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Local woman shares her experience as a foster parent with the help of a local organization

Local woman shares her experience as a foster parent with the help of a local organization

  • Updated Dec 30, 2025

For Hannah Knight, the desire to become a foster parent started in high school. One of her friends entered foster care, and it was hard for he…

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Local group spreads holiday cheer to to Decatur's homeless

Local group spreads holiday cheer to to Decatur's homeless

  • Updated Dec 19, 2025
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Springfield City Council approves $170k for program to help low-income families

Springfield City Council approves $170k for program to help low-income families

  • Updated Dec 9, 2025
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Bill creating safety zones, allowing immigrant families to file civil lawsuits against ICE heads to Pritzker's desk

Bill creating safety zones, allowing immigrant families to file civil lawsuits against ICE heads to Pritzker's desk

  • Updated Nov 7, 2025

The Illinois Bivens Act would ensure that essential community spaces like hospitals, courthouses, universities and daycare centers remain safe…

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Nearly half of Macon Co. households struggling with rising costs, food drive steps in to help

Nearly half of Macon Co. households struggling with rising costs, food drive steps in to help

  • Updated Sep 29, 2025

Organizers of the annual WSOY Community Food Drive said the need for support is greater than ever, as new numbers show nearly half of Macon Co…

The Dwelling Place of Vermilion County re-opens day center for people experiencing homelessness
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The Dwelling Place of Vermilion County re-opens day center for people experiencing homelessness

  • Daja Clayton
  • Updated Apr 8, 2024

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — The Dwelling Place has been serving Vermilion County since 2020. They've re-opened one of their three homes dedicated …

Young Farming Family

Young Farming Family

  • Updated Aug 24, 2023
U of I police officer writes children's book for families handling grief
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U of I police officer writes children's book for families handling grief

  • Daja Clayton
  • Updated Dec 29, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - University of Illinois Police Officer, Valerie Marcotte wrote a children's book from her personal experience for othe…

Decatur Elks help terminally ill mother pay off mortgage
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Decatur Elks help terminally ill mother pay off mortgage

  • Daja Clayton
  • Updated Dec 27, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A family going through a difficult time has one less thing to worry about thanks to help from a local organization.

First responders host Toys for Tots drive in Springfield
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First responders host Toys for Tots drive in Springfield

  • Daja Clayton
  • Updated Nov 14, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - First responders in Springfield come out for their annual Toys for Tots drive.

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