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Pudge the Cat earns his degree from Bowling Green
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (121+ words) What started as a pick-me-up between college football friends earned a Midwestern cat viral celebrity status and a seat at graduation. Forsyth-area set to get 5 new restaurants by the end of 2027 IL House Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to…...
The Devon days away from one of its biggest opening weekends yet
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) " The 2025 season for The Devon'Lakeshore Amphitheater starts May 22. With just a few days left, staff at The Devon are crossing the last few things off their checklist. Dustin Bradshaw, General Manager at The Devon, said that its been…...
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54
3+ week, 3+ day ago (374+ words) Nicholas Brendon, an actor best known for his role as a loveable underdog sidekick on the hit television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died. He was 54. Brandon played Xander Harris, a close friend of lead character Buffy, on "Buffy…...
Smells good enough to eat: Cinnabon introduces new scented wrapping paper
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (40+ words) Cinnabon is bringing an irresistible scent under the Christmas tree this holiday season by introducing its new scented wrapping paper. Cinnabon is bringing an irresistible scent under the Christmas tree this holiday season by introducing its new scented wrapping paper....
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum obtains chair from site of Lincoln's assassination
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (231+ words) Audience chair used night of Lincoln's assassination" SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announced it has obtained a chair from the Ford Theatre that in use the night of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination." ALPLM acquired an audience…...
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site to host "We the People: America 250" presentations | Community
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (252+ words) Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site to host "We the People: America 250" presentations'wandtv. com (WAND) -" Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will host two programs in honor of America's 250th birthday. Historian and musician Bucky Halker will present a musical program…...
Mini gallery sparks major interest in Springfield neighborhood
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (533+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " What started as a spark of inspiration has turned into a must-see attraction in one Springfield neighborhood. It's a tiny art gallery drawing big attention. Gallery 1624, tucked into the front yard of a home in Springfield's historic Hawthorne…...
Randy Houser and Carter Faith join Cody Johnson Live at State Farm Center in Champaign
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (209+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Country music fans are in for a powerhouse night as Randy Houser and rising star Carter Faith join Cody Johnson on the Champaign stop of Cody Johnson Live. The show is set for Friday, February 13, at the State…...
Welcome to WAND's new weekend meteorologist Ben Whitney!
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (105+ words) wandtv. com Illinois bill tackling digital grocery coupon concerns passes unanimously out of House Former Decatur nursing home to be transformed into apartment complex Man accused of breaking into Oakley woman's home and sexually assaulting her - IL House unanimously passes…...
Midwest Toy and Comic Fest draws cosplayers and vendors to Decatur
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (39+ words) wandtv. com Midwest Toy and Comic Fest draws cosplayers and vendors to Decatur After incredible success in 2025, the Midwest Toy and Comic Fest returned to Decatur on Saturday....