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Man arrested, charged with battery, injuring officer at Charleston business
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Man arrested, charged with battery, injuring officer at Charleston business

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 9, 2026

A man was arrested and accused of disorderly conduct and battery, including against a police officer, on Saturday in Charleston. 

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Leland Grove police chief arrested on DUI, domestic battery charges

Leland Grove police chief arrested on DUI, domestic battery charges

  • Updated Feb 5, 2026
Lanphier HS assistant principal arrested for battering student resigns
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Lanphier HS assistant principal arrested for battering student resigns

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 14, 2025

A District 186 staff member arrested in September for battery on campus has resigned. 

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Illinois Power Agency says solar battery storage proposal could save ratepayers $13.4b over 20 years

Illinois Power Agency says solar battery storage proposal could save ratepayers $13.4b over 20 years

  • Updated Oct 28, 2025
Charging battery catches fire in Champaign office building
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Charging battery catches fire in Champaign office building

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 30, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The Champaign and Urbana fire departments put out a fire in an office building after they said a battery caught fire …

Button batteries: How to keep kids safe
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Button batteries: How to keep kids safe

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 23, 2024

If a young child swallows a button battery it could cause severe injuries within 2 hours. 

Local doctors warn of button battery dangers
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Local doctors warn of button battery dangers

  • Sep 2, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — More kids are visiting the emergency room due to button batteries and local doctors want to help parents avoid a scary trip to the hospital.

Mother of Decatur child beaten by father admits to child endangerment, will serve probation
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Mother of Decatur child beaten by father admits to child endangerment, will serve probation

  • Mar 22, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A mother who authorities said knew about abuse happening to her daughter before the child's death and failed to report …

Inmate who charged at, battered correctional officer found guilty
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Inmate who charged at, battered correctional officer found guilty

  • Updated May 17, 2022

SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A Shelby County inmate who charged at and attacked a correctional officer has been found guilty. 

Troopers: Man who battered child arrested in Neoga
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Troopers: Man who battered child arrested in Neoga

  • Feb 24, 2022

NEOGA, Ill. (WAND) -  Troopers said a Neoga man has been arrested on charges of aggravated battery of a child. 

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