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Illinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues
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Illinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

Business leaders told reporters in Springfield Tuesday that investments in childcare and early intervention services can help working parents.

2:06
Illinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues

Illinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues

  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

Business leaders told reporters in Springfield Tuesday that investments in childcare and early intervention services can help working parents.

0:51
Aging population, housing issues impacting DPS enrollment

Aging population, housing issues impacting DPS enrollment

  • Updated Jan 27, 2026
2 Douglas County towns under boil order after pump failure
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2 Douglas County towns under boil order after pump failure

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 4, 2026

Two Illinois towns near Douglas County went under a boil order Sunday morning.

Eisenhower HS to resume classes after cancellation over tech issues
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Eisenhower HS to resume classes after cancellation over tech issues

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 6, 2025

Eisenhower High School will resume classes Oct. 7 after cancelling them Monday due to technology issues.

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District 186 faces ongoing budget issues; further cuts likely on the way

District 186 faces ongoing budget issues; further cuts likely on the way

  • Updated Sep 16, 2025

Springfield School District 186 board members voted on a budget Monday night, but the district is still facing a multi-million-dollar deficit …

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Struggles of Women Veterans: Battling health issues due to toxic exposures

Struggles of Women Veterans: Battling health issues due to toxic exposures

  • Updated Apr 29, 2026

For women veterans, the job of getting medical care has only gotten tougher since their military service has ended.

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