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2 hours ago
On economic development, Pritzker, Bailey are miles apart
Governor touts progress, but Illinois still lags nation in key economic metrics. Bailey sees lower taxes as the key.
2 hours ago
Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks each score 20 as No. 3 Illinois beats Fairleigh Dickinson 120-45
The Fighting Illini made a program-record 19 3-pointers.
3 hours ago
District 186 staff: Survey says …
"Reduce administrative overhead" and "consolidate buildings" are popular ideas.
3 hours ago
Active demolition of the Springfield Pillsbury plant is continuing
The tallest building in Springfield to come down.
3 hours ago
DOJ deploying 1,000 election monitors nationwide, including Illinois counties
Monitors will be stationed in Cook, Champaign, Sangamon, St. Clair and Madison county polling locations.
8 hours ago
‘Our home away from home’: Springfield’s Curve Inn reopens nearly 9 months after fire
Regulars returned to the bar following renovation.
9 hours ago
District 186 prepares to raise property taxes
A public hearing and vote are scheduled for Dec. 7.
22 hours ago
UIS students rally, march, against injustice, racism
Students used a number of rallying cries to get their points across.
24 hours ago
IL Dems’ election eve sprint includes Springfield
Pritzker says opponent Bailey wants to cut public education.
1 day ago
IL plan could create tax credits for independent grocery stores, pharmacies
Effort to eliminate pharmacy, grocery deserts in Illinois.
1 day ago
Springfield voters to weigh in on landlord registry and licensing program
Bankhead said she has also talked to a lot of residents who have come home to notes from the city saying the property is going to be condemned.
1 day ago
Ready, set, vote!
14,000 mail voters and 8,000 early voters represent increases over 2022 midterm.
2 days ago
IL bill could provide grant funding to counties recovering from intense summer storms
The plan would allow IEMA to create emergency rules for a grant program with money from the budget stabilization fund. Local governments in Alexander, Champaign, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Fulton, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Pulaski, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Will counties would be eligible for relief funds.
2 days ago
Logan County Sheriff’s Office violated teen victim’s rights, Illinois AG finds
WAND News contacted Logan County Sheriff Mark Landers for an interview. He declined to speak on camera but said his office takes sexual assault reports seriously and treats victims with respect.
2 days ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
Polls close at 7 p.m. local time, which is 8 p.m. ET.
2 days ago
Illinois struggles but beats Maryland 20-17 on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski
“The way this team's persevered, nothing's really come easy,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said.
2 days ago
Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration
Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.
4 days ago
Bell: Sangamon County Jail isn’t safe, but I’ll change that if elected
Bell says the jail is in disrepair, and getting that up to code is job one.
