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Education
2 months ago
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.

Jacob Albert
Sports
2 months ago
‘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.”

Meteorologist Nick Patrick joins the WAND Weather team, heard daily on WTAX.
Local
2 months ago
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.

Education
2 months 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..

The James Project
Local
2 months ago
Springfield woman shares her experience as a foster parent with the help of a local organization

“I had a lot of fears as a single person jumping into foster care, and then I realized that the impact I could make was greater than the fears I had,” Knight said. “I want the kids in our community to know that they are cared for and they are seen, and that is the mission I am on.”

Local
2 months ago
Improve your money habits by setting financial resolutions for 2026

Most financial resolutions fall into four categories: creating a budget, reducing debt, building up savings and improving credit scores.

Doctor listens to a pregnant woman’s abdomen using a stethoscope.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths

Black women were more than twice as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition.

Immigrant rights advocates demonstrate outside the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield in May, 2025, urging passage of legislation to guarantee all children the right to a free public education regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
2 months ago
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom

Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.

Dry January
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Dry January challenge encourages health reset for the new year

A month of sobriety offers physical and mental benefits, with tips to help participants succeed.

Agriculture
2 months ago
USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

FBA payments are based on planted acres in 2025, Economic Research Service cost of production, and the World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate Report.

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