About 3,800 workers are striking at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants. Union representatives in Colorado say it's the first strike at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse since the 1980s.

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - A suspicious house fire is under investigation in Mattoon. The Mattoon Fire Department was called to the 2500 block of Dewitt at 3:38 a.m. Sunday for a fire. Crews found an ...

Illinois men's basketball will return to the NCAA tournament for a sixth-consecutive season, earning the #3 seed in the South ...

Illinois women's basketball is returning to the NCAA women's tournament once again this March. It's the first time the Illini ...

Nokomis schools will be closed Monday after severe storms caused damage near the schools and throughout Montgomery County ...

(WAND) — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for most of central Illinois Sunday. A watch has been issued ...

March Madness is back! It’s time to fill out your 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket. The full tournament field was revealed Sunday ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Railyard in Springfield hosted its opening weekend on Route 66 Saturday. The Railyard is an ...

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Three pets were killed in a house fire in Mattoon early Monday. The Mattoon Fire Department was called to the 7900 block of Old State Road at 4:10 a.m. The people inside the ...

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Multiple crashes and slide offs are being reported on Interstate 57 in Champaign County. Illinois State Police troopers said multiple commercial vehicle crashes have ...

Happy Monday! It was a wild start to the week as severe storms rolled through the area Sunday evening. Several tornado warnings were issued, and many areas saw damage from the strong winds.

LITCHFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A bowling alley was destroyed after catching fire in Litchfield Sunday afternoon. The Litchfield Fire Department was called to the Litchfield Bowling Alley at 3320 IL Route ...