The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Social Project, an event through the Macon County Mental Health Board, will take place this month.

James Dean Edwards, 86, of Springfield, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on April 27, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1940, in Decatur, IL to Glenn and Viola James Edwards. He was preceded in ...

As people recognize the sacrifices that veterans made this Memorial Day, one Central Illinois man is making sure to pay his respects.

Let’s take a walk (don’t run) through our upcoming entertainment adventures for this week in the capital city. It’s time to ...

A silent film put Alton’s mayor beside national power players. Then it vanished ...

Wanda Sims Watters was among the first Black students who integrated Decatur City Schools in the 1960s. But in 1970, her family was forced out of the small city entirely. Decatur seized her family’s ...

DECATUR, Ill (WICS) — ‘Hardy's Race for the Lake’ in Decatur is back this weekend. With over sixty boats competing in races ...

World Cup festivities will take over Decatur starting next week — but before they do, one of the area’s most popular music ...

Decatur WatchFest will feature 34 days of free music, soccer watch parties and activities during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

While Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, the City of Decatur is getting ready to welcome ...