A quick swab of the cheek saved Alec Kirchoefer's life. After being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2021, he needed a stem cell transplant. Aaron Clark was his only perfect match in the country, and they met for the first time this year. 

CARLINVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The city of Carlinville has announced the death of its mayor.

CARLINVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report detailing the events of a deadly May 31 …

CARLINVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Four people lost their lives in a rural Macoupin County plane crash, investigators said. 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent is making it's way through the Illinois State Capitol.