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1 week ago

Black Lives Matter Springfield celebrates 10-year anniversary with block party

Black Lives Matter partnered with the Institute for Justice to educate the community on qualified immunity. 

1 week ago

Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program

The laws expand eligibility requirements for low-income energy assistance and require new reporting on bill charges.

1 week ago

Coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

1 week ago

ISP: Barricaded suspect found dead after 12-hour standoff

The standoff ended around 1 a.m. Saturday.

1 week ago

Memorial Health receives national honor for nursing excellence

The designation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding patient care, nursing leadership and professional practice.

1 week ago

Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns

More than 1,500 data centers are in development nationwide, according to PRC.

1 week ago

Homeowner, auto insurance reform bills arrive on Pritzker’s desk

The Illinois Insurance Association told WAND News this change could cause homeowner insurance premiums to increase up to 20% or $230.

2 weeks ago

Springfield celebrates 60 years of YMCA youth soccer

"It really started as a vision — a place for kids to come and learn about the game, hopefully fall in love with the game, learn about being a good teammate and how to win graciously and lose graciously," Sowle said.

2 weeks ago

Illinois House to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment

Republican petition triggers special committee.

2 weeks ago

Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor

Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running. 

2 weeks ago

City adds Memorial Behavioral Health responders to some fire emergency calls

Crews were already a part of a number of police calls.

2 weeks ago

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling

The majority opinion also pushes back on claims made by the plaintiffs that semiautomatic weapons are not at fault for mass shootings.

2 weeks ago

State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment

"I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment."

2 weeks ago

Nokomis Police Department at risk after chief resigns

Officials are still tight-lipped about the resignation.

2 weeks ago

Lawsuit filed over approval of CyrusOne data center project near Springfield

Suit: Among other things, the project was approved improperly.

2 weeks ago

Are homes selling in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are selling in Springfield, IL.

2 weeks ago

IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

2 weeks ago

Man goes to prison for fatal Lincoln accident

The accident May 18th in Lincoln near Logan and Peoria Streets claimed the life of a passenger in a van, Christine Shaub, 66.

2 weeks ago

First-degree murder charges refiled against Lanphier HS stabbing suspect

The charges come after 20-year-old Kamyjah Bias' conviction was reversed and vacated in 2024 by an appellate court. 

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