Skip to main content

Team president Kevin Warren says the Chicago Bears hope to choose a site for an enclosed stadium in Illinois or Indiana late this spring or early in the summer. Warren told reporters at the NFL meetings in Arizona that the Bears are in an “excellent” position as they mull building a new home on land they own in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois, or in Hammond, Indiana, even though they had hoped to start construction last year. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to lure them from the Windy City with a plan to finance and build a domed stadium in Hammond, about 25 miles from their current home on Lake Michigan’s shore. The Illinois General Assembly has responded with legislation that would give tax breaks to so-called megaprojects of at least $100 million. Read moreBears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer

Since opening its doors on 7th Street in 1986, the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Springfield has provided thousands of families with a place to stay, warm meals, and a sense of normalcy while their children receive critical medical care. The 14-bedroom home offers families a place to rest free of charge, helping ease the financial burden of lodging and travel during difficult times. Volunteers also play a key role, preparing meals and supporting families throughout their stay. Read moreAround the 217: Springfield Ronald McDonald House marks decades of comfort for families

New! The latest from WAND in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletters to receive breaking news and daily headlines.

Poll

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century. It’s the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a lunar landing in two years. The 32-story moon rocket blasted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Wednesday … Read moreArtemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades

President Donald Trump is addressing the nation on the war in Iran. This is his first prime-time speech since launching strikes with Israel over four weeks ago. Trump plans to outline objectives for the conflict, which has seen shifting goals and mixed messages. Wednesday night's address com… Read moreTrump addresses nation on Iran war in first prime-time speech since launching strikes 4 weeks ago