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3 weeks ago

Save-a-Lot Springfield location to close Christmas Eve

No reason was given for the closure.

3 weeks ago

Train partially derails in Christian County

Norfolk Southern told WAND News that three cars derailed, two of which were spilled grain.

3 weeks ago

Divernon Fire Protection District receives grant for new equipment

Radio and other equipment will be upgraded.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Farm Bureau re-elects Phillip Nelson as President

Nelson explains the reasoning that farming is getting hard in this day and age.

3 weeks ago

Report outlines cuts to state EPA’s

Illinois is still hundreds of staffers below its high.

3 weeks ago

Town and Country plans may not be dead

Developer bought MacArthur Blvd. strip mall in 2022.

3 weeks ago

Someone will still want to be paid with a paper check

Comptroller says only about 80 percent of her office's payments are electronic.

4 weeks ago

Regulators strike millions from Ameren, ComEd electric rate hike requests

Consumer advocates say customers should not be on the hook for ‘wasteful’ spending by the utilities.

4 weeks ago

Bears stun Packers 22-16 with improbable rally as Williams finds Moore for winning score in OT

“This is a special group,” coach Ben Johnson said.

4 weeks ago

Illinois State beats Villanova 30-14 to advance to FCS title game against Montana State

The Redbirds (12-4) put an emphatic end to the Wildcats' 11-game win streak and will play Montana State in the title game on Jan. 5 in Nashville, Tenn.

4 weeks ago

Ways to keep your children healthy this flu season

Preventative measures, over the counter treatments, and keeping things clean could be your best bet against illness.

4 weeks ago

IDPH releases its first ever alcohol use report

Data has been collected by the Department of Public Health on the percentages of alcohol consumption in Illinois.

4 weeks ago

LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

4 weeks ago

Why measles vaccines are still vital for community health

Doctor: Rising U.S. cases highlight the importance of MMR vaccination to protect children and communities.

4 weeks ago

Illinois home prices increase in November, available inventory decreases

Many problems persist, according to Illinois REALTORS.

4 weeks ago

Changes in leadership at Growth Corp

President to become CEO, while another employee becomes president.

4 weeks ago

Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying suspect in gun-related incident near gas station

Man fired a gun outside the store after making a purchase inside.

4 weeks ago

States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more

In some states, the new federal tax breaks will automatically apply to state income taxes unless legislatures opt out.

4 weeks ago

Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls (READ THE LAWSUIT HERE)

Illinois among at least 19 states being sued for voter data.

4 weeks ago

Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a ‘war zone’

Attendees call on commission to review CPD and ISP for any role they had in assisting federal immigration agents.

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