WAND-TV (Decatur, IL)

WAND-TV stands as the top local news provider in Central Illinois, backed by a talented and seasoned journalism team. Based in Decatur, Illinois, our broadcast area spans 21 counties, including Cass, Champaign, Christian, Coles, Cumberland, De Witt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Ford, Iroquois, Logan, Macon, Menard, Morgan, Moultrie, Piatt, Sangamon, Shelby, Vermilion, and Warren County in Indiana. Our reporters cover an impressive 11,800 square miles, which represents 21% of Illinois' total land area. The farthest city we report from is Beaverville in Iroquois County, located 134 miles away. As the only station in a hyphenated market, WAND-TV uniquely serves the entire area without needing a secondary signal. Our reach extends to 389,000 households, and we are also available through various cable providers in our DMA. Since we first went on air as WTVP on August 16, 1953, we have been a pioneering force in Central Illinois, being one of the first 19 ABC affiliates. Our call letters changed to WAND in 1966 following our acquisition by LIN Broadcasting. In 2005, we transitioned from ABC to NBC. Then, in November 2007, Block Communications acquired the remaining 33% stake in WAND from LIN Television, integrating WAND into a family of stations that includes WDRB-TV, WLIO-TV, and KTRV-TV. Our station is equipped with features like weather radar, alerts, and story submission options, making it convenient for viewers to stay updated on the latest news wherever they are.

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Missouri Senate backs aid for tornado victims and Kansas City Chiefs and Royals

1 day ago | wandtv.com | David Lieb
Illini men's basketball to meet Texas Tech in home-and-home series next two seasons, per reports

2 days ago | wandtv.com | Jake Bedell

(WAND) - The Illinois men's basketball team has scheduled Texas Tech as a non-conference opponent for the next two seasons according to multiple reports. The Illini will host the first meeting between the schools this fall on November 11th in Champaign. A trip to Lubbock is expected to be planned for the 2026-27 at a future date. An official announcement is expected soon. The game in late 2025 will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Copyright 2025. WANDTV. All Rights Reserved.
Top Play from 5-30-25

4 days ago | wandtv.com | Adeena Balthazor

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Monticello using "next man up" mentality in their post season run

4 days ago | wandtv.com | Adeena Balthazor

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5-31-25 Highlights: Boys state track & field wraps up, Monticello wins sectional championship

5 days ago | wandtv.com | Adeena Balthazor

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IL House passes bill raising minimum detainment age for minors to 13, creating juvenile justice task force

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Mike Miletich

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois House passed a bill Saturday to raise the minimum detainment age for minors from 10 to 13 years old. Sponsors said raising the detainment age can give young people a fair chance and prevent early criminalization. Detention for 10 and 11 year-olds would stop on July 1, 2026 while detention for 12 year-olds would end the following year. There is a carveout for intense crimes like murder, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Cutting prescription prices, PBM reform legislation heads to Pritzker's desk

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Mike Miletich

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The legislation to lower drug prices by cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk. The governor has argued the state needs to limit how pharmacy middlemen negotiate prices for drugs, as PBMs continue to drive up the cost of healthcare. This proposal could stop PBMs from spread pricing, where they charge Medicaid more money than was paid for the drugs and receive a cut of the profit.
Warmer & Hazy Weekend

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Ulises Garcia

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$55.2 billion budget plan passes out of IL House committee, heads to floor

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Mike Miletich

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Democratic leaders on the House Executive Committee approved their $55.2 billion spending plan late Friday night. House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) told her colleagues that this is a very difficult budget year due to uncertainty from Washington D.C. She said the spending plan includes nearly $400 million in cuts to the cost of government below the governor's budget proposal in February.
Top Plays of the Week 5-30-25

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Adeena Balthazor

(WAND) -- During the Frenzy 15 WAND Sports will select three of the top plays from Friday night and let the fans vote which one is the best. Make you selection here. The winner will be revealed Sunday night on WAND News at 10 p.m.Frenzy 15 will expand beyond the traditional newscast time on the WAND Now app - a 24/7 streaming platform available on smart TV’s and mobile devices.