Caroline Reese

07/07/2025

Tune in @ 4:30pm today!

She called 911 for help. Minutes later, Sonya Massey was dead—shot by a sheriff’s deputy.

What followed shook a community: protests, new laws, a sheriff’s resignation, a multi-million dollar settlement, and a murder trial still to come. What happened in those crucial moments—and what’s changed since?

Tonight on WAND News at 4:30 p.m. we talk with Massey's family about what happened and what's to come. And the new sheriff in Sangamon County talks with us about what she's changed in the department and what she's focusing on next.

07/04/2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Fourth of July weekend kicked off Thursday night for some with festivities and fireworks.

07/04/2025

A year ago on this day, I was saying a goodbye to the east coast. A year later, I’m celebrating my decision to move to the midwest & this opportunity to report in Central Illinois! There have been wonderful stories and heartbreaking ones. But I love what I get to do. This job seems to give me more in return every day when I wake up at 2:45am. Journalism reminds me every day why we must live in the present. It’s the best kept secret to life. I work with a great team. I’ve traveled to new cities. I’ve met so many of YOU in the community! One year in Illinois, and more to come!🌅☀️📺

06/28/2025

We went LIVE, bright and early, as Okaw Valley Orchard spent the morning preparing for their season’s opening weekend!🍑From peaches, to slushies, to pies, to their strawberry donuts… make sure you head over to Sullivan this weekend for a summer treat! Grab them while they are hot!🫐🍓

06/27/2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - June is National Zoo Appreciation Month. When most people think of the zoo, they picture the animals; the roars, the chirps, the rustling in the trees.

06/12/2025

A special Father’s Day story, that all started from a game of catch. 🥎 Photojournalist Emily Peters and I felt all the feels while working on this one. Wishing all the dads a special weekend ahead!

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Some families pass down heirlooms, holiday traditions, and old stories. But in Shelbyville, Illinois, Tony Moll is passing down something a little louder — and a

06/06/2025

National Donut Day is today!! Grab a sweet treat and make a sweet donation to the Decatur Salvation Army!🍩🩷Thank you for these delicious donuts Big Hungry's Daylight Donuts!

06/06/2025

06/05/2025

This was so cool to see and tour. Thank you Brentford Distillers for allowing WAND to come and share your story! Can’t wait for you to open those doors!

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A handcrafted dream is becoming reality in the heart of downtown Decatur. A new distillery is pouring more than just spirits into their bottles — they’re

06/04/2025

There’s two of us here excited to tell you this morning that the Macon County Fair kicks off today!!! Come meet 3 year old Filly’s Revenge this Friday when she races! 🐎🎡

05/18/2025

Thank you for joining me today and making these morning shows so special on my birthday! It was the best way to start the day with all of you!☀️

05/16/2025

(WAND) - Severe weather struck parts of central Illinois, Friday afternoon.