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Richland Community College delivers over 500 books to Decatur students ahead of theatre performance
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (260+ words) The Richland Community College Foundation has been going door to door in local Decatur schools dropping off free copies of the book "James and the Giant Peach" in celebration of Reading Across America Day. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) " The Richland Community College…...
Champaign-Urbana FTC robotics teams reach state competition
2+ week, 2+ day ago (131+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign-Urbana's two challenge robotics teams have earned spots at the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge state championship. The students competed against 31 teams from across the region. Ctrl-Y finished fourth overall, while Ctrl-X finished in sixth. Ctrl-X's finish was especially notable…...
Children's Museum of Illinois offering Valentine's Day program to give parents the night off
3+ week, 2+ day ago (137+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Children's Museum of Illinois in Decatur is hosting a Valentine's Day program to give parents the night off." The program will be on Feb. 14 from 5pm - 8 pm for kids aged 5 - 12. Drop kids off for an evening of Valentine's…...
Yale helping ease money worries by expanding financial aid package
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (11+ words) Yale helping ease money worries by expanding financial aid package'wandtv.com...
From page to performance: READiculous sparks a love of reading in young audiences
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) READiculous, an interactive storytelling program at the Decatur Public Library, is celebrating 15 years of turning children's books into energetic, laugh-filled performances. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) " READiculous makes books come to life. "I hate to use the word magical, but it kind of…...
Creativity and speed on display at Children's Museum of Illinois pinewood derby
2+ mon, 18+ hour ago (183+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) " Families spent the weekend putting creativity and speed to the test at the Children's Museum of Illinois. The museum hosted its second pinewood derby clinic Saturday, welcoming kids and parents for a hands-on day of building and fun....
Illinois' senior class grateful to be apart of rebuild of program
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) Illinois' senior class grateful to be apart of rebuild of program'WAND-TV NASHVILLE, TN (WAND) -- Sunday wrapped up practices for Illinois ahead of the Music City Bowl Game." For the third time in head coach Brett Bielema's time at Illinois, the…...
Christmas baby born at OSF in Danville
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) One central Illinois woman received the very best gift of all Christmas Day, a new member of her family." Baby Augustt Dean born Christmas Day to mom Regina, pictured with Regina's sister Mariaya. DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - One central Illinois woman received…...
From the Philippines to Decatur: International teachers enrich local classrooms
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) " Classrooms across Decatur Public Schools get a global perspective thanks to the International Teacher Cultural Exchange Visitor Program. This federally recognized initiative brings experienced educators from around the world into local schools. The program operates under the U.S. Department…...
Annual Spirit of Giving toy drive will help bless thousands of local children
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (329+ words) WAND's annual Spirit of Giving event brings car after car of donations, each one helping ensure every child in Macon County has a Christmas morning to remember. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) " WAND's annual Spirit of Giving event returns on Dec. 5 from 6 a.m. to…...