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Alderman: Cannabis grant distribution is unfair
Gregory proposes "1908 Race Riot Repair Commission."
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Miss Capital City is looking to become Miss Illinois
McKenna Vereeke wants to be Miss Illinois and also a psychiatrist.
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Raoul, Kelly, Kinzinger discuss January 6
The U.S. House convened a discussion on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol insurrection.
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New year, new option: Exploring endoscopic weight loss procedures
Patients with a BMI between 30 and 50 are generally good candidates, especially those who are active, motivated and seeking more than medication but not ready for traditional surgery.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources revises waterfowl hunting dates for 2026-30
IDNR will also hold a youth hunt day at the end of the South Zone season in late January as a pilot program.
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Illinois Department of Human Services reports yearslong data breach
Even after breach was discovered, agency waited months to notify individuals, media.
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Despite mounting budget pressure, graduated income tax remains political longshot
Gov. JB Pritzker backs the idea in principle but says it’s not a 2026 priority.
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Hockey Hall of Fame player and longtime Blackhawks executive Bob Pulford dies at 89
Off the ice, Pulford was the first president of the players union, taking part in early collective bargaining and laying the foundation for the modern NHLPA.
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Bears look to regroup for playoffs after closing regular season with 2 straight losses
The Bears (11-6) closed the regular season with back-to-back losses after falling to Detroit 19-16 on a last-second field goal.
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Sales tax numbers are big for D-186
Also: Superintendent search continues; e-learning plan renewed.
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UPDATE: Two dead after I-55 crash in Springfield
Victims are a 37-year-old Riverton woman and her eight-year-old daughter.
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Montana State beats Illinois State 35-34 in OT thriller for 1st national title since 1984
Illinois State made big defensive plays to give the Redbirds a chance.
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Some Cardinals players will make special appearance at UIS
The 2026 Cardinals Caravan will be at the upcoming UIS game on Saturday, Jan 17.
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Public Health urges flu shots and other safety preventative measures as influenza rates spike
IDPH urges the public to get flu shots and take other preventative measures to mitigate the spread of influenza.
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Illinois State plays Montana State seeking 1st FCS title after historic playoff run
Tommy Rittenhouse is capping his career with his best play. He has thrown for 3,257 yards, completing 64% of his passes.
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Finding joy through words: mother, son share hope in ‘Adventures of Neo’ series
Dawson told WAND News that the series was born out of a dark time shortly after Neo’s diagnosis.
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‘It’s a lifestyle’: Local runner tests his limits in ultramarathons
"It's a lifestyle," Albert said. "[People are] always telling me I'm crazy for how much I run."
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Veteran Meteorologist Nick Patrick joins WAND; forecasts to be heard on WTAX
Nick's Patrick's forecasts will be heard on Capitol Media Group radio stations, including WTAX.
2 weeks ago
Law guaranteeing universal mental health screenings for IL youth, teens takes effect
Students in grades three through 12 will participate in screenings once per school year..
