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5 tornadoes confirmed in central Illinois following weekend storms
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (117+ words) (WAND) - The National Weather Service confirmed five tornadoes touched down in central Illinois during Sunday's storms." The tornado count for the WAND viewing area, which does not include all of central Illinois, is now at 61 as of June 22. For reference,…...
Illinois football announces kickoff times, TV information for first 3 games
3+ week, 5+ day ago (194+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) " The game time and broadcast designations for the Illinois football team's first three games of the 2026 schedule have been set. The Fighting Illini's season opener against UAB will be on Thursday, September 3 at Gies Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is…...
Illinois parts ways with Tyra Perry as softball coach
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitmanannounced Monday that head softball coach Tyra Perrywill not return for the 2027 season. CHAMPAIGN, Ill." " University of Illinois Director of Athletics" Josh Whitman" announced Monday that head softball coach" Tyra Perry" will not…...
Blowing dust advisory in place across much of central Illinois
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (218+ words) (WAND) " A dust storm warning has been issued for parts of central Illinois Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. According to the National Weather Service, a blowing dust advisory is in place until 7 p. m. Sunday night, with wind gusts as high as…...
Illinois Announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (332+ words) To celebrate the 10th'year of the Hall of Fame, Illinois is presenting a Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, Sept. 11, at State Farm Center to recognize all members of the previous classes while inducting the Class of 2026. D. A. Points'was an All-American…...
PHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage, rainbows in its wake across central Illinois
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (33+ words) wandtv. com Cotton ball clouds in Warrensburg (WAND) " Severe weather swept through central Illinois to begin the week on Monday....
PHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage across central Illinois 4-17-26
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (88+ words) Severe weather swept across central Illinois Friday night, with tornadoes and extreme winds leaving behind damage. (WAND) " Severe weather swept across central Illinois Friday night, with tornadoes and extreme winds leaving behind damage...
Tornado Warning canceled for portions of central Illinois
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (283+ words) The National Weather Service has canceled several tornado warnings across central Illinois following severe weather that entered the area Friday evening." ILLINOIS, (WAND) - The National Weather Service has canceled several tornado warnings across central Illinois following severe weather that swept…...
Tornado Warning issued for portions of central Illinois
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (113+ words) ILLINOIS, (WAND) - The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado warning for Ford, Livingston and Iroquois Counties until 10: 15 p. m. Friday. A Tornado Warning was issued for Champaign and Piatt Counties until 10: 30 p. m. Those in the warned areas are urged to seek shelter…...
Tornado Watch issued for portions of central Illinois through Friday evening
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (136+ words) ILLINOIS, (WAND) - The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for a portion of central Illinois, effective from 3: 30 p. m. until 11: 00 p. m. Friday. A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Residents are urged to stay alert, monitor…...