http://www.wandtv.com/category/137698/sangamon-county en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WAND News 15 sangamon-county http://www.wandtv.com/story/21578077/businesses-say-gay-marriage-will-provide-boost http://www.wandtv.com/story/21578077/businesses-say-gay-marriage-will-provide-boost?t=2013-03-11T18:50:43Z WAND Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:50:00 EDT Springfield - The fate of same sex marriage rests in the hands of Illinois Representatives, but it was the words of a Vandalia senator last month have some businesses crying foul. Weddings mean big money News http://www.wandtv.com/story/21538237/gun-owners-march-on-capitol-wednesday http://www.wandtv.com/story/21538237/gun-owners-march-on-capitol-wednesday?t=2013-03-06T18:28:29Z WAND Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:28:00 EST Springfield - Thousands of gun owners from across the state were in Springfield Wednesday. They said if the other 49 states have concealed carry that Illinois should too. That's something a federal News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20663248/rutherford-on-mounting-state-debt http://www.wandtv.com/story/20663248/rutherford-on-mounting-state-debt?t=2013-01-23T18:54:14Z WAND Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:54:00 EST Springfield - State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says Illinois must deal quickly with its mounting debt. Earlier this week Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka warned that Illinois currently has 202,000 unpaid bills News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19325864/central-il-foodbank-produce-numbers-up-despite-drought http://www.wandtv.com/story/19325864/central-il-foodbank-produce-numbers-up-despite-drought?t=2012-08-20T23:50:04Z WAND Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:50:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - There's still a lot of produce getting out to those in need despite the drought. Spokesperson Kaleigh Friend says the food bank has been working to get a lot more produce out to the communities News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19309225/you-dont-have-to-break-the-bank-to-have-fun-at-state-fair http://www.wandtv.com/story/19309225/you-dont-have-to-break-the-bank-to-have-fun-at-state-fair?t=2012-08-17T23:21:07Z WAND Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:21:00 EDT Springfield - This weekend the Illinois State Fair is a must stop destination for a lot of people in central Illinois, and carrying around $20 can go a long way, if you know where to look. Before entering News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19243591/swine-flu-cases-on-the-rise-but-not-a-threat-to-state-fair http://www.wandtv.com/story/19243591/swine-flu-cases-on-the-rise-but-not-a-threat-to-state-fair?t=2012-08-10T00:43:55Z WAND Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:43:00 EDT Springfield - Pig owners will be on high alert at the Illinois State Fair. This after a new strain of swine flu has been discovered in at least four states, including here in Illinois. Last week the News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19242872/state-fair-kicks-off-with-twilight-parade http://www.wandtv.com/story/19242872/state-fair-kicks-off-with-twilight-parade?t=2012-08-09T21:59:17Z WAND Thu, 9 Aug 2012 21:59:00 EDT Fair season is beginning to wind down, but the big one is just getting started. Thursday was the first day of the Illinois State Fair and each year the Twilight Parade is the event to kick things into News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19226270/one-dead-in-accident-on-i55 http://www.wandtv.com/story/19226270/one-dead-in-accident-on-i55?t=2012-08-08T10:44:51Z WAND Wed, 8 Aug 2012 10:44:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD IL – A two vehicle crash left one dead. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18747027/american-red-cross-holds-walk-a-thon-fundraiser-saturday http://www.wandtv.com/story/18747027/american-red-cross-holds-walk-a-thon-fundraiser-saturday?t=2012-06-09T20:32:19Z WAND Sat, 9 Jun 2012 20:32:00 EDT Springfield - People were walking for a good cause in central Illinois this weekend. The American Red Cross hosted a walk-a-thon to benefit the meals on wheels program in Washington Park in Springfield News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22195434/firefighter-laid-to-rest-in-springfield http://www.wandtv.com/story/22195434/firefighter-laid-to-rest-in-springfield?t=2013-05-08T19:09:37Z WAND Wed, 8 May 2013 19:09:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - Chicago firefighter Sean Sloe has been laid to rest in his hometown of Springfield. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22198626/senate-committee-passes-cullertons-pension-reform-plan http://www.wandtv.com/story/22198626/senate-committee-passes-cullertons-pension-reform-plan?t=2013-05-08T18:27:04Z WAND Wed, 8 May 2013 18:27:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A Senate committee has approved a union-backed approach for addressing Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis.The Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 Wednesday to send News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22196420/sangamon-county-dirt-team http://www.wandtv.com/story/22196420/sangamon-county-dirt-team?t=2013-05-08T16:37:51Z WAND Wed, 8 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - Sangamon County Sheriff's D.I.R.T., along with Detectives and the Tactical Response Unit arrested Nathaniel Garecht, 36, of Springfield, Monday afternoon on charges of manufacture and delivery News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22193385/crimetracker-springfield-crime-of-the-week http://www.wandtv.com/story/22193385/crimetracker-springfield-crime-of-the-week?t=2013-05-08T09:36:27Z WAND Wed, 8 May 2013 09:36:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to solve an armed robbery that took place at South Grand Market, 1134 East South Grand on April 24th, at 8:10 PM.  Police say a suspect described as News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22160634/dirt-takes-down-suspected-drug-dealers http://www.wandtv.com/story/22160634/dirt-takes-down-suspected-drug-dealers?t=2013-05-04T08:48:58Z WAND Sat, 4 May 2013 08:48:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - Since being reinstated in March, Sangamon County's "DIRT" team, or Drug Interdiction Response Team, has taken down several local drug dealers.The latest example: Reginald Swope, 26, was arrested News http://www.wandtv.com/story/21969003/springfield-school-district-employees-placed-on-leave http://www.wandtv.com/story/21969003/springfield-school-district-employees-placed-on-leave?t=2013-04-16T15:19:11Z WAND Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:19:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - In question was the improper release of Illinois Standard Achievement Test scores of Capital College Preparatory Academy eighth-graders. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20180591/body-found-inside-a-springfield-tattoo-parlor http://www.wandtv.com/story/20180591/body-found-inside-a-springfield-tattoo-parlor?t=2012-11-26T11:44:56Z WAND Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:44:00 EST Sangamon Co. Sheriff Neil Williamson said, a body was found in the Springfield area. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19312541/ethnic-village-state-fairs-global-getaway http://www.wandtv.com/story/19312541/ethnic-village-state-fairs-global-getaway?t=2012-08-18T21:12:21Z WAND Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:12:00 EDT Springfield - Just two days left of this year's state fair. That means you have time to pig out on plenty of fair food. Ethnic Village has been a staple for the Illinois State Fair for a number of News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20481528/springfield-homicide-investigation http://www.wandtv.com/story/20481528/springfield-homicide-investigation?t=2013-01-02T00:08:38Z WAND Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:08:00 EST SPRINGFIELD - Police are investigating a homicide that took place early Wednesday morning in the 1900 block of East Cedar Street. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20402959/thomas-rees-memorial-caillon-tools-in-memory-of-newtown-connecticut-shooting-victims http://www.wandtv.com/story/20402959/thomas-rees-memorial-caillon-tools-in-memory-of-newtown-connecticut-shooting-victims?t=2012-12-21T14:20:00Z WAND Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:09:00 EST SPRINGFIELD - The 7.5 ton "bourdon" of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon tolled 26 times Friday morning to remember the lives lost in the Newtown, Connecticut shootings last week.The event coincided with News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20326717/concealed-carry-legislation-may http://www.wandtv.com/story/20326717/concealed-carry-legislation-may?t=2012-12-12T14:59:48Z WAND Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:59:00 EST CHICAGO (AP) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office says she is studying the issue, while gun control advocates quickly urged her to appeal Tuesday's ruling by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20325948/crime-stoppers-seeks-information-about-attempted-armed-robbery http://www.wandtv.com/story/20325948/crime-stoppers-seeks-information-about-attempted-armed-robbery?t=2012-12-12T11:01:40Z WAND Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:01:00 EST SANGAMON COUNTY - Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties is asking for your help to help solve an attempted armed robbery case in Springfield.Police say the incident occurred at 1134 E. South Grand News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20068553/veterans-honored-at-camp-butler-national-cemetery http://www.wandtv.com/story/20068553/veterans-honored-at-camp-butler-national-cemetery?t=2012-11-11T22:34:13Z WAND Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:34:00 EST Riverton - On Sunday, veterans, along with their families, from all over Illinois gathered at Riverton's Camp Butler National Cemetery. For many it was a way to pay tribute, for others it was a way News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19991536/ansar-shriners-circus-returns-to-springfield-this-weekend http://www.wandtv.com/story/19991536/ansar-shriners-circus-returns-to-springfield-this-weekend?t=2012-11-02T23:03:58Z WAND Fri, 2 Nov 2012 23:03:00 EDT Springfield - The Ansar Shriners is an organization that helps thousands of kids around the world every year, but on Friday, it was the community who was given a chance to come to the aid of those who News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864342/madigan-announces-620000-grant-from-national-foreclosure-settlement-funds http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864342/madigan-announces-620000-grant-from-national-foreclosure-settlement-funds?t=2012-10-19T12:40:39Z WAND Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:40:00 EDT CHICAGO – $620,000 in funding from the national foreclosure settlement has been awarded to Illinois Legal Aid Online. Attorney General Lisa Madigan's grant will be used to develop web-based resources News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864300/police-look-for-clues-in-armed-robbery http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864300/police-look-for-clues-in-armed-robbery?t=2012-10-19T12:36:35Z WAND Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:36:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - Police are asking for your help to find three men who broke into a home Thursday morning.It happened in the 2100 block of East Capitol Avenue.A man woke up to see the men inside the house. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19855094/crime-tracker http://www.wandtv.com/story/19855094/crime-tracker?t=2012-10-18T13:27:31Z WAND Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:27:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - This week Crime Stoppers of Sangamon County is seeking information about an aggravated robbery to a person which occurred at 1705 Schrader Ave, at 9:00 PM on October 15. Police say the News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19855051/yellow-dot-program-kicks-off http://www.wandtv.com/story/19855051/yellow-dot-program-kicks-off?t=2012-10-18T13:22:54Z WAND Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:22:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - IDOT encourages people to sign up for potentially life-saving program. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19812573/job-fairs-to-help-veterans-find-work http://www.wandtv.com/story/19812573/job-fairs-to-help-veterans-find-work?t=2012-10-13T16:40:36Z WAND Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:40:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - Illinois officials are planning a series of job fairs beginning next week to help veterans find work. The Department of Employment Security says the Veteran Job Fair of 2012 is part of. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19540659/memorial-medical-announces-145-million-dollar-expansion http://www.wandtv.com/story/19540659/memorial-medical-announces-145-million-dollar-expansion?t=2012-09-14T10:19:25Z WAND Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:19:00 EDT Springfield, IL - Memorial Medical gave WAND News insight into a state of the art,  $145 Million Dollar expansion project. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19523422/chatham-woman-caught-with-meth-making-materials http://www.wandtv.com/story/19523422/chatham-woman-caught-with-meth-making-materials?t=2012-09-12T14:11:04Z WAND Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:11:00 EDT Forsyth IL – Dana Jacobs of Chatham was arrested in Forsyth after allegedly being caught with materials to make meth. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19522870/crime-tracker-springfield-homicide-investigation http://www.wandtv.com/story/19522870/crime-tracker-springfield-homicide-investigation?t=2012-09-12T10:01:29Z WAND Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:01:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD, IL - Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties is asking for your help in a homicide investigation. The incident took place at the Sand Trap Tavern located at 1510 Melrose in Springfield. Police News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19295157/republican-day-at-state-fair http://www.wandtv.com/story/19295157/republican-day-at-state-fair?t=2012-08-16T15:16:24Z WAND Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:16:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Republicans plan an Illinois State Fair rally that promises to be much calmer than the one held by Democrats. Union protesters called Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn a liar and booed News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/19296787/red-cross-offers-safety-tips-for-going-back-to-school http://www.wandtv.com/story/19296787/red-cross-offers-safety-tips-for-going-back-to-school?t=2012-08-16T14:46:34Z WAND Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:46:00 EDT Springfield, IL - It's once again that time of year in Central Illinois when local schools will be opening their doors to a new group of students. The American Red Cross wants children of all ages to be News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19285509/first-night-call-for-performers http://www.wandtv.com/story/19285509/first-night-call-for-performers?t=2012-08-15T13:28:08Z WAND Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:28:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Area Arts Council announces a call for performers for this year's 26th annual First Night® Springfield. First Night is a family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration of the News - News Release http://www.wandtv.com/story/19284295/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week-criminal-damage http://www.wandtv.com/story/19284295/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week-criminal-damage?t=2012-08-15T11:37:14Z WAND Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:37:00 EDT Sangamon County, IL - Crime Stoppers is seeking information about multiple acts of criminal damage at the 4th Street & Stanford rail road over-pass in Springfield. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19272372/fatal-accident-victim-identified http://www.wandtv.com/story/19272372/fatal-accident-victim-identified?t=2012-08-14T09:45:33Z WAND Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:45:00 EDT Sangamon County, IL - WAND has learned the identity of the woman who died after being hit by a car on I-72 near New Berlin. The Sangamon County Coroner says it appears Scarlett K. Walton, 31, of Springfield News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19263534/red-cross-has-safety-reminders-for-state-fair-visitors http://www.wandtv.com/story/19263534/red-cross-has-safety-reminders-for-state-fair-visitors?t=2012-08-13T11:28:36Z WAND Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:28:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - With the Illinois State Fair up and running, the American Red Cross wants fairgoers to stay safe during their visit. Each year, hundreds of individuals throughout the country are News - News Release http://www.wandtv.com/story/19167753/crime-of-the-week-vandalism-in-springfield http://www.wandtv.com/story/19167753/crime-of-the-week-vandalism-in-springfield?t=2012-08-01T10:20:08Z WAND Wed, 1 Aug 2012 10:20:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - Police in Springfield are looking for information concerning 15 acts of vandalism that occurred in the Twin Lakes subdivision between 10:00 PM, July 23, and 6:00 AM, July 24. Police say News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19132102/shooting-suspect-arrested http://www.wandtv.com/story/19132102/shooting-suspect-arrested?t=2012-07-27T14:57:51Z WAND Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:57:00 EDT Springfield, Ill. - A 21 year old woman is under arrest after an early morning shooting in Sangamon County. Naomi Painter has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19037105/governor-quinn-expands http://www.wandtv.com/story/19037105/governor-quinn-expands?t=2012-07-16T16:35:34Z WAND Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:35:00 EDT MT. VERNON – July 16, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn has announced state assistance available to farmers and residents in drought impacted areas. Governor Quinn called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Press Release http://www.wandtv.com/story/19035527/crime-of-the-week-burglaries-in-decatur http://www.wandtv.com/story/19035527/crime-of-the-week-burglaries-in-decatur?t=2012-07-16T13:42:13Z WAND Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:42:00 EDT Decatur, Illinois - The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week's crime of the week. Between June 8th and June 15th, 2012, unknown subject(s) burglarized three houses between the News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19035505/governor-quinn-signs-bills-designed-to-help-crime-victims http://www.wandtv.com/story/19035505/governor-quinn-signs-bills-designed-to-help-crime-victims?t=2012-07-16T13:39:15Z WAND Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:39:00 EDT CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn signed three new laws to increase assistance for crime victims and their families. The measures are designed to strengthen crime victims' rights, ensure that victims know News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18995164/energy-assistance-program-appointments-to-begin-july-11 http://www.wandtv.com/story/18995164/energy-assistance-program-appointments-to-begin-july-11?t=2012-07-10T18:55:18Z WAND Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:55:00 EDT Sangamon County, Ill. - Sangamon County Community Resources will begin scheduling Summer Energy Assistance Program appointments Wednesday, July 11, 2012 by calling 535-3120. Appointments will begin on News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18990898/police-seek-information-on-copper-thefts http://www.wandtv.com/story/18990898/police-seek-information-on-copper-thefts?t=2012-07-10T11:45:24Z WAND Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:45:00 EDT Sangamon County, Ill. - The reward for information leading to the arrest of copper thieves has gone up. Crimestoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties - through the month of July- is raising the award News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18981239/southeastern-illinois-drug-task-force-seeks-assistance http://www.wandtv.com/story/18981239/southeastern-illinois-drug-task-force-seeks-assistance?t=2012-07-09T12:12:57Z WAND Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:12:00 EDT Effingham, Ill. - The Effingham-based Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force (SEIDTF) would like to request assistance from the public in identifying possible illegal cannabis plant grow operations. Traditionally, News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18942929/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week-sangamon-county http://www.wandtv.com/story/18942929/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week-sangamon-county?t=2012-07-03T12:56:45Z WAND Tue, 3 Jul 2012 12:56:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a vehicle burglary at 6011 South 6th St Frontage Road, Motel 6, which occurred between the evening of June 19, 2012 and morning News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18897587/fire-department-on-alert-with-blazing-heat-expected http://www.wandtv.com/story/18897587/fire-department-on-alert-with-blazing-heat-expected?t=2012-06-27T17:24:34Z WAND Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:24:00 EDT Effingham, Ill - Due to the extremely dry environmental conditions that persist in our area it is necessary to invoke a ban on all burning in the response jurisdiction of the Shumway Fire Protection District. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18895515/law-requires-athletic-coaches-university-staff-to-report-abuse http://www.wandtv.com/story/18895515/law-requires-athletic-coaches-university-staff-to-report-abuse?t=2012-06-27T14:24:10Z WAND Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:24:00 EDT CHICAGO - June 27, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn has signed a law designed to further protect children and young people from sex abuse and child abuse. House Bill 3887 requires coaches and university employees News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18780889/fatal-accident-in-christian-county http://www.wandtv.com/story/18780889/fatal-accident-in-christian-county?t=2012-06-14T12:50:05Z WAND Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:50:00 EDT Assumption, Ill. - The names of those involved in a deadly crash on Route 55 Wednesday afternoon have been released. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18767691/update-springfield-deaths http://www.wandtv.com/story/18767691/update-springfield-deaths?t=2012-06-12T13:23:44Z WAND Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:23:00 EDT Springfield, Ill - WAND has learned two people found dead inside a Springfield apartment last week may have died as the result of a murder-suicide. A preliminary autopsy shows 43 year old Vecheeka Wesley-Sullers News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18740415/police-investigate-apparent-shootings http://www.wandtv.com/story/18740415/police-investigate-apparent-shootings?t=2012-06-08T19:06:15Z WAND Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:06:00 EDT Springfield, Ill - Police are investigating two apparent shooting deaths in the 64-hundred block of Winterberry Lane. More details as they become available. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18739149/crimetracker-bodies-found http://www.wandtv.com/story/18739149/crimetracker-bodies-found?t=2012-06-08T19:04:25Z WAND Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:04:00 EDT Springfield, Ill - Two bodies were found at an apartment in the 300 block of South Durkin Drive in Springfield Thursday. Police made the discovery while conducting a "check on welfare" call. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18741956/fatal-accident-in-macon-county http://www.wandtv.com/story/18741956/fatal-accident-in-macon-county?t=2012-06-08T18:21:52Z WAND Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:21:00 EDT Havana, Ill - A man is dead following an accident on US Route 136. Police say the driver of a semi truck was driving west on US 136 approximately 2.5 miles east of Havana when he leaned over to pick up News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18730081/william-cellini-suffers-heart-attack http://www.wandtv.com/story/18730081/william-cellini-suffers-heart-attack?t=2012-06-07T14:26:16Z WAND Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:26:00 EDT CHICAGO (AP) - William Cellini, a former Illinois powerbroker convicted of conspiring to shake down a Hollywood producer, has suffered a heart attack. According to a family spokesperson, Cellini, 77, News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18718362/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week-robbery-in-springfield http://www.wandtv.com/story/18718362/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week-robbery-in-springfield?t=2012-06-06T12:29:19Z WAND Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:29:00 EDT Springfield, Ill. - Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve robbery which occurred on May 11th around 11am near Jamals, located at 1200 E Ash. The victim leaving Jamals, walking south on 12th was News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18718308/vehicle-service-consolidation-could-mean-savings http://www.wandtv.com/story/18718308/vehicle-service-consolidation-could-mean-savings?t=2012-06-06T12:21:05Z WAND Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:21:00 EDT Springfield, Ill - Sangamon County is looking to save money by reducing the cost of service vehicles. According to Sangamon County officials, up to $70,000 each year can be saved by consolidating maintenance News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18718071/pension-reform-being-discussed http://www.wandtv.com/story/18718071/pension-reform-being-discussed?t=2012-06-06T12:06:08Z WAND Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:06:00 EDT Springfield, Ill - Cutting state pension costs is on the agenda Wednesday as Governor Pat Quinn meets with legislative leaders. Senate President John Cullerton wants to pass measures where there is broad News http://www.wandtv.com/story/15660878/man-accused-of-shooting-cousin http://www.wandtv.com/story/15660878/man-accused-of-shooting-cousin?t=2011-10-10T19:31:59Z WAND Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:31:00 EDT MAHOMET, IL - A man remains in the Champaign County Jail, accused of shooting and killing his cousin.Gerard James is accused of shooting and killing Harlan James while working on a combine in a field on News http://www.wandtv.com/story/15412099/rockballet-tickets http://www.wandtv.com/story/15412099/rockballet-tickets?t=2011-09-07T15:23:33Z WAND Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:23:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Springfield Ballet Company presents the "best of" Rockballet featuring LIVE MUSIC provided by the newly formed, multi-talented band, Downstate on Sat, Sept 10th at 8 pm and Sun, Sept News http://www.wandtv.com/story/15178701/triathlons-at-lake-springfield http://www.wandtv.com/story/15178701/triathlons-at-lake-springfield?t=2011-07-30T09:08:19Z WAND Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:08:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - The Iron Abe Olympic and Stoneman Triathlon, sponsored by SIU HealthCare Sports Medicine, PhysioTherapy Professionals, and Scheels, will be held on July 30th starting at 7:30 am at the Lake News http://www.wandtv.com/story/15167079/search-continues-for-hit-and-run-driver http://www.wandtv.com/story/15167079/search-continues-for-hit-and-run-driver?t=2011-07-28T16:42:34Z WAND Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:42:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - The search continues for a man involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident. Donald Thompson, 53, was hit on the night of July 14. A witness told police the driver of a dark-colored SUV hit News http://www.wandtv.com/story/15162772/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week http://www.wandtv.com/story/15162772/crime-stoppers-crime-of-the-week?t=2011-07-28T08:07:25Z WAND Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:07:00 EDT SANGAMON COUNTY - Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Residential Burglary and Unlawful Use of Credit Card. Reports indicate that on Sunday April 3rd there was a Residential Burglary reported News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14893550/national-checker-car-club-of-america-national-convention-in-springfield http://www.wandtv.com/story/14893550/national-checker-car-club-of-america-national-convention-in-springfield?t=2011-06-13T11:00:41Z WAND Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:00:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD - The National Checker Car Club of America National Convention will take place in Springfield June 16 – 18, 2011. Over 20 classic Checker Cars will be in town for the convention. The public News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14743901/isp-issues-reminder-to-motorists http://www.wandtv.com/story/14743901/isp-issues-reminder-to-motorists?t=2011-05-28T09:18:39Z WAND Sat, 28 May 2011 09:18:00 EDT EFFINGHAM, IL -The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists that warmer weather means an increase in motorcycle traffic. "Motorists should be aware of the increased presence of motorcycle riders News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14741921/scope-daycare-to-close http://www.wandtv.com/story/14741921/scope-daycare-to-close?t=2011-05-27T17:52:51Z WAND Fri, 27 May 2011 17:52:00 EDT Parents can get free help to find other daycares in through the Community Child Care Connection, which has a database of more than 700 providers. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14735469/safer-schools-the-focus-of-house-bill-78 http://www.wandtv.com/story/14735469/safer-schools-the-focus-of-house-bill-78?t=2011-05-26T17:53:51Z WAND Thu, 26 May 2011 17:53:00 EDT Champaign - A new bill in the statehouse will make it a misdemeanor for certain people to enter areas surrounding schools. House Bill 78 seeks to set up a 1000-foot buffer zone around schools. People News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14726418/local-red-cross-deploys-two-to-joplin http://www.wandtv.com/story/14726418/local-red-cross-deploys-two-to-joplin?t=2011-05-26T13:47:10Z WAND Thu, 26 May 2011 13:47:00 EDT (SPRINGFIELD) -Two American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Volunteers Being Deployed to Joplin, MO Anthony Doll and Sue McDermith leave this morning The American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14591772/antique-farm-show http://www.wandtv.com/story/14591772/antique-farm-show?t=2011-05-07T08:07:13Z WAND Sat, 7 May 2011 08:07:00 EDT The event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the New Salem Lincoln League. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398627/attorney-general-school-board-broke-state-laws http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398627/attorney-general-school-board-broke-state-laws?t=2013-05-22T16:25:19Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:00 EDT Springfield – The State Attorney General says the Springfield School Board broke state laws. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398367/ill-general-assembly-overrides-smart-grid-veto http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398367/ill-general-assembly-overrides-smart-grid-veto?t=2013-05-22T16:11:17Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 16:11:00 EDT Springfield -- The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398195/medicaid-could-be-growing http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398195/medicaid-could-be-growing?t=2013-05-22T15:50:41Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 15:50:00 EDT Springfield – Medicaid in Illinois could be getting a little bigger. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22393829/crime-stoppers-looking-for-information-about-a-robbery http://www.wandtv.com/story/22393829/crime-stoppers-looking-for-information-about-a-robbery?t=2013-05-22T12:18:33Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:00 EDT Sangamon and Menard County - This week Crime Stoppers needs tips about a robbery in the 400 block of E Edwards, on April, 24 at 8:30p. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22392627/new-emergency-alert-service-offered http://www.wandtv.com/story/22392627/new-emergency-alert-service-offered?t=2013-05-22T11:51:48Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 11:51:00 EDT Springfield – The city of Springfield has a new way to keep people safe. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22391976/argument-over-pit-bull-leads-to-shots-fired http://www.wandtv.com/story/22391976/argument-over-pit-bull-leads-to-shots-fired?t=2013-05-22T11:37:20Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:00 EDT Springfield – Police say an argument over a pit bull lead to shots fired in a home yesterday morning. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22390983/lincolns-library-honors-illinois-fallen-soldiers http://www.wandtv.com/story/22390983/lincolns-library-honors-illinois-fallen-soldiers?t=2013-05-22T11:08:26Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 11:08:00 EDT SPRINGFIELD -- The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is hosting an exhibit of drawings of fallen Illinois soldiers. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22366470/bullet-grazes-a-17-year-old-woman-police-investigating http://www.wandtv.com/story/22366470/bullet-grazes-a-17-year-old-woman-police-investigating?t=2013-05-21T16:27:04Z WAND Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:00 EDT Springfield - Officers say a 17 year old woman was grazed by a bullet in the 18 hundred block of South 16th Street that is only a block away from Iles Elementary. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22308799/tanning-ban-bill-now-on-governors-desk http://www.wandtv.com/story/22308799/tanning-ban-bill-now-on-governors-desk?t=2013-05-21T11:01:26Z WAND Tue, 21 May 2013 11:01:00 EDT Springfield – The fate of teen tanning now rests with the Governor. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22301785/make-nomination-for-illinoisan-of-the-day http://www.wandtv.com/story/22301785/make-nomination-for-illinoisan-of-the-day?t=2013-05-20T17:11:06Z WAND Mon, 20 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT Springfield – If you know someone making a difference in our community now is the time to nominate them for "Illinoisan of the Day," at this year's state fair. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402964/june-sentencing-in-kan-for-dad-who-bound-kids http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402964/june-sentencing-in-kan-for-dad-who-bound-kids?t=2013-05-23T05:04:11Z APIL Thu, 23 May 2013 05:03:00 EDT A June sentencing date has been scheduled for a suburban Chicago man who was arrested after two of his children were found bound and blindfolded in a Wal-Mart parking lot in eastern Kansas. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402785/w-ill-drug-court-supervisor-facing-drug-charge http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402785/w-ill-drug-court-supervisor-facing-drug-charge?t=2013-05-23T04:08:02Z APIL Thu, 23 May 2013 04:07:00 EDT Federal prosecutors have charged the supervisor of a western Illinois drug-court program with allowing his home to be used to make methamphetamine and to grow marijuana. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402784/jurors-to-resume-deliberations-at-trump-trial http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402784/jurors-to-resume-deliberations-at-trump-trial?t=2013-05-23T04:08:02Z APIL Thu, 23 May 2013 04:07:00 EDT Jurors are set to deliberate a second day at a civil trial where an 87-year-old woman alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a condominium deal. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402783/man-sentenced-for-killing-man-lured-for-sex http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402783/man-sentenced-for-killing-man-lured-for-sex?t=2013-05-23T04:08:02Z APIL Thu, 23 May 2013 04:07:00 EDT A 50-year prison sentence was handed a man convicted of killing an unarmed man lured to a McHenry County home for sex. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402782/prosecution-case-may-be-near-end-in-beason-trial http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402782/prosecution-case-may-be-near-end-in-beason-trial?t=2013-05-23T04:08:03Z APIL Thu, 23 May 2013 04:07:00 EDT Prosecutors appear to be nearing the end of their case in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois family to death in 2009. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402781/former-gov-thompson-to-get-honorary-niu-degree http://www.wandtv.com/story/22402781/former-gov-thompson-to-get-honorary-niu-degree?t=2013-05-23T04:08:03Z APIL Thu, 23 May 2013 04:07:00 EDT Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson is being given an honorary law degree by Northern Illinois University. 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