DCFS Family First program helps place fewer kids in child welfare system
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is trying to help more families stay together and place fewer kids...
Illinois considers making assisted suicide legal for the terminally ill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The newly introduced “End of Life Options For Terminally Ill Patients Act” could make Illinois the 11th state to...
Former Sen. McCann pleads guilty to wire fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate has pled guilty to wire fraud after improperly spending campaign funds. ...
Bill would allow Illinois therapists to treat veterans, first responders regardless of non-compete clause
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - A bill in the Illinois state Senate would allow mental health workers to treat veterans and first responders regardless of any...
Former State Senator pleads guilty to all corruption charges pending against him
As federal prosecutors were prepping to rest their case Thursday afternoon in the corruption trial of former Republican State Senator Sam McCann, the defendant...
Illinois quick hits: Grant announced for O’Hare; 500 paratransit vehicles awarded
Grant announced for O'Hare Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is one of 100 airports across the country receiving nearly $1 billion in grants...
State, county pledge funds for migrant mission, no word from City of Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- New money for migrants is coming – but not from the City of Chicago. The State of Illinois...
Congrats To Illinois Woman Arrested For 68th Time
I've heard of chronic criminals but this woman in Illinois is ridiculous with currently 68 arrests on her record. Going into the weekend, Keyannya...
Early voting in Chicago for Illinois primary starts Thursday
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Voters can now cast their ballots in the race for the white house. Early voting for the presidential...
Winter returning to Central Illinois
(WAND) - Winter returns to Central Illinois just in time for the weekend. After topping out in the 50s Wednesday, we'll enjoy another mild...
