MOWEAQUA, Ill. (WAND) - Jamesly Jesse is bringing back the 'Packathon' again in 2026 to help his home country of Haiti. The Eagle Scout raised over $35,000 and helped pack more than 100,000 meals last year. He's asking for community help again. "$0.44 mak... See more
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The federal government is pausing involuntary collections on student loans after previously sending out notices to some in default. "People that were going to have their refunds taken or have 15% of their after-tax wages garnished a... See more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - District 186, the Springfield Fire Department, the Illinois State Fire Marshal's office and the nonprofit Camp I Am Me all joined together Thursday to announce they are giving away free smoke alarms designed specifically for the... See more
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Jacob Albert has been running since he was in high school. At first, it was just a way for him to stay in shape for soccer. Now, it's turned into his biggest passion. "It's a lifestyle," Albert said. " always telling me I'm crazy fo... See more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Since July 6, 2024, the morning Sonya Massey was shot and killed in her home by former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson, many changes have come to Sangamon County and the state as a whole.
Grayson was fired and arre... See more
