He delivered critical information for farmers across the Midwest during a 60-year career as WGN-AM radio’s agribusiness reporter.

She was an outspoken opponent of credit discrimination against women before Congress passed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

The Centralia Fire Department has a new fire fighter. Dakota Whritenour was sworn in by City Clerk Kim Enke during a Monday afternoon ceremony. Fire Chief Jeff Day says Whritenour is filling a ...

The Illinois State House adjourned until mid-March without taking up a new megaprojects bill that could help the Chicago Bears build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Meanwhile, Indiana Gov. Mike ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feb. 25—As Centralia Mayor Norm Chapman's final city council meeting wound down Tuesday night, his seatmates recognized him for ...

With only two games remaining, the Illini will try to keep their three-game winning streak rolling when they face Iowa on Thursday. It's the kind of late-season matchup that can sharpen a team heading ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Every county in central Illinois is dealing with some level of drought. Many counties around Champaign are dealing with extreme drought conditions. "We saw drought conditions in ...

Larry Warrington Skipper, 86, of Burgaw, NC, passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home. The family will receive friends from 2pm to 4pm Friday, February 27, 2026, at Andrews Market Street Chapel ...

Tom Hanson is a national investigative correspondent for CBS News and Stations. His in-depth reports air across all platforms and programs. He is a member of CBS News and Stations Medical, Health, and ...

TIPTON -- The Centralia Lady Panthers avenged their loss to the Tipton Lady Cardinals in the Jefferson Bank Select 8 Classic, winning Wednesday night’s rematch 58-55. Tipton defeated Centralia 47-41 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Election judges serve a critical role at polling places, ensuring things run smoothly. They keep an eye on the process, hand out ballots and verify signatures. But often, ...