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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
4 months ago
Bears look to regroup for playoffs after closing regular season with 2 straight losses

The Bears (11-6) closed the regular season with back-to-back losses after falling to Detroit 19-16 on a last-second field goal.

District 186 headquarters sign
Education
4 months ago
Sales tax numbers are big for D-186

Also: Superintendent search continues; e-learning plan renewed.

Illinois State Police squad
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Two dead after I-55 crash in Springfield

Victims are a 37-year-old Riverton woman and her eight-year-old daughter.

Montana State place-kicker Myles Sansted (39) kicks a point after try to win the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Illinois State in overtime Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Sports
4 months ago
Montana State beats Illinois State 35-34 in OT thriller for 1st national title since 1984

Illinois State made big defensive plays to give the Redbirds a chance.

Sports
4 months ago
Some Cardinals players will make special appearance at UIS

The 2026 Cardinals Caravan will be at the upcoming UIS game on Saturday, Jan 17.

flu
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Public Health urges flu shots and other safety preventative measures as influenza rates spike

IDPH urges the public to get flu shots and take other preventative measures to mitigate the spread of influenza.

Illinois State University Redbirds
Sports
4 months ago
Illinois State plays Montana State seeking 1st FCS title after historic playoff run

Tommy Rittenhouse is capping his career with his best play. He has thrown for 3,257 yards, completing 64% of his passes.

Education
4 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
4 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.”