2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (100+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The state of Illinois wants to hear you tell your story to the world in honor of the nation's 250th birthday." Illinois Voices 250, led by the Illinois America 250 Commission and in partnership with Illinois Humanities and Story Corps Studios,…...

5+ hour, 32+ min ago  (517+ words) (WAND) - The Illinois Manufacturers' Association will honor the 2026 class of inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame on June 25." The Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame was established in 2024." The 2026 inductees will be honored during a ceremony" at 11 a. m. on June…...

20+ hour, 52+ min ago  (117+ words) (WAND) - The National Weather Service confirmed five tornadoes touched down in central Illinois during Sunday's storms." The tornado count for the WAND viewing area, which does not include all of central Illinois, is now at 61 as of June 22. For reference,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (194+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) " The game time and broadcast designations for the Illinois football team's first three games of the 2026 schedule have been set. The Fighting Illini's season opener against UAB will be on Thursday, September 3 at Gies Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (348+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitmanannounced Monday that head softball coach Tyra Perrywill not return for the 2027 season. CHAMPAIGN, Ill." " University of Illinois Director of Athletics" Josh Whitman" announced Monday that head softball coach" Tyra Perry" will not…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (218+ words) (WAND) " A dust storm warning has been issued for parts of central Illinois Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. According to the National Weather Service, a blowing dust advisory is in place until 7 p. m. Sunday night, with wind gusts as high as…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (332+ words) To celebrate the 10th'year of the Hall of Fame, Illinois is presenting a Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, Sept. 11, at State Farm Center to recognize all members of the previous classes while inducting the Class of 2026. D. A. Points'was an All-American…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (33+ words) wandtv. com Cotton ball clouds in Warrensburg (WAND) " Severe weather swept through central Illinois to begin the week on Monday....

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (88+ words) Severe weather swept across central Illinois Friday night, with tornadoes and extreme winds leaving behind damage. (WAND) " Severe weather swept across central Illinois Friday night, with tornadoes and extreme winds leaving behind damage...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (283+ words) The National Weather Service has canceled several tornado warnings across central Illinois following severe weather that entered the area Friday evening." ILLINOIS, (WAND) - The National Weather Service has canceled several tornado warnings across central Illinois following severe weather that swept…...