The F-102 was deployed to bases throughout the region, to intercept North Vietnamese bombers like the Il-28 “Beagle.” Later, the F-102’s role would be expanded; it would be used to escort B ...

SAC remained at DEFCON 2 as Kennedy pressed for the removal of Soviet Ilyushin Il-28 “Beagle” bombers from Cuba. When Krushchev finally agreed to withdraw them, the president reciprocated by ...

Illinois added at least eight preliminary reports of tornadoes over the weekend, bringing the tally for 2025 so far to more than 60. There’s a break from storms for most of the state today, but ...

On the board of Illinois’ largest high school district, Anna Klimkowicz’s 28-year tenure has included everything from the internet’s impact on classroom learning to the Columbine tragedy’s ...

Four people were killed Saturday morning when a small plane crashed in central Illinois after hitting a set of power lines. The crash occurred at around 10:15 a.m. local time on County Line Road ...

Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), the longest-serving party whip, announced he won't seek re-election in 2026. Illinois officials from both parties reacted to the news, offering praise and criticism.

Furtney, out of St. Charles (Illinois) North, played in one game last year and still has four years of eligibility remaining. His older brother, Ben Furtney, just completed his senior season as a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — 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 ...

Hours after joining 22 other states in filing a lawsuit aimed at President Donald Trump’s cuts to health services, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul told a City Club of Chicago crowd Tuesday ...