Hegseth is facing questions and protests at a Senate hearing ahead over the U.S. war against Iran. Hegseth and other officials are appearing as Republicans push a $95 billion budget package to fund the military.

A bill on Pritzker's desk could align technology and requirements related to mobile IDs and ensure consistency as the digital driver's licenses are more widely used.

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The Sangamon County Public Health Department said there are eight reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the county.

The list recognizing student-athletes and head coaches from every level of college football who are making an impact through community service, academic achievement and leadership.

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A judge is set to decide if there's enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in April.

Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees Tuesday to challenge Democrats who hold top offices as the GOP searches for a path back to power in a battleground state it used to dominate.

120 million people are experiencing dangerous air quality.

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He leaves behind a 6-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter, his mother said.

Christian Mahone has been named the new principal of South Side Elementary School.

We're not monkeying around... There's a new baby in town!

The City of Decatur announced the hire of Dr. ShamRA Robinson as Deputy City Manager.

A new report says the Trump administration’s disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut services, seriously impeding efforts to prevent and treat the disease in dozens of countries.

Meet Jimothy, the raccoon that's making everyone do a double take.

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A lawyer says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom.

Sangamon County Rescue Squad announced Terry Nydegger's death on Facebook. Nydegger was also the longest-serving active SCRS member.

Two batches of Champaign County mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Mahomet is celebrating a milestone, delivering more than 1,000 beds to children across central Illinois over the past two and a half years.

Tuesday will feel like summer isn't quite ready to leave.

Illinois is looking for another winning season and tickets go on sale this week.

The money comes from Section 1003 funds, which are funneled from the federal government through the Illinois State Board of Education and target chronically underperforming schools.

Changes to federal student loan programs are creating new challenges for first-time borrowers, parents and those working to pay off existing student loan debt.

Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and Maine's Independent senator are demanding more details from Immigration and Customs Enforcement about vetting practices for new agents.

D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman scheduled a Sept. 28 trial for David Hearn during a hearing Monday. A grand jury indicted Hearn on a felony count of property destruction.

Dr. Odey Ukpo has overseen the autopsy reports of “Friends” star Matthew Perry and director Rob Reiner. And he made a rare public objection to being forced to withhold for months his office's findings on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Spain’s World Cup victory on Sunday added to the nation’s long list of recent triumphs across men’s, women’s and youth competitions.

Pedestrian and vehicle occupant deaths rose over that time in six countries — including the United States. However, more recent data shows road deaths fell in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025.

The Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Jameson Taillon and placed reliever Phil Maton back on the 15-day injured list with right knee tendinitis.

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The Decatur City Council approved $70,000 in grants to eight community organizations.

The 10 nights of U.S. airstrikes haven’t compelled Tehran to ease its grip on the strait. A fifth of all crude oil and natural gas traded once passed through the strait in peacetime.

Former Rep. Harry Benton previously held the seat until he resigned July 3 following sexual harassment accusations.

Illinois Reads Together, in partnership with the Illinois Literacy Foundation (ILF) and the Cubs, will have students complete their local library's summer reading program.

Springfield police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Monday afternoon.

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Federal health officials have remained focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak despite inaccurate test results reported over the weekend.

We all know we don't need the rain, but pockets of heavy rain (over an inch in spots) will return in a one-two punch.

Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the "fun ride" for Illinois Athletics in the last three years, and whether the best is yet to come for the program.

Civic leadership and healthcare workforce development come together each summer through the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute's Residential Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has moved into central Illinois, prompting health warnings from local medical professionals about the risks of prolonged outdoor exposure.

The Bailey campaign told WAND News the recent indictment of Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) is the perfect example of corruption between lawmakers and non-governmental organizations.

Bus service provided by FlixBus will operate a Decatur-to-St. Louis service, which will include twice-daily stops in Decatur.

The Defense Department said Monday in a statement that 25-year-old 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Authorities say five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to assist another person who was struggling to swim.

Bedard says Chicago is the only place he wants to play.