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Over $200,000 secured for central Illinois literacy programs
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Over $200,000 secured for central Illinois literacy programs

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 24, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Over $227,000 in funding has been secured to support four literacy programs in Springfield and Decatur. 

DMV+ office in Champaign boosts new features, improved customer service
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DMV+ office in Champaign boosts new features, improved customer service

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Aug 4, 2025

The new DMV+ office in Champaign is located in a renovated Secretary of State facility, which first opened in 2015.

As the REAL ID deadline approaches, people rush to get appointments before travel
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As the REAL ID deadline approaches, people rush to get appointments before travel

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated May 5, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The deadline for a REAL ID is May 7th, and many people are still unsure if they need one. After this date, a REAL ID wi…

IL Secretary of State shares new video highlighting dangers of texting and driving
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IL Secretary of State shares new video highlighting dangers of texting and driving

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Apr 22, 2025

A video showing the dangers of distracted driving was announced Tuesday by the Illinois Secretary of State. All people looking to receive their learner permit in Illinois will be required to watch the video. It lasts 1 minute and 30 seconds, showing how eating, texting or generally being distracted while driving can cause fatal accidents in seconds.

Final deadline for Real ID set for May
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Final deadline for Real ID set for May

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Feb 20, 2025

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias at a press conference announced the final deadline for Real ID is coming May 7.

Il Secretary of State proposes age change for senior driving test
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Il Secretary of State proposes age change for senior driving test

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Feb 16, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is championing a bipartisan bill to raise the mandatory drivers test …

Flag Commission selects top 10 Illinois flag designs
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Flag Commission selects top 10 Illinois flag designs

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 10, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Flag Commission has selected its top ten finalists for the state flag redesign.

Flag commission will begin accepting submissions for new Illinois flag
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Flag commission will begin accepting submissions for new Illinois flag

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 28, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting submissions for a possible new state flag next Tuesday.

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