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Poll shows strong bipartisan support for Illinois POWER Act
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (212+ words) ILLINOIS, (WAND) - A new statewide poll shows strong bipartisan support for the proposed POWER Act, aimed at increasing oversight of data centers across Illinois. According to the survey, nearly 70 percent of likely 2026 voters support the legislation after hearing a brief…...
Illinois bill tackling digital grocery coupon concerns passes unanimously out of House
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (216+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " A bill heading to the Illinois Senate could address growing frustration with digital coupons for grocery stores. Abortion access fund bill passes out of Illinois House IL House unanimously passes bill banning unnecessary fees for IDOC mail House…...
Illinois sports betting plummets after tax implementation
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (377+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - New data from the Illinois Gaming Board shows sports betting in Illinois is down significantly. In September of last year, the state implemented a $0. 25 tax on the first20 million wagers at each sportsbook. After that, the tax increases to…...
Popular holiday bark sold at Illinois grocery stores recalled days before Christmas
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) (NBC CHICAGO) - An Illinois sweets company is recalling bags of popular holiday bark sold at beloved grocery stores nationwide because they may contain undeclared allergens that could lead to "life-threatening" allergic reactions if consumed. The voluntary recall, issued by Silvestri…...
More snow, dangerous cold temperatures for the weekend
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (151+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -Another blast of accumulating snow for central Illinois on Saturday. Much like its predecessor, this event will be a fast-moving storm that will wind down later Saturday afternoon from west to east. Before it does, accumulations will peak…...
How much snow will central Illinois see on Saturday?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (147+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A significant winter storm is rolling into Illinois Saturday and will drop snow across most of central Illinois." The WAND Weather team expects 3" to 6" generally along I-72 and south. From I-72 and north snow could be 6" to 12". Farther north towards…...
Illinois hoping run game improves as they prepare for Western Michigan
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (82+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois returned to Champaign after winning on the road at Duke. The Illini forced the Blue Devils into five turnovers on Saturday and were able to capitalize. After a rough first half for the running game and offensive…...
New Illinois laws crack down on crypto scams, create regulatory oversight
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (354+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Monday to create a clear regulatory system for cryptocurrency and other digital assets. The bill action comes as the FBI recently reported that Illinois consumers lost over $270 million in crypto…...
Illinois men's basketball releases 2025-26 non-conference schedule
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (438+ words) Image Taken At Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball Game, State Farm Center, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Courtney Bay/Illinois Athletics CHAMPAIGN, Ill. "Illinois has unveiled its completed 2025-26 non-conference schedule, highlighted by five games against high-major…...
Illinois law raises mandatory senior road test age from 79 to 87
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (251+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " A new Illinois law is raising the mandatory senior driving test age from 79 to 87." Drivers 79 and older will be required to renew their license, but they will not have to take a driver's test for the renewal process....