A capital city organization is working to secure funding after losing a decades-long contract with the Illinois State Fair.

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is assessing the Springfield Police Department. It's part of an accreditation ...

Starting May 1, thousands of Illinois residents could lose access to SNAP benefits, also known as food assistance.

Community members got a closer look at what’s ahead for downtown Springfield during a public forum focused on growth, ...

Maira Ansari anchors WAVE News at 3 and co-anchors WAVE News at 5, 5;30 and 6. She joined WAVE News in February 2007. She has more than 25 years experience in TV journalism. Moving to Louisville is ...

In Springfield, Illinois, Route 66 still feels present and alive. The road’s 100th anniversary is giving the city a moment to highlight what has always set it apart. It’s not a place to simply pass ...

The Women's Pro Baseball League will launch its inaugural season on Aug. 1 in Springfield, featuring top players from around the world. Here's what you need to know about dates and times.

While several area baseball teams are ready for deep runs this postseason, there is an incredible assortment of talent among ...

Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin baseball is stringing together another solid spring, in hopes of defending its 2A state ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds will be arriving in Illinois in mid-April. Illinoisans can attract hummingbirds to their yards with hummingbird feeders or by planting certain flowers. Hummingbirds will ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A heated council meeting in Springfield Tuesday night, full of arguments and Mayor Misty Buscher calling for adjournment. WAND News partner WTAX said the meeting ended in ...