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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)
IL State News
4 months 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.

Greg Bovino, the chief patrol agent for the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro sector, center, stands with federal immigration agents near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Ill., Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
4 months 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
Local
4 months 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
Local
4 months ago
Attorney to Pritzker: Release man from prison who’s innocent of 1989 murder

Investigating Innocence wants Tom McMillen released before Christmas.

alcohol abuse
Local
4 months 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.
Local
4 months 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.
IL State News
4 months 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.
Business
4 months ago
Save-a-Lot Springfield location to close Christmas Eve

No reason was given for the closure.

A train derailed in Stonington Sunday night.
Local
4 months 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.
Local
4 months ago
Divernon Fire Protection District receives grant for new equipment

Radio and other equipment will be upgraded.