An Urbana non-profit received an award to help protect children from sexual abuse.
Over $6.7 million was awarded to the Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) Wednesday.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 34 awards totaling $2.4 million through the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program, including several winners throughout central Illinois.
The Springfield Airport Authority announced that Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is the winner of the American Airlines 2nd Quarter 2025 Customer Cup Award.
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announced that 21 Illinois community colleges, including several in central Illinois, have been named among the nations top 200 two-year institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for week 9 of the 2025 season.
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema is in the running for a prestigious coaching award this season.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Two Illinois environmental advocates were recognized with an inaugural award by Prairie Rivers Network (PRN).
Sen. Sally Turner was recognized as the 2025 Legislator of the Year by the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions Monday night.