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Melanie Barnard "shops" for presents in "Santa's Workshop" at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Barnard's son Stuart is recovering there after recent surgery.

3 weeks ago

Santa’s elves make Christmas special for patients of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

'Santa's Workshop' is made possible through toy drives and Springfield's McGraw family.

Lawmakers and Sangamon County Board members, among others, sign a beam that will be put up in the new, under-construction, Sangamon County Transportation Center.

3 weeks ago

More signings of beams for Sangamon County transit center

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Another beam that will hold the new Sangamon County Transit Center in place has…

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

3 weeks ago

Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds

The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends, with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching playoff berths this week in the first year of the new regimes.

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Where’s Santa? Track him here!

We're helping the kids get ready for Christmas!

A signed copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum through Feb. 3 before being displayed again at Juneteenth.

3 weeks ago

Emancipation Proclamation back on display at ALPLM, for a limited time

It will be available through early February as part of the "Lincoln:  A Life and Legacy That Defined a Nation" exhibit.

Four Illinois members of Congress left to right; Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., and Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., are allowed to enter the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Broadview, Ill. (AP Photo/Sophia Tareen)

3 weeks ago

Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s ruling

“This visit will not end our responsibility. We will follow up,” Jackson said. “We will be back and we’ll demand answers.”

With the Supreme Court Building under renovations, the justices hear oral arguments on President Donald Trump's push to expand control over independent federal agencies, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

3 weeks ago

Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now

“At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois,” the high court majority wrote.

Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists as he leaves the Castel Gandolfo residence to head to the Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

3 weeks ago

Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois

Leo said he had spoken “explicitly” with Gov. JB Pritzker and urged him to not sign the bill into law.

3 weeks ago

DOJ sues Illinois’ governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals

Lawrence Benito, executive director of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, called the laws “a brave choice.”

Illinois State Police squad

3 weeks ago

Police: Suspect who died in police custody dragged LeRoy officer

The driver has since been identified by the Logan County Coroner has 66-year-old Richard Saunders of Guttenberg, Iowa.

Thomas McMillen

3 weeks ago

Attorney to Pritzker: Release man from prison who’s innocent of 1989 murder

Investigating Innocence wants Tom McMillen released before Christmas.

alcohol abuse

3 weeks ago

Liver disease among causes of alcohol-related deaths in parts of Illinois

One section of the state seems to have a dubious honor.

Officials demonstrate how quickly fires can burn during a news conference in December in Springfield.

3 weeks ago

Fire dangers still lurk leading up to Christmas

Many items in your home are made with petroleum-based products, increasing fire danger in your home.

A screenshot of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reading some of the rejected personalized license plates.

3 weeks ago

You can’t get that on a license plate

Watch the video here of Giannoulias showing you what's been banned.

The Save-a-Lot store on Clear Lake Ave. in Springfield is closing.

3 weeks ago

Save-a-Lot Springfield location to close Christmas Eve

No reason was given for the closure.

A train derailed in Stonington Sunday night.

3 weeks ago

Train partially derails in Christian County

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

The Divernon Fire Protection District receives a grant for more than $21,000.

3 weeks ago

Divernon Fire Protection District receives grant for new equipment

Radio and other equipment will be upgraded.

Phillip Nelson, Illinois Farm Bureau president

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.

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