This year brought viewers a brand-new way to explore Central Illinois with WAND’s original series Around the 217, ...

Two Decatur men were arrested this month for their alleged roles in a human trafficking case. The investigation began on Oct.

Minnesota football has had 19 total players from its 2025 roster announce intent to enter the transfer portal, which opened on Friday. There is one clear headliner: All-Big Ten sophomore safety Koi ...

The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled $5 billion in 2025. Topping the list was $2 billion from Nike co-founder ...

If the Bears are looking beyond Arlington Heights, they should strongly consider looking at the soon-to-be defunct Ford City Mall.

USDA estimates 2025 pork production is down 1.2% year-over-year and predicts 2026 pork production will be unchanged from this ...

Five of the eight finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy are represented on The Associated Press Division II All-America football teams announced ...

Wisconsin-River Falls quarterback Kaleb Blaha is offensive player of the year and North Central (Illinois) lineman John ...

Four people were arrested and given notices to appear in court after an argument between a Decatur bar patron and the DJ led to an employee displaying a gun. The incident happened early Wednesday ...

After 26 years with the Decatur Police Department, Detective Hockaday is retiring, marking the end of a distinguished ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Illinois is the champions of the 2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl. The Illini defeated #23 Tennessee, ...

A suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing ...