.

09/12/2024

Only a few more hours to vote for your favorite play from Friday night. The winner will be announced at 10.

(WAND) -- New in the 2024 high school football season during the Frenzy 15 WAND sports will select three of the top plays from Friday night and let the fans

08/12/2024

Police continue to seek the suspect in the targeted shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, who remains elusive despite evidence.

Police don’t know who he is, where he is, or why he did it. As the frustrating search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer got underway for a fifth day

08/12/2024

Ravaged cathedral roars back to life: Notre Dame reopens after 5-year restoration, following a devastating fire in 2019.

France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely

08/12/2024

JUST IN: Two-vehicle crash on I-57 in Coles County closes right lane. Police ask drivers to seek alternate routes.

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) — According to the Illinois State Police, the right lane of Interstate 57 is closed in Coles County near Mattoon following a two-vehicle crash near mile marker

08/12/2024

JUST IN: President-elect Donald Trump pushes Russia to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine; in a televised interview on Sunday, he also threatened to have the United States pull out of NATO.

Donald Trump is pushing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump describes it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end