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Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren killed in helicopter crash
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Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren killed in helicopter crash

  • By Francie Swidler
  • Updated Oct 23, 2025

 The son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren of Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey were killed in a helicopter crash. 

State and local leaders visit Farm Progress show to share agricultural priorities and challenges
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State and local leaders visit Farm Progress show to share agricultural priorities and challenges

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Aug 26, 2025

Among the guests on the first day of the 2025 Farm Progress Show were several state and local leaders. 

Central Illinois communities to enforce mask rule differently
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Central Illinois communities to enforce mask rule differently

  • Chris Carter
  • Updated May 1, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – It is the new look across Illinois. Face coverings in public are now required.

Gov. Pritzker addresses release of 4,035 inmates from state prisons
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Gov. Pritzker addresses release of 4,035 inmates from state prisons

  • Updated May 1, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – The office of Governor J.B. Pritzker released new information about the release of thousands of inmates since March 1, …

Apple CEO Tim Cook Donates 100,000 N95 Masks to Illinois
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Donates 100,000 N95 Masks to Illinois

  • Updated Apr 12, 2020

(WAND) - With the shortage of PPE for health care and first responders during COVID-19, Apple CEO Tim Cook donated 100,000 N95 masks to the st…

Chicago Mayor announces continued closure of schools
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Chicago Mayor announces continued closure of schools

  • Updated Mar 19, 2020

CHICAGO (WAND) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave a televised address to the residents of Chicago on Thursday night.

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Patient tests positive for COVID-19 in central Illinois
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Patient tests positive for COVID-19 in central Illinois

  • Updated Mar 14, 2020

Gov. Pritzker unveils five-year economic plan for Illinois
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Gov. Pritzker unveils five-year economic plan for Illinois

  • Oct 9, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released a five-year economic plan for Illinois that builds on the state's strongest sectors s…

Pritzker grants clemency to U.S. veteran deported to Mexico
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Pritzker grants clemency to U.S. veteran deported to Mexico

  • Aug 30, 2019

ILLINOIS (WAND) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday announced that he has granted clemency to a U.S. Army veteran who was deported to Mexico in 201…

Activists want pot revenue for communities hit by drug crime
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Activists want pot revenue for communities hit by drug crime

  • Updated May 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Activists rallied outside the Illinois Capitol to demand a revenue stream from marijuana sales to communities affecte…

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