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Auburn's iconic Route 66 brick road offers a drive through history
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (645+ words) AUBURN, Ill. (WAND) " Long before Interstate 55 carried travelers through central Illinois, Route 66 connected communities, businesses and families along what would become America's most famous highway. On Thursday, one of the best-preserved reminders of that history sits just north of Auburn, where…...
Shelbyville emergency alert 6. 15. 26
1+ week, 3+ day ago (99+ words) wandtv. com Police: Man charged with beating father after standoff in Shelbyville Police said a rural Shelbyville man surrendered after a mental health crisis that took place for much of the day on Monday. - Ameren issues statement after lineman injured…...
2 pilots killed in plane crash
2+ week, 2+ day ago (94+ words) WAND-TV Crash shuts down Decatur intersection No hair? No problem. Restaurant holds Bald Appreciation Day Wendy's releasing banana Frosty for new Minions movie 6, 000 cars anticipated at HOT ROD Power Tour in Rantoul Woman injured after jet ski hits parked boat…...
Man makes sweet memories driving pearmobile across the country
2+ week, 6+ day ago (84+ words) WANDTV. com 69-year-old woman dies after motor vehicle accident in Springfield Decatur man denied pretrial release after child sex abuse, kidnapping charges Former Champaign Co. board member indicted by federal grand jury for COVID unemployment benefit fraud - Appeals court overturns…...
Submerged Route 66 experience offers unique look at hidden history
4+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -Usually, when people picture traveling down Route 66, they imagine cruising down the historic highway in a classic car. But in Springfield, seeing one section of the Mother Road requires a very different mode of transportation. Just off the…...
IL House passes bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (239+ words) Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) speaks during the Senate Education Committee hearing on March 3, 2026. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " The Illinois House unanimously passed a bill Thursday to ban private schools from penalizing students or staff with religious hairstyles. The plan expands the current…...
Baseball brackets unveiled for 2026 IHSA postseason
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (94+ words) WANDTV. com 5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois May 15-17 - IL Senate passes homeowner insurance reform, sends bill to House - IL Senate passes auto insurance reform bill, sends plan to House - 2 charged with murder after woman found dead in…...
IL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (252+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " The Illinois House Education Policy Committee approved a bill Wednesday to ban private schools from penalizing students or staff with religious hairstyles." Plan closing gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors heads to IL House floor IL House…...
Kash Patel criticizes sheriff's handling of Nancy Guthrie case
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) wandtv. com ISP: Decatur man charged with aggravated assault after pointing crossbow at police Man gets 75 years for murder, sexual assault of 14-year-old step-niece ALDI recalls dessert in 7 states, including Illinois Springfield mayor vetoes plan to create STAR bond district…...